The final post in a series exploring the why, when, and how of managing company culture in a growth organization by Josh Levine. The Role of Recognition There are many types of recognition companies use to encourage positive behaviors. I wanted to see if I could make sense of them all. Here’s what I found. Dogs. Chimps. Humans. We’re a lot alike. In addition to our four-chambered heart and love of social interaction, advanced mammals share a need for positive reinforcement. M

How To Keep Culture From Going Awry The third post in a series exploring the why, when, and how of managing company culture in a growth organization by Josh Levine. In my first post I discussed my research into why culture tends to unravel as companies grow, and in post two I dug into when it starts happening. Here I begin to explore how to deal with this critical challenge. PIZZA AND PING PONG, PLEASE For a while I’ve attempted to fight the misconception that culture is simp

This article is second in a series exploring the why, when, and how of managing company culture in growth organizations by Josh Levine. The Moment It All Goes Wrong If you’ve ever had to work with another human, you know good relationships make for good work. These bonds are the conduits of culture, and while they don’t guarantee success, you can be sure it ain’t happening without them. Think of relationships as connective tissue: take this essential layer away and busine

This article is first in a series exploring the why, when, and how of managing company culture in growth organizations by Josh Levine. Why It’s So Hard to Scale Company Culture Sex in stairwells, absentee management, and outright racism. There’s been a spate of news recently about cultures going awry in Silicon Valley. While it’s the extreme cases here on the left coast that are making the headlines, errant cultures effect companies of all kind and size. It seems keeping c