Breakroom Culture: Coffee Machines and Morale
Aspect Impact on Morale Notes Coffee quality High Better coffee, better mood, more casual connection Machine reliability High Broken machines quietly frustrate people more than they say Breakroom layout Medium Open, clean space invites short, helpful conversations Refill & cleaning habits Medium Signals respect or neglect; your team notices Company rituals around coffee Very high
Hiring for ‘Culture Fit’ vs. ‘Culture Add’
Culture Fit Culture Add Core Question “Do they fit who we are right now?” “Will they make us better than we are now?” Risk Groupthink, blind spots, bias More conflict, slower alignment Main Benefit Faster onboarding, smoother communication More ideas, better resilience, stronger growth Good For Very early teams, safety-critical roles Growing teams, competitive markets,
Conflict Resolution: De-escalating Office Drama
Aspect What Works What Backfires When conflict starts Slow down, ask questions, get facts React fast, assume intent, pick sides Language “I” statements, calm tone, specific examples Blame, labels, gossip, vague complaints Power dynamics Private talks, neutrality, clear expectations Public shaming, favoritism, avoiding decisions Outcome Agreed next steps, boundaries, follow up Unspoken tension, repeat drama,
Radical Candor: Giving Feedback Without Being a Jerk
Approach Care Level Challenge Level Outcome Radical Candor High (you care personally) High (you challenge directly) Growth, trust, fast course correction Ruinous Empathy High Low Short-term comfort, long-term damage Obnoxious Aggression Low High Fear, resentment, quiet quitting Manipulative Insincerity Low Low Politics, confusion, low trust Most feedback problems in business and life come down to
Imposter Syndrome in Leadership: How to Overcome It
Aspect Imposter Syndrome in Leadership Healthy Leadership Confidence Inner Voice “I am a fraud. I just got lucky.” “I am still learning, but I add real value.” Response to Success Downplays or credits luck Owns effort, shares credit, learns from wins Response to Failure “This proves I am not good enough.” “This is data. What
Company Retreats: Planning Logistics and Agendas
Retreat Element Good Practice Common Mistake Purpose Choose 1-3 clear outcomes Trying to “fix everything” in 2 days Logistics Plan 8-12 weeks ahead Last‑minute venue and travel chaos Agenda Balance sessions and real downtime Back‑to‑back meetings with no breaks Attendance Right people for the right sessions Inviting everyone to everything Follow‑through Simple action plan with
Remote Onboarding: Integrating New Hires Without Meeting Them
Aspect What Works Well Remotely What Gets Harder Remotely Culture Clear values, written norms, async rituals Spontaneous bonding, “reading the room” Training Recorded videos, guides, structured learning paths Shadowing, informal tips, quick clarifications Productivity Focused deep work, fewer interruptions Knowing who to ask, context, prioritization Trust Clear expectations, written agreements, outcomes Building rapport, sensing stress
Managing Gen Z: What They Want from a Career
Gen Z Career Priority What It Means Day-to-Day Risk If You Ignore It Growth & learning Clear progression, skills, feedback, stretch projects Fast turnover, low engagement Flexibility Hybrid options, schedule autonomy, output focus Burnout, quiet quitting Purpose & values Work that feels useful and matches stated values Cynicism, brand damage on social Wellbeing & boundaries
Intrapreneurship: Encouraging Employees to Innovate
Topic Quick Takeaway What is intrapreneurship? Employees act like entrepreneurs inside your company, creating new ideas, products, and processes. Main benefit for you Fresh growth from the inside, without building a new startup from scratch. Biggest risk Ideas die in bureaucracy or politics, and your best people get frustrated and leave. What you must provide
LinkedIn Personal Branding for Founders
Aspect What Works for Founders on LinkedIn What Trips Founders Up Positioning Clear niche, simple promise, problem-focused profile Generic “founder / entrepreneur / advisor” labels Content Stories, lessons, proof, consistent posting Random topics, only sharing links, posting once a month Credibility Case studies, screenshots, client wins, comments Vague claims, buzzwords, no receipts Network Targeted connections,
