Author: Ellis Harper
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Ice Skating in the Heart of the City: Discovery Green’s Urban Winter
Houston isn’t known for ice and snow, but every winter, Discovery Green’s Kinder Lake transforms into the city’s only outdoor ice skating rink, creating an urban winter experience that feels both familiar and distinctly Houston. Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green opens November 15, 2024, and runs through February 2, 2025, offering downtown Houston Read more
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How to Turn Company Values into Action: A Practical Guide to Define, Embed, and Measure
Company values are more than a poster on the wall — they’re the compass that guides decision-making, shapes culture, and attracts the right customers and talent. When defined clearly and lived consistently, values turn abstract statements into measurable business advantages: stronger employee engagement, clearer brand identity, and better strategic alignment. Why company values matter– Decision Read more
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Inclusive Leadership: Practical Behaviors, Metrics, and an Actionable Checklist
Inclusive leadership is more than a buzzword—it’s a practical approach that drives better decisions, higher engagement, and measurable business results. Leaders who prioritize inclusion create environments where diverse perspectives are heard, people feel they belong, and teams consistently perform at their best. Why inclusive leadership mattersInclusive leadership reduces turnover, improves innovation, and increases employee wellbeing. Read more
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How to Build Organizational Culture That Sticks: A Practical Framework for Leaders
Why culture building matters—and how to make it stick A strong organizational culture shapes how people behave, make decisions, and treat one another. It influences recruitment, retention, productivity, and brand reputation. Building culture is not a one-off campaign; it’s an ongoing process that blends clear values, consistent practices, and lived experience. The following framework helps Read more
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Ultimate New Hire Onboarding: Preboarding + 90-Day Plan to Boost Retention and Productivity
Effective onboarding is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to boost retention, speed up time-to-productivity, and create a memorable new hire experience. Whether your organization is fully remote, hybrid, or office-based, a structured onboarding program turns day-one excitement into long-term engagement. Start before day onePreboarding sets the tone. Send a welcome packet with role Read more
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Dame Alison Rose on Redefining What It Means to Be a Responsible CEO
When Dame Alison Rose became the first woman to lead one of Britain’s big four banks, it marked more than a milestone in representation. It signaled the arrival of a new kind of executive leadership—one that would recalibrate what responsibility looks like in the boardroom. Throughout her tenure as chief executive of NatWest Group, Dame Read more
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Build a Scalable, Behavior-Driven Company Culture: Practical Steps, Rituals, Hiring Tips & Metrics for Leaders
Culture building is one of the highest-leverage activities leaders can invest in. Strong culture shapes decision-making, increases retention, boosts productivity, and turns ordinary teams into resilient organizations that adapt quickly. The challenge is turning fuzzy ideals into repeatable practices that scale across teams, locations, and hybrid setups. Start with clarity: define values as behaviors, not Read more
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How to Define, Embed, and Measure Company Values to Drive Culture, Recruitment, and Performance
Company values are the compass that guides decisions, shapes behavior and defines how an organization shows up to customers, employees and partners. When values are clearly defined and consistently practiced, they become a strategic asset—driving recruitment, retention, brand reputation and long-term performance. Why strong company values matter– Alignment: Values create a shared language for making Read more
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Complete Onboarding Guide to Boost Retention: Preboarding, 30-60-90 Plans & Remote/Hybrid Checklist
Strong onboarding turns new hires into confident contributors faster and boosts long-term retention. Whether hires start on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, effective onboarding blends logistics, learning, and cultural connection into a structured, human-centered experience. Core elements of great onboarding– Preboarding: Begin before day one. Send paperwork, equipment details, and a welcome packet that Read more
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Company Values That Work: How to Define, Embed, and Measure Culture to Boost Business Results
How Company Values Drive Better Culture and Business Results Company values are more than a poster in the break room — they shape decisions, guide hiring, and create the cultural wiring that determines how work actually gets done. When values are defined clearly and lived consistently, they become competitive advantages: attracting talent, improving retention, and Read more