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Over 30 years of research across thousands of organizations using the Organizational Culture Inventory® has shown positive relationships between Constructive cultural norms (that is, expectations for members to behave constructively in order to “fit in”) and motivation, engagement, teamwork, quality, external adaptability and, ultimately, profitability. Constructive cultures are those in which members are encouraged to…

“Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

At the top of the HSI circumplex is Satisfaction (blue) . At the bottom is Security (red and green). Jodie Nevid of BRS makes the link between vulnerability and the courage to leave security behind. Arguably this idea is the key to really effective leadership.

Procrastination is a favourite human past time but in reality it is simply avoidance. By having your head in the clouds or by burying it in the sand you are trying to control your experience.  But you aren’t controlling your experience you are delaying it.  It is not as safe as you think. “One ought never to…

Get the job done fast and get the results.  That is usually the excuse to use a bit of power behaviour. The down side of using power – people will avoid doing your task either mentally or physically.  No ones likes feeling like a slave. “Being powerful is like being a lady.  If you have…