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A case for intentional culture management – Helen Rosethorn
In the latest CultureSandPodcast episode “A case for intentional culture management”, we had the great pleasure of speaking with Helen Rosethorn, a recognised thought leader in organisational culture and employer branding. [...]
Common culture problems in layman’s terms
A random collection of culture-related problems. Based on real-life experiences. Million thanks to all contributors! Problem Safari When people gather to watch problems like animals in a zoo, with no intention of solving them. Toxic Niceness When surfacing [...]
How leadership behaviour impacts change and strategy execution
The uncomfortable truth is that, more often than not, it’s the CEOs and their leadership teams who are at the heart of the "great plan, poor execution" dilemma. Looking in the mirror to assess how leadership styles and [...]
How unconscious assumptions shapes how we think, decide, and act
For many, culture feels abstract, complex, and hard to pin down. We’ve broken it down to show how underlying assumptions act like an invisible hand—shaping emotions, thought processes, decisions, and actions, ultimately driving business performance and strategic success. [...]
Culture and strategy are inseparable
Culture shapes how people think, feel, and act when planning, aligning efforts, and executing strategy. The fact is, if you ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects during planning and fail to define the high-impact behaviours that drive execution, [...]
“We don’t hire people under 40”
Last week, I spoke with a German manufacturing CEO. He put it bluntly: “We don’t hire anyone under 40. We let others teach the younger ones what work is about, and once their unrealistic expectations have been adjusted, [...]
Leadership behaviours: A cost or an asset?
In the latest Culture Sand Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Sarkis, a licensed psychologist and certified Executive Leadership Coach. Sarah helps CEOs, athletes, and other high-performers navigate the psychological game of greatness. [...]
Why culture is hard to make a strategic asset
Dealing with culture is one of the most challenging and high-stakes leadership topics because it’s all about people. Honest culture conversations force us to confront uncomfortable truths — how our own actions often fuel the very issues we’re trying [...]
Strong leaders unlock potential; weak leaders fear failure and competition
Failure is not just essential – it’s the core of learning, growth, and change. Yet, failure is often seen as a terrifying prospect that brings blame. An organisational culture that clings to the idea of perfection is a [...]
Great leaders guide people and teams to new places
The shifting sands of the market have never moved this fast, leaving CEOs and the C-suite searching for new ways to address increasingly unexpected market changes. One could argue that active culture building has never been as crucial [...]
Change starts where fear ends and courage begins
Expert organisations are defined by high education levels, deep expertise, and a strong focus on research and innovation. While personal growth drives experts, this same drive doesn't always extend to embracing organisational change or exploring new territory. [...]
Uncovering innovations to accelerate the energy transition
Thank you for joining the Ross Republic podcast. In our forty-sixth episode, your host Adrian Klee is joined by Eleonor Hedström, Director at the Wärtsilä Next Business Lab, to discuss the opportunities of venture clienting for large industrial [...]
A case for intentional culture management – Helen Rosethorn
In the latest CultureSandPodcast episode “A case for intentional culture management”, we had the great pleasure of speaking with Helen Rosethorn, a recognised thought leader in organisational culture and employer branding. [...]
Common culture problems in layman’s terms
A random collection of culture-related problems. Based on real-life experiences. Million thanks to all contributors! Problem Safari When people gather to watch problems like animals in a zoo, with no intention of solving them. Toxic Niceness When surfacing [...]
How leadership behaviour impacts change and strategy execution
The uncomfortable truth is that, more often than not, it’s the CEOs and their leadership teams who are at the heart of the "great plan, poor execution" dilemma. Looking in the mirror to assess how leadership styles and [...]
How unconscious assumptions shapes how we think, decide, and act
For many, culture feels abstract, complex, and hard to pin down. We’ve broken it down to show how underlying assumptions act like an invisible hand—shaping emotions, thought processes, decisions, and actions, ultimately driving business performance and strategic success. [...]
Culture and strategy are inseparable
Culture shapes how people think, feel, and act when planning, aligning efforts, and executing strategy. The fact is, if you ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects during planning and fail to define the high-impact behaviours that drive execution, [...]
“We don’t hire people under 40”
Last week, I spoke with a German manufacturing CEO. He put it bluntly: “We don’t hire anyone under 40. We let others teach the younger ones what work is about, and once their unrealistic expectations have been adjusted, [...]
Leadership behaviours: A cost or an asset?
In the latest Culture Sand Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Sarkis, a licensed psychologist and certified Executive Leadership Coach. Sarah helps CEOs, athletes, and other high-performers navigate the psychological game of greatness. [...]
Why culture is hard to make a strategic asset
Dealing with culture is one of the most challenging and high-stakes leadership topics because it’s all about people. Honest culture conversations force us to confront uncomfortable truths — how our own actions often fuel the very issues we’re trying [...]
Strong leaders unlock potential; weak leaders fear failure and competition
Failure is not just essential – it’s the core of learning, growth, and change. Yet, failure is often seen as a terrifying prospect that brings blame. An organisational culture that clings to the idea of perfection is a [...]
Great leaders guide people and teams to new places
The shifting sands of the market have never moved this fast, leaving CEOs and the C-suite searching for new ways to address increasingly unexpected market changes. One could argue that active culture building has never been as crucial [...]
Change starts where fear ends and courage begins
Expert organisations are defined by high education levels, deep expertise, and a strong focus on research and innovation. While personal growth drives experts, this same drive doesn't always extend to embracing organisational change or exploring new territory. [...]
Uncovering innovations to accelerate the energy transition
Thank you for joining the Ross Republic podcast. In our forty-sixth episode, your host Adrian Klee is joined by Eleonor Hedström, Director at the Wärtsilä Next Business Lab, to discuss the opportunities of venture clienting for large industrial [...]
A case for intentional culture management – Helen Rosethorn
In the latest CultureSandPodcast episode “A case for intentional culture management”, we had the great pleasure of speaking with Helen Rosethorn, a recognised thought leader in organisational culture and employer branding. [...]
Common culture problems in layman’s terms
A random collection of culture-related problems. Based on real-life experiences. Million thanks to all contributors! Problem Safari When people gather to watch problems like animals in a zoo, with no intention of solving them. Toxic Niceness When surfacing [...]
How leadership behaviour impacts change and strategy execution
The uncomfortable truth is that, more often than not, it’s the CEOs and their leadership teams who are at the heart of the "great plan, poor execution" dilemma. Looking in the mirror to assess how leadership styles and [...]
How unconscious assumptions shapes how we think, decide, and act
For many, culture feels abstract, complex, and hard to pin down. We’ve broken it down to show how underlying assumptions act like an invisible hand—shaping emotions, thought processes, decisions, and actions, ultimately driving business performance and strategic success. [...]
Culture and strategy are inseparable
Culture shapes how people think, feel, and act when planning, aligning efforts, and executing strategy. The fact is, if you ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects during planning and fail to define the high-impact behaviours that drive execution, [...]
“We don’t hire people under 40”
Last week, I spoke with a German manufacturing CEO. He put it bluntly: “We don’t hire anyone under 40. We let others teach the younger ones what work is about, and once their unrealistic expectations have been adjusted, [...]
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