As human beings we have a tendency to filter out information that does not match up with our preconceived beliefs, including the supremacy of our organization.

We are hearing more and more from our clients, they want to know how to build not only a great corporate culture, but effective cultures in each of their smaller teams.

My parents were my first bosses - they gave me my moral compass, goals, and first recognition. My dad worked 25 years for Rolls Royce in England. He taught me the value of working someplace where you can make a difference - not chasing money but doing work that you found purposeful.

Managers focus on short-term goals versus opportunities or challenges coming down the road.

I think that many managers we meet do take their roles as leaders very seriously and do a lot for their people. And they try to hone their skills by reading books and attending training. But then again, the number one problem is we get busy. We tend to forget that collectively we can accomplish more than we could ever do alone, and we need our people to feel a part of a positive, productive culture.

The celebration of one success launches a thousand more.

Managers should understand there are some simple things they can do tomorrow that will make a big difference in their culture, but so few managers do them.