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Join the Culture Club

Shelley SmithJuly 6, 2018Blog

You may or may not be familiar with me—my name is Shelley Smith and I am a Culture Curator.  When companies realize they have a systemic issue that needs a

Wheat & Weeds

Shelley SmithJune 27, 2018Blog

I know what you’re thinking, but this is an article about productivity in the workplace. The title is inspired by a parable from the Bible, Matthew 13: 24-30: “While everyone

The Anatomy of Workplace Culture – Disrupt HR

Shelley SmithJune 27, 2018Blog, Leadership Development

Did you miss the Disrupt HR conference in Virginia Beach? Please find below the presentation on the Anatomy of Workplace Culture. This presentation gives you a few snippets on how

Talent & Economy

Shelley SmithJune 19, 2018Blog, Leadership Development

It’s no secret that our environment directly affects our mood, so it stands to reason that our economy directly affects our perspective. As the economy shifts, so do our moods

The 7 Deadly Sins of Accountability

Shelley SmithJune 12, 2018Blog, Workplace Culture

Highway to Hell or Stairway to Heaven? You Choose. Accountability, delegation, and culture share a common origin: they all come straight from the top. In any organization it is the

HR Clarity

Shelley SmithJune 1, 2018Blog, Predictive Index

A Little Less Las Vegas The hard working employees of Human Resources are responsible for managing the most important and unpredictable asset of any business: the people. Nowhere is this

Cultivate Corporate Culture

Shelley SmithMay 23, 2018Blog

Vision vs. Reality We’ve all heard the buzzwords surrounding today’s business and corporate company culture: empowerment, engagement, diversity/inclusion, retention (opposite of turnover), and succession planning (talent replacement, potential development, exit

Executive Coaching for Success

Shelley SmithMay 17, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching

What makes a successful leader? Synonyms include “guide,” “direct,” and “shepherd.” The common theme of these words is the light touch; nowhere does it say “control.” Yet that’s what so

4 Steps to Measure and Curate Your Company Culture

Shelley SmithMay 14, 2018Blog, Workplace Culture

Don’t Administer Another Employee Survey Until You Read This To truly measure your company culture and get to the truth behind what isn’t said or measured via an employee survey,

4 Things Leadership Conferences Don’t Provide That Destroy Your Success in Developing Your Company Culture

Shelley SmithMay 7, 2018Blog, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

Don’t Invest in Another Training Program or Attend Another Conference Until You Read This Are you attending conferences hoping to receive the magic answer? The secret sauce, that one thing