How a Client Made Me Cry 12/4/25 I have to share a story about something a client shared with me recently, because it’s exactly why I created the 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐵𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒® in the first place. They bought the game, gathered their team, and held their own play session – no outside facilitator, just their […]
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Inadequate Compensation Is Only Part of the Problem—Culture Is the Other 10/8/25 Imagine we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, talking about the challenges you’re facing with employee turnover. Chances are you’ve heard people say they’re leaving for better pay. That’s what they tell you. But often, that’s only the surface. Here’s
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If You Could Stop Just One Employee from Leaving… Sept. 29, 25 Happy Monday! Let’s say we’re sitting down over coffee and talking about your team. You mention that turnover’s been high lately, or that morale feels off. Maybe someone really good just left and it stung more than you expected. I’d probably say something
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Work-Life Balance Strategies for Retention: Why Built to Thrive® Companies Succeed The phrase work-life balance gets tossed around a lot, but without meaningful action, employees start heading for the door. The truth is, work-life balance strategies for retention remain one of the most critical factors in keeping top talent—even in today’s hybrid and remote environments.
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What’s The Point of Training if Nothing Changes? Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Strategy The truth is, most traditional training programs don’t stick. They check boxes, look good on paper, and might even get a few head nods during the day—but then Monday rolls around and it’s business as usual. That’s where the real
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Organizational culture training isn’t just a feel-good initiative—it’s a bottom-line strategy. In fact, if the investment in organizational culture training prevents even one person from leaving, it’s already proven its worth. The cost of turnover is high. Between recruitment, onboarding, lost productivity, and decreased morale, losing an employee can cost companies anywhere from 50% to
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Being proactive is the key Happy summer readers! While I love sharing happy news, I have concerns about the future of the American workforce. Being proactive is key, and I’d like you to have tools – lots of them. Most companies will survive the AI revolution—but not the emotional exhaustion it leaves behind. What I’m
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What if the secret to a thriving workplace culture isn’t tucked inside a policy manual or hidden in performance metrics, but in something far more human—like a playful, honest conversation? In the hustle for productivity, many companies focus solely on KPIs, deadlines, and performance reviews. But what about the emotional climate of your workplace? Are
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“What Size Company Is the Company Culture Game For?” That’s one of the first questions I’m asked—and it’s a great one. The truth? Company size doesn’t limit the impact of the Company Culture Game—it shapes how it’s best used. Here’s how different sizes bring out unique advantages: 🔹 Small Teams (4–25 employees)Intimacy and openness flourish in every employee
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Ever wondered how a board game could transform your workplace culture? A few years ago, a client was faced with a challenge that many organizations encounter: the villain of culture stagnation. It was clear that traditional methods weren’t cutting it. Employees were disengaged, turnover rates were climbing, and the vibrancy that once defined our workplace
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