The Language of Belonging: Building Your Business Glossary
Learn how to use AI to create a searchable business dictionary to improve employee onboarding and reduce workplace stress.
5 min
Company Culture
19 posts
The Silent Exit: the real reason your best employee just quit
Discover the true causes of employee turnover. Learn why high performers leave due to bad management and stagnation, not salary, and how to build a retention strategy that works.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
What is an Offsite?
Learn how an offsite can help business owners and managers move past daily distractions to focus on strategy, team alignment, and long-term growth.
4 min
What is the AI Apprentice Model and How Does It Reframe Leadership?
An exploration of the emerging trend where business leaders shift from AI users to AI mentors, actively training systems on company culture, values, and high-stakes decision making.
7 min
The Writing on the Wall: Why Your Core Values Are Ignoring You
A practical guide to moving corporate values from motivational posters to operational realities. We explore how to discover true values, hire for alignment, and use beliefs to reduce decision fatigue.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
What is Organizational Development (OD)?
A guide for business managers on using Organizational Development to manage change, improve performance, and align team culture with strategic goals.
4 min
The Anti-Job Description: scaring away the wrong people to find the right ones
Learn how to write job descriptions that attract cultural fits by focusing on values and behaviors rather than just skills. A guide to radical honesty in hiring.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
What is Values-Based Hiring?
A practical guide for managers and business owners on prioritization of character and cultural alignment over technical skills during the recruitment process.
4 min
What is Transformational Leadership?
An exploration of transformational leadership for business owners looking to inspire their teams and build lasting value through innovation and vision.
4 min
What is an Employer Value Proposition (EVP)?
A practical guide for business owners to understand EVP, distinguishing it from employer branding, and using it to attract and retain the right talent.
4 min