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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]