The beginning of a new year always tempts leaders to chase big organizational “culture fixes.” New posters. New values. New initiatives designed to shift mindsets. But here’s the problem I always see with a culture-first approach: Culture isn’t created by declarations. It’s created by how people actually...
A Practical Guide for Leaders Who Want to Build Belonging For years, “culture” has been the centerpiece of every leadership conversation. We’ve been told to… Build a great culture. Protect it. Even hire for it. But as we move into 2026, the organizations thriving in complexity aren’t those guarding their culture....
Why “Culture Fit” Might Be Holding Your Organization Back and How a Focus on Community Can Change That We’ve all said some version of this statement before… “They’re just not a culture fit.” It’s an easy phrase to fall back on when hiring, promoting, or deciding who belongs...
The hexagon is nature’s most efficient shape. Bees use it because it maximizes space, fitting the most into the least, without wasted corners. The Hexagon Method applies that same principle to ideas. The Hexagoning Method is a facilitation tool designed to help teams move from scattered...
When you think about the biggest buzzword in business, what comes to mind? For me, it’s the term “culture.” We’ve been told for decades that if we can just get our culture right, everything else will fall into place. It’s presented like a magical solution –...