Culture
Debunking the Major Myth of Engagement
by Soren Eilertsen, Ph.D. July, 2018. To understand engagement, we must first understand human development. From a business perspective, employee engagement is about productivity and outcomes. From an employee perspective, engagement is ultimately about living a full life that actualizes potential and enables individuals to display their true identity, thoughts and feelings. Can these two perspectives…
Read MoreThe Nature of Business Tribes.
by Soren Eilertsen, Ph.D. April, 2018. Evolutionarily speaking, humans are conditioned to seek affiliation through families and tribes. These groups band together and establish rules to create a sense of safety and belonging, fight a common enemy or accomplish something meaningful. In business, tribes are often social groups linked by a leader, shared purpose or goal,…
Read MoreBringing the Human Spirit to Business Leadership
by Soren Eilertsen, Ph.D. December, 2017. When the Quest to Develop Yourself and Others Makes Good Business Sense. Traditional capitalism and its associated business practices are increasingly under pressure from a more holistic perspective that seeks to bring humanity and the human spirit to the workplace. Nearly 2,500 years ago, Socrates boldly asserted, “The unexamined life…
Read MoreBeyond Great: Features of Today’s Legendary Companies
by Soren Eilertsen, Ph.D. July/August, 2017. Great is really good when you’re an organization. But aspiring to make legendary status is another level. While solid economic and financial performance may be an indicator of a “great” company, legendary status isn’t solely based on stock returns. Companies such as Zappos, Nordstrom Inc., USAA, Costco and Lego stand out as legendary brands in the marketplace because…
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