How a Hollywood media company creates a culture of ethics. For Garson Foos, president of Shout! Factory, doing business in the Hollywood film scene presents its share of ethical challenges. In this video, he explains how his company maintains its reputation for high ethical standards by focusing on a culture of shared values. This video…
To successfully build a business with your spouse, these companies recommend a shared passion. This video originally appeared on the U.S. Bank Financial IQ site on March 6, 2019. Used by kind permission of U.S. Bank.
“Having an organizational culture that emphasizes ethical behavior can cut down on misbehavior of organizations. Research shows that whether an organization develops a culture that emphasizes doing the right thing even when it is costly comes down to whether leaders, starting with the CEO, consider the ethical consequences of their actions. Leaders with a moral…
Having an ethical environment is a cornerstone to success, but it’s not always easy to get there. Here are 3 things to keep in mind as you build out your plan. As chief ethics officer for U.S. Bank, I’m proud our company has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most…
Learn how HealthPartners builds an ethical culture that promotes compliance. “Should we follow the rules, or should we do the right thing?” It’s a question that’s familiar to most compliance professionals. So often organizations find themselves caught between what regulations say they should do and what their organizational values would have them do. But just…
What is it about unfairness? Whether it’s not being invited to a friend’s wedding or getting penalized for bad luck or an honest mistake, unfairness often makes us so upset that we can’t think straight. And it’s not just a personal issue — it’s also bad for business, says Marco Alvera. He explains how his…
Organizations are often run according to “the superchicken model,” where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn’t what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion “built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help” that leads…
A commitment to inclusion can help build a powerful business. Here’s how one company put its values to work. Robert Thornton was inspired to start his company when he saw the artwork of a special needs child. Now Paper Clouds Apparel produces apparel featuring artwork created by special needs adults and children, while raising money…
Q: How do you establish and maintain a company culture when you have multiple offices and some employees working remotely? A: This is a common challenge for organizations adapting to the evolving nature of work with increasing need for telecommuters, decentralized offices and a remote global workforce. Creating and maintaining a thriving culture is more…
When these factors fall out of sync, things won’t work as smoothly as they did. Q: How do I keep my business aligned as it grows? A: You have designed your business with a structure, operating processes and culture that make sense to you. As you grow, you realize that aspects of your business will…
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