Category Archives: Corporate Culture

Are you asking why or are you asking when?

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Most of us get into a groove. And we think we know what we’re doing. We think the people around us know what they’re doing. And we begin to trust in the greater good. We begin to get ever so … Continue reading →

Posted in Can vs. Should, Corporate Culture, Fear, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Why should this outlook be particular to startups?

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Happened upon Andy Monfried’s You ain’t gonna learn what you don’t want to know when I was pointed to the post Value creation in a startup. Two things occur to me: Andy can craft a meandering rant that rivals even … Continue reading →

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File under "Insights that seem shocking if you've been working under a rock"

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

According to the Houston Chronicle–or as the hip kids like to call it “The Chron”–half of your stellar employees may be looking for a new gig. No. I’m serious. Forty-seven percent of your most productive, most creative, most valuable workers … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Culture, Employment, Loyalty, Management, Performance, Value | 1 Comment

We are all expendable

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

If I could say it better than Kathy Sierra, I would, but I can’t. (If I could draw cool pictures like Kathy, I would, too.) If all managers like you, are you safer than if some think you’re amazing while … Continue reading →

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Who Values Employees?

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Toby Lucich

Not feeling like employees are valued? Having a hard time recruiting and retaining talent on your teams? Put this in front of your executive management team: A study commissioned by Pershing Advisory Services, “A View From the Top: Best Practices … Continue reading →

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