Culture Catalyst Blog & Articles

A Culture-First Mentality Reaps Huge Rewards

For the past two years I have had the pleasure of working with a CEO who puts culture first and his results are phenomenal. Turnover dropped from 29% in 2022 to 1.74% to date in 2024, engagement has increased significantly, ...

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Appreciation

We all like to feel appreciated, yet how we want to be shown appreciation varies from person to person. Some people thrive on center-stage accolades, while others respond best to a quiet, heartfelt thank you. But everyone wants to be ...

Leader Fatigue – 4 Steps to Prevention

Many new leaders enter their first management position with stars in their eyes and high hopes for becoming the best possible leader. I was one of those starry-eyed newbies who was determined to be the best I could be. But ...

Are You Coachable? Take This Self-Assessment

Personal growth is a lifelong quest. I cannot think of one successful individual who says, “I’ve arrived. I’m finishedimproving.” There are always new things to learn about ourselves, our interactions, our communications, and our leadership abilities to name a few, ...

Why Are You a Leader?

Leadership can be hard. But it can also be one of the most rewarding roles of your life if it aligns with your bigger why. A few years ago, I coached a leader who taught me some very important lessons ...

A Bad Day or a Lousy Attitude?

Everyone has a bad day now and then, but there’s a cumulative effect for people who seem to have more than their fair share of bad days. At what point are the bad days an excuse for a bad attitude? ...

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