The 3 Types of Listening Every Leader Should Master
Leaders spend a lot of time listening. But the truth? We often do it wrong. Jennifer Garvey Berger, CEO of the London-based firm Cultivating Leadership, introduced a game-changing framework that categorizes listening into three types. Her insights are sharp, practical, and more relevant now than ever. Let’s break them down: 1. Listening to Win This […]
How to Ace a Job Interview: The Two Messages That Matter Most
You got the call. The job you’ve been eyeing is finally within reach. Now, all that stands between you and the offer is the interview. Cue nerves, last-minute Googling, and maybe some LinkedIn interview advice or a dusty career prep folder from your college days. Sure, those interview “dos and don’ts” might have a few […]
Cosmos vs. Locals: How Employee Mindsets Shape Company Culture and Performance
At BetterCulture, we teach a construct we invented called the “Cosmo vs. Local” mindset. Understanding where your people fall on this spectrum says a lot about your company’s cultural health. What’s the difference? High-performing cultures thrive on Locals—those teammates who lift others up, celebrate collective wins, and make the workplace better for everyone. Cosmos, while […]
Who’s Really Boosting Your Bottom Line?
Pop the champagne – your company just wrapped up a killer quarter. Revenue is up nearly 25% year-over-year. That’s huge! So naturally, the credit goes to the rock stars in sales, the brilliant minds in marketing, and the visionaries in product development, right? Go ahead, call HR – ask them to plan the celebration. But […]
From Our Co-Founder’s Desk: Why Culture Still Has a Long Way to Go
A week in Belize with my wife and four other couples— a stunning five-bedroom home, the beach stretching before us, and the peaceful rhythm of a rural paradise. What a nice getaway. But vacations have a funny way of bringing unexpected insights. Between airport layovers, chatting with fellow travelers, and striking up conversations at restaurants, […]
Why Culture Starts Here: The Role of Executive Retreats in People Strategy
Join Kim Hoogeveen, founder of BetterCulture, for a webinar designed to help executive teams unlock the full potential of their organizations. Building a cohesive people and culture strategy can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to take years. In this session, you’ll discover how an executive culture retreat can serve as the catalyst for creating […]
The DNA of Elite Executive Teams: Traits of High-Performing Leadership
At the invitation of owners and CEOs, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to work with many executive teams. In some situations, I have been asked to lead or facilitate processes. In other instances, I have simply been asked to participate and consult. Occasionally, CEOs simply want me to observe and perhaps occasionally ask a question or […]
Leadership Reflections & Resolutions: Lead Your Team to Its Healthiest Year Yet
With a new year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to hit pause and ask yourself: Is my leadership making waves or just treading water? The new year is all about fresh starts and big goals, so why not set some leadership resolutions that will make a real difference for you and your […]
From Interviews to Impact: Enhancing Your Hiring Process
In many companies, interviews are conducted as a one-way exchange. The prospective employer uses the process to learn as much valuable information about the candidate as possible. That’s how it’s supposed to work, right? It’s as if we’re peering through a narrow window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the applicant’s potential. Employers would be […]
Integrating “Crucial Conversations” & “Radical Candor”: A Roadmap to Managing & Resolving Conflict
BetterCulture spends a good amount of training time helping our clients to recognize (a) the big-time benefits of intellectual conflict and (b) the big-time damage that can result from personal conflict. Exceptional leaders embrace the former and avoid (or quickly resolve) the latter – something easier said than done. In line with this topic, often […]