Get Serious About Recruiting Talent (Like, Really Serious)
Imagine this: A 16-year-old phenom of a power forward (a basketball position, for the non-sports crowd) living in the most rural corner of Mississippi, reaches out to one of the top 10 college basketball coaches in the country and invites him over for Christmas Eve dinner. Odds that the coach shows up, even on that […]
The #1 Priority for HR Executives
At BetterCulture, we’ve long had a guiding principle we call The Prime Directive for Human Resources (HR). If you’re a Star Trek fan, you know what a prime directive means: an overarching non-negotiable mission. Ours is simple – yet profound. HR’s Prime Directive should be: attract, build, motivate, and retain great talent. When BetterCulture first […]
The Workplace Conflict No One Talks About
In the magical world of Harry Potter, “Unspeakables” are the secretive operatives of the Department of Mysteries – so secret is their work that all are forbidden to even speak of it. At BetterCulture, we’ve reimagined this term to describe a different kind of mystery: one that exists quietly in workplaces everywhere. An Unspeakable is […]
The 3-Step Formula to Drastically Improve Employee Retention
Retaining top talent is one of the most pressing challenges companies face. The single most powerful factor in overcoming this challenge? Outstanding supervisors at every level of your organization. Nothing else comes close. The Leadership Reality In most organizations, leadership quality varies widely. You’ll find one or two exceptional leaders, a fair number of mediocre […]
Company Culture Insights That Really Matter
Spoiler: It’s not about napping pods, ping pong tables, or free beer. Ask the average person to describe a great company culture, and you’ll probably hear about nap pods, ping pong tables, and kombucha on tap. Fun? Sure. Meaningful for building great culture? Nope – about the same impact as Casual Fridays had in the […]
Lead With Humanity: The Simple Habit That Builds Stronger Teams
If you’re skipping the human connection and jumping straight to business, you’re eroding trust – and your culture. During a recent client visit, I witnessed a moment that perfectly captured what a BetterCulture a brilliant friend, Jon Pearson, once dubbed the “Business Launch.” As my client Anne and I walked through her office, we were […]
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 […]