Breaking Through the Leadership Plateau: 8 Essentials for Changing Your Leadership Trajectory
Every leader is on a trajectory — the question is whether you’re actively shaping it. Because if you’re not, something else is. Such as routine, habits, or even past success. And over time, even strong leaders can find that their growth slows… their impact plateaus… and what used to work doesn’t move the needle like […]
Max Was Crushing It… Until He Got Promoted
Max wasn’t used to struggling. At 31, he had already done what most people in his company were trying to do. Seven years in, two promotions behind him, and a reputation that carried weight. He was the kind of employee people pointed to and said, “That’s how you move up around here.” He was fast, […]
Stop Promoting the Wrong People: How to Spot Leadership Talent That Actually Delivers
Every organization wants strong leaders—but too often, we promote people who excel as individual contributors and struggle once they’re leading others. The fallout is costly: frustrated teams, stalled growth, and talent that never reaches its potential. Join Brett Hoogeveen, CSP, for a fast-paced, practical session that uncovers why traditional promotion decisions so often miss the […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Executives, Managers, and Employees Can Do to Build Culture from the Bottom Up
The link between culture and business performance is undeniable. Companies with strong cultures are: Today, it’s a given that building a healthy, high-performing culture is essential. What’s less understood is how to do it effectively. Most organizations focus on top-down efforts: vision statements, HR initiatives, and executive communications. And while these matter, they’re not enough. […]
Culture from the Ground Up: Why Bottom-Up Culture Building is the Future of Great Workplaces
For years, the dominant wisdom in business has been that “culture starts at the top.” It’s a phrase that’s often repeated—and for good reason. Senior leaders do play a critical role in shaping the direction and tone of an organization’s culture. But here’s the truth that often gets overlooked:Culture doesn’t become real because a CEO […]
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 […]
Customer Spotlight: How i3 Bank Embedded Culture into Every Aspect of Their Workplace
For i3 Bank, building a thriving workplace culture isn’t just a goal—it’s a daily practice. With a strong commitment to fostering connection and purpose, this Nebraska-based financial institution has developed a culture that resonates at every level of the organization. Dawn Beck, Vice President of Human Resources at i3 Bank, shares that “in over 96 […]
Unlock the Power of Employee Recognition
