Workers need gratitude year-round — not just at Thanksgiving

We celebrate Thanksgiving in the US this week. It’s my favorite holiday of the year because of the family-and-friends gatherings, my favorite meal of the year, and the spirit of gratitude and giving without the hustle and bustle of the…

Webinar on the Six Traits of Highly Innovative Organizations

Based on our research at InnovationOne LLC, we have discovered that these six traits are fundamental for innovative companies. Our research also shows that when companies score high on these traits, they lead their industries in financial performance. Our webinar,…

How Silicon Valley Works…Ecosystems Breaking Traditions for Transformations

Many business leaders don’t get Silicon Valley. They know the reputation, the high-tech giants, the casual dress, the innovation that fails and succeeds in SV and the unicorns. But the common theme among the SV innovation labs, venture capitalists, and…

Suffering from a lax work culture? The answer is in the numbers.

A business executive complained to me about the lax work culture shown by his employees. “Everyone leaves the office by 4:30,” he said. “Where is their commitment to our mission? Where is their commitment to our customers and to get…