Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated "corporate storytellers." 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing "strategic narratives." Procter & Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even...

"Rituals for Work shows us how creative rituals can make our personal and business lives more meaningful and rewarding. Rituals are powerful tools: they reinforce good habits, motivate personal and professional achievement, create a common bond between co-workers and build shared values; they can transform an organization's culture and provide a foundation to achieve common goals. Focusing on real-world examples, this book takes a practical approach...

Unfortunately, far too many people don't like where they work. Some organizations are unhealthy and full of disrespectful behavior. Other workplaces are simply uninspiring. For various reasons, countless people feel trapped, indifferent, or bored at work. The authors of this book believe that people should be able to like where they work. When employees like the places they work, its not only good for their mental health and well-being, its also good...

In The Good Culture, Rebecca Friese, cofounder of FLYN, shares the wisdom of her twenty-plus years of creating organizational change across the spectrum of companies--from hopeful start-ups to Fortune 500s--helping you to manage your culture and lead positive change, day by day. This book will guide you in figuring out what works for your company in real life, and how to chuck out what doesn't, to bring people into the fold and support cultural growth,...