Author Savage BrandsCategories DesignLeave a comment on Mentorship: How to know what you know Mentorship: How to know what you know
As the old adage says, you don’t know what you don’t know. But the truth is that sometimes you don’t know what you do know – at least until someone asks you a question about it. That’s never been clearer to me than when I began mentoring a fellow designer.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Company leaders: Don’t be afraid to get silly and have fun Company leaders: Don’t be afraid to get silly and have fun
Cultures that engage and empower employees aren’t dry and dull; one of the best ways to encourage positive behaviors and beliefs in your people is to have fun with them. Gene Gray, President at Innovative-IDM, shares the story of how a little silliness with a buzzer turned into a company mascot and a constant celebration of their customers.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on The key to making change initiatives effective The key to making change initiatives effective
What one thing can you do to make a change initiative work? Jim Manskey, President at TBG Partners, talks about pinpointing influencers, who have made all the difference in their shift toward purpose.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Be innovative in reinforcing critical brand behaviors Be innovative in reinforcing critical brand behaviors
Do your company processes support the right behaviors from your employees to reinforce your brand? Gene Gray, President of Innovative-IDM, shares how they crafted innovative business processes to build a culture that supports their brand positioning.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Culture change is not a weekend event; it’s a journey Culture change is not a weekend event; it’s a journey
Culture change is more than one team-building weekend. Gene Gray, President at Innovative-IDM, shares how their company began the gradual journey to more powerful culture.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Reshaping an organization around purpose takes time Reshaping an organization around purpose takes time
Truly changing an organization takes time. Jim Manskey, President of TBG Partners, shares his experience with what it takes to truly reshape a company around purpose.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Feed your employees’ growth to grow your company Feed your employees’ growth to grow your company
When your employees are better, your company is better. Gene Gray, President of Innovative-IDM, shares how their annual employee growth meeting “feeds” their employees to improve their company.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Rebranding? Look deeper to find your core purpose Rebranding? Look deeper to find your core purpose
When companies go into a rebrand, they have an opportunity to look beyond the way things have always been done — to purpose. Jim Manskey, President at TBG partners, talks about how taking a deeper look at their business changed everything down to the way they tell stories.
Author Savage BrandsCategories Culture/Employee Engagement, Internal CommunicationsLeave a comment on Everyone is CEO of something: Surprising inspiration from a valve company Everyone is CEO of something: Surprising inspiration from a valve company
I recently went to a client kick-off meeting with MOGAS Industries, a valve company that we are consulting for. It was a rainy, dreary day when we pulled up to a bright and welcoming campus.
Author Savage BrandsCategories BrandonomicsLeave a comment on Storytelling and constant employee engagement are critical to culture Storytelling and constant employee engagement are critical to culture
Storytelling and daily touchpoints help new employees integrate into your company culture. Gene Gray, President of Innovative-IDM, talks about the onboarding and continual employee engagement processes that help them deliver “legendary customer service.”