Business Culture

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The Silence Before the Resignation: Mastering the Stay Interview

Learn how to retain top talent using the Stay Interview script. Practical questions for managers to uncover employee needs before it is too late.

6 min Feb 26, 2026

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What is the Family Metaphor in Business?

An analysis of why describing your company as a family creates dangerous emotional obligations and how shifting to a high-performing team mindset relieves management stress.

4 min Dec 26, 2025

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What is The Martyr Complex?

An exploration of the Martyr Complex in management, understanding why leaders use guilt to motivate, and practical steps to build a healthier team culture.

4 min Oct 19, 2025

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The Glass Pockets Strategy: Why Hiding Your Financials Is Keeping Your Employees Poorly Aligned

A deep dive into open-book management. We explore the fear of financial transparency, the benefits of treating employees like adults, and how to teach financial literacy to drive profitability.

Ben Schmidt 6 min Aug 25, 2025