by Jonathan | Jul 12, 2021 | Communication, Core Values, Culture, Leadership
Every firm has a set of core values, whether explicit or implicit. When judged on core values, every firm occupies space on a spectrum. On the far left side of the spectrum are firms with core values that are unintentional, unwritten, and influence decision-making. On...
by Jonathan | Jul 6, 2021 | Communication, Core Values, Culture, Hiring, Leadership
Can you articulate your firm’s culture and core values? A recent survey showed that 66% of candidates consider culture and core values the most important factor when considering a new job. I have asked about these items in interviews. I have never heard a good...
by Jonathan | Jul 2, 2021 | Communication, Core Values, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Change, in any organization, requires a stump speech. In political campaigns, candidates will typically create a stump speech that they deliver at every campaign stop. It’s the exact same speech, but it’s for a different audience each time. They talk about...
by Jonathan | Jun 29, 2021 | Core Values, Culture, Hiring, Leadership
“What’s your culture like?” A 3-point response cheat sheet A/E/C professionals can use with prospective employees. 1. MISSION. Start with talking about the mission, not the mission statement. The difference? The mission is shorter, cleaner, and has...
by Jonathan | Jun 16, 2021 | Core Values, Culture, Leadership
Are you switching jobs looking for that greener grass during the Grand Reshuffle? Finding the right position is only part of the effort. Finding the right firm/team/leader to join is a much bigger part. Fortunately, everything you need to know about a firm/team/leader...
by Jonathan | Jun 9, 2021 | Core Values, Culture, Leadership
Does your firm have core values? How would you characterize them using this stickiness spectrum? 0- Sasquatch: Some in the firm believe they exist, but there is no proof. 1- Pure Teflon: Core values in single words on your website. 2- Firefighter Pole: Core values in...
