Culture

June 20, 2022

3 Steps to Living a Life of Mastery

When I think about the word ‘mastery’, it often feels like something unattainable or elusive, just out of arm’s reach. Though as I’ve researched, reflected, and recently discussed this topic with others, I’m starting to see it in a much different light.

March 12, 2021

PAUL HAURY

Culture

More Important Than "Get Sh*t Done”"?

It’s not easy balancing getting shit done and loving the people in your charge. Most businesses prioritize “get sh*t done” over care for their people, which sets you up for emotional conflict where the care you have for your teams takes second fiddle. I’ve seen this in my work with execs and team leaders. I’ve been there myself.

March 8, 2021

PAUL HAURY

Culture

Unwatched Culture Comes Like a Thief in the Shadows

She invites and calls adversaries to curiosity’s common table, where each get’s heard. Her compassion and presence for each side quells hostile emotions. She picks up on and cuts to the emotional root of the conflict in light of their common goal for inspired realignment. In the safety of peacemaking, with weapons set aside both can recommit to move forward together.

December 15, 2020

EBEN GREENE

Culture

Collective Empathy — Shifting Up Company Culture

Everywhere we turn and for every single one of us—at work, at home, out shopping, and preparing our kids for school—the world has become almost unrecognizable in the past year. We are all grieving the loss of our new normal, while, as of this writing, looking toward the glimmer of light that is the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 has caused a deep shift in the way we function in the world and the way we see the world—in this case, quite literally, from behind masks.

November 13, 2020

PAUL HAURY

Culture

There’s No I in Team, Because our Brain Rules

A guy asked what I thought made for a great team. Well, the first thing that always goes through my mind with that question is, “don’t be a Dick.” So I said it. He chuckled, and then said, “no seriously?” I said, “yeah, (pause- with a bit of a smile) I’m serious, … think about when you’ve dealt with a crappy supervisor or coworker. Were you in the zone doing amazing stuff? Or, were you distracted by the ever-present reminder (voice, email, task) of what a jerk he was? And, that reminder, invaded your ability to perform at the best you could?” Guess what his response was?

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