Should You Give a Second Chance to a New Hire
“An apology without action is not accountability.” A difficult decision hiring leaders face is determining whether a new hire deserves a second chance. I was recently told about a situation where a college student accepted a position. After accepting the role they missed multiple training days, failing to communicate until several days later. Situations like […]
Take the Time to Hire Right
“Take the time to hire right or you will pay for it later.” When a key role sits open, the pressure to hire quickly can be intense. Work begins to pile up, deadlines feel tighter, and leaders naturally want relief as soon as possible. In those moments, it is tempting to focus on speed rather […]
Navigating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
“One person can erode an entire team’s culture. Every day that you delay action the problem grows.” Psychological safety is no longer optional in today’s workplace. It is a leadership responsibility. In many organizations, challenges with culture can often be traced back to the actions of a single individual. When behaviors undermine trust or create […]
Scaling Beyond the Messy Middle of Business
“A couple hours of strategy can save months of chaos.” There is a stage in business growth that catches many leaders off guard. It often shows up when your team reaches around 15 to 20 people. You are no longer a small team where you can manage everything directly. At the same time, you are […]
Best Culture Solutions Business Updates
“Clarity helps people understand how you can help them.” We recently launched a new website for Best Culture Solutions. While it may look like a redesign the real goal was clarity. Over the past several years the business has grown. We have taken on new projects, learned new lessons, and expanded the ways we support […]
Navigating Practical Use and Pitfalls of AI in the Workplace
Treat AI like any powerful tool. Understand its limits, set clear guardrails, and use it with intention.
Dealing With External Allegations About An Employee
If it has nothing to do with the workplace, it’s not your place to address it as an employer.
Why Leadership Visibility Matters and How to Get It Right
Don’t let fear of being misunderstood stop you from doing the right thing. Just show up, follow through, and the trust will follow.
Your Organizational Charts Matter
You’re never overworked; you’re underorganized. The org chart should help you fix that.
Fractional Recruiting
There are things that are said, there are things that are heard, and there are things that are remembered. And very rarely are all three of those things the same.