?? Are You Kidding?! ??

Hey LinkedIn peeps,

So, here’s the tea. ?? I got some, let’s say, “interesting” feedback while promoting my workshop, “How to Move Your Culture from Good to Great: Three Immediate Actions You Must Take.” And by interesting, I mean disconcerting.

Storytime ??: The CEO of a 65-person company confidently told me his culture is already great. Yet, when I took a quick peek at Glassdoor, the ratings were a solid... 2.8. ?? And oh, only about 50% of his employees think he's doing a bang-up job. Ouch. ??

Another gem? The CHRO of a 1200-person company gave me the same spiel. Glassdoor rating? A slightly less embarrassing 3.2, with a CEO approval of 61%. ??

Let’s be real for a sec. It takes a hefty dose of self-awareness (and maybe a little humility) for leaders to recognize that their culture might need some TLC, whether it's circling the drain or just not hitting the high notes. ??

Data Time ??:

·?????? According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management, (yeah, I know, it pains me using data from SHRM) companies with highly rated cultures have 35% higher employee satisfaction and 30% better performance than those with lower ratings. (Check it out here).

·?????? The Harvard Business Review found that organizations with strong cultures saw a 4x increase in revenue growth. (Don't believe me? See the details here).

Unpacking the Truth: ??

First off, culture isn’t some set-it-and-forget-it situation. It’s an ongoing, evolving beast that needs constant attention. Why? Because people come and go, market conditions change, and let's not forget those external shocks like, oh, I don’t know, a global pandemic or a financial crisis. ??

This is where human-centered design and the Culture Governance Committee (CGC) come into play. By putting people at the heart of your culture strategy and setting up a dedicated team to keep a pulse on things, you’re not just maintaining your culture—you’re actively improving it. (Download the free eBook here). ??

So, what’s next?

Change the workshop title to something that screams truth like: “How to Move Your Culture from GREAT to BEST: Three Immediate Actions You Must Take.” Because let’s be real—no one wants to kid themselves. ??

Pourquoi pas? ??♂? As the French say, “Il ne faut pas confondre vitesse et précipitation” (Don't confuse speed with haste). Or better yet, “Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien” (The best is the enemy of the good). Aim for better than good—because your “good” might be everyone else’s “meh.” ??

Embrace the challenge, laugh at the hard truths, and let’s get to work making that culture not just good or great, but the BEST. ??

Ready to level up? ??

Join me in this workshop, and let's kick your culture into high gear. No more kidding around—just straight-up action. Register for FREE here.

BTW, how do you rate your culture (out of 5)? Be honest ??

Catch you online for the workshop! ??

Stephan