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Posts in Work Culture

Get Feedback: You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know You Have

Get Feedback: You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know You Have

Asking for feedback is key (2 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Feedback, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 26, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Hiring for "Culture Fit" is Backwards

Hiring for "Culture Fit" is Backwards

If you’re hiring for “culture fit,” you’re doing it wrong (5 min).

#culturedrop, Hiring & Firing, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 12, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

The Power of "Yes, And" in Workplaces & Teams

The Power of "Yes, And" in Workplaces & Teams

What Yes, And means for teams (5 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Saying Yes, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJuly 4, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Toxic Employees Poison Culture: Get Rid of Them

Toxic Employees Poison Culture: Get Rid of Them

Nothing destroys morale & retention more than tolerating toxic behavior (5 min).

#culturedrop, Conflict, Firing People, Hiring & Firing, Accountability, Leadership, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJune 27, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Workplaces Should Be More Generous

Workplaces Should Be More Generous

A quick hit about giving more thought to being generous (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Work Culture, LeadershipGalen EmanueleJune 20, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Personal Impact: What Are Your Three Words?

Personal Impact: What Are Your Three Words?

Identifying how you want to impact others and show up in your role/life (3 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJune 6, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

The ROI of Exceptional Workplace Culture

The ROI of Exceptional Workplace Culture

8 ways that exceptional workplace culture pays massive dividends (6 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Productivity, Work Culture, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleMarch 21, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Productivity Is Tied To Appreciation

Productivity Is Tied To Appreciation

A nugget of truth to increase productivity on your team (1 min).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Productivity, Team Building, Work CultureGalen EmanueleMarch 14, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Easy Ways to Build Trust as a Leader

5 Easy Ways to Build Trust as a Leader

Easy tips for any leader to build trust with their team (4 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Feedback, Leadership, Work Culture, Team Building, AccountabilityGalen EmanueleFebruary 28, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Boost Employee Morale: Scrap These 4 Things

Boost Employee Morale: Scrap These 4 Things

Four things that I would abolish in every company right now (3 min).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Navigating Change, Feedback, Work CultureGalen EmanueleFebruary 7, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Don't Ignore These Job Search Red Flags

Don't Ignore These Job Search Red Flags

What you see is what you’ll get (2 min).

#culturedrop, Interviews, Emotional Intelligence, Work Culture, Hiring & FiringGalen EmanueleJanuary 17, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Obvious (But Hidden) Data to Help You Hire Better

Obvious (But Hidden) Data to Help You Hire Better

Every possible advantage companies can use for better hiring is valuable these days (2 min).

#culturedrop, Feedback, Hiring & Firing, Interviews, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJanuary 3, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Getting Employees On Board With Big Changes

Getting Employees On Board With Big Changes

Transparency and feedback are clutch (5 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Navigating Change, Leadership, Work CultureGalen EmanueleNovember 29, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Make Peace with a Challenging Coworker

Make Peace with a Challenging Coworker

Go generate something good (2 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Being a Better Employee, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Conflict, Work CultureGalen EmanueleNovember 22, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Overworked & Underpaid

Overworked & Underpaid

Without your people your company doesn’t exist. Take care of them (5 mins).

#culturedrop, Work Culture, LeadershipGalen EmanueleNovember 1, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Cross-Train Employees

Cross-Train Employees

Four reasons cross-training employees is a smart idea (5 mins).

#culturedrop, Career Development, Professional Development, Work CultureGalen EmanueleAugust 23, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

EQ Hack: Don't 0 to 100

EQ Hack: Don't 0 to 100

Great food for thought around self awareness and emotional behavior (4 mins).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Work Culture, Conflict, Feedback, Emotional IntelligenceGalen EmanueleAugust 16, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Mistreating People When They Give Notice

Mistreating People When They Give Notice

It’s a childish move and missed opportunity (4 mins).

#culturedrop, Communication, Leadership, Navigating Change, Saying Yes, Work CultureGalen EmanueleAugust 9, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Vulnerability is a Superpower for Leaders

Vulnerability is a Superpower for Leaders

A superpower for building trust, rapport, and authentic connection (3 mins).

Workplace Culture Green Flags

Workplace Culture Green Flags

15 green flags that are signs of a healthy, awesome culture (4 mins).