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Fun Family Fact: We Love Hockey! We're excited to share a fun fact about the Harris Family Unit: we're huge hockey fans! From watching NHL games together to lacing up our skates for family skate nights, hockey brings us joy and closer together. Now, we want to hear from YOU! What are some fun, unknown facts about your family? Do you have a secret talent, a favorite family tradition, or hobby? Share with us in the comments! Benefits of Family Fun Activities: 1. Strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories 2. Encourages teamwork and communication 3. Fosters a sense of belonging and identity 4. Develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills 5. Reduces stress and promotes relaxation Free/Short Family Activity Ideas: 1. Game nights (board games, card games, or video games) 2. Outdoor picnics or walks 3. Cooking/baking together 4. DIY crafts or art projects 5. Indoor movie nights with homemade popcorn

Culture and the future of the workforce:  I saw this article last year after following the Women's College World Series, which Oklahoma won in one of the most dominant seasons ever.  The thing that stuck out to me was it sounded like the team culture, more than success,  was their best recruiting tool.  A few things that stand out in the article:  - Intentionality of the players to set the culture: as someone who isn't a supervisor but has some leadership responsibility, that's a good reminder to take initiative in developing the culture.   - The value placed on people.  - Wisdom to recognize there are changes in the team culture each year.  - The value of workplace culture in recruiting the workforce of the future.  "We're all competitors, but I think the human side is something that's special that we don't really give much credit to of how everyone is so unique." “But we really rally around the fact that — we're people too."   https://lnkd.in/geEHc-gc

OFFICE FANTASY FOOTBALL 🏈 [alternate ending] But here’s the twist— you’re not half bad at it. In fact, you climb the ranks, and by the end of the season, you land in second place 💪. Your colleagues, who once doubted your sports skills, start seeing you in a whole new light. Sure, you’re still a “sportsballer,” but now you’re edging closer to a “normal” status. Respect follows, and suddenly, you’re more popular in the office than you ever expected 🙂. But it doesn’t stop there. What started as a one-off experiment becomes an annual tradition. You join the fantasy football league every year, growing more confident with each season 🏈 🏈. Soon, you’re even running your own neighborhood leagues 🏘, making connections with the neighborhood guys. One of those connections? It lands you a new job, with a 25% pay bump 💵. Turns out, mastering fantasy football isn’t so different from mastering the corporate game—strategy, timing, and the right connections can take you places you never imagined. All followers #corporateculture

Culture change is key to good performance. A basic principle is to ask all Staff/Colleauges their thoughts on what is needed and what is not,. From experience with the "European Federation of Quality Management" (EFQM) and the £2.5 Billion Program for Merseyside. It is essential that all levels fom the CEO,s to the cleaners are asked thier opinions of what is reqired. Your point to take a holistic perspective on the culture is spot on.

Culture is no longer something leaders can talk about changing, without taking action to do so. This is something that Danny Donachie and I discuss in The Team Code blog below. Where once culture was a 'black box', invisible to the outside world, now it is not only the subject of employee and public conversation, but also government debate too. Culture change requires time, courage and - as we talk about below - a commitment to take a different approach, in order to produce a different outcome. We'd love to hear your thoughts. #culture #teamwork #culturechange

🏒🌟 Embracing Diversity: Transforming Hockey into a Game for Everyone! 🌈🥅 Hockey isn't just a sport—it's a community, a culture, and a passion that unites us all. But to truly thrive and evolve, it must be inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or background. Here's why diversity and inclusion are crucial in hockey: 1️⃣ Expanding Perspectives: Embracing diversity in hockey brings a wealth of different perspectives, experiences, and talents to the game. By including individuals from various backgrounds, we enrich the sport and foster creativity and innovation on and off the ice. 2️⃣ Building Stronger Teams: Inclusion strengthens teams by fostering a sense of belonging and unity. When players feel valued and respected for who they are, they perform better, communicate more effectively, and collaborate seamlessly to achieve shared goals. 3️⃣ Growing the Fanbase: A diverse and inclusive hockey community attracts fans from all walks of life. When people see themselves represented in the sport, whether on the ice or in leadership roles, they're more likely to become passionate supporters and ambassadors for the game. 4️⃣ Creating Role Models: Diversity in hockey creates opportunities for individuals to see themselves reflected in the players, coaches, and leaders they look up to. Representation matters, and by showcasing a diverse array of role models, we inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams fearlessly. 5️⃣ Driving Social Change: Hockey has the power to drive positive social change and break down barriers. By promoting diversity and inclusion within the sport, we send a powerful message of equality and acceptance that extends far beyond the rink. As players, coaches, fans, and stakeholders, it's up to all of us to champion diversity and inclusion in hockey. Together, we can create a game that celebrates the unique talents and contributions of every individual. 🏒✨ #HockeyForAll #DiversityandInclusion #GameChanger #UnityOnIce What steps do you think we can take to make hockey more inclusive and diverse? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below! Let's keep the conversation going. 👇

With a winning percentage of nearly 77% since 1903, The All Blacks are one of the most successful sports teams in history. Over the last century, they have refined a remarkably high-performing culture with principles based on purpose, belonging, humility, and continuous improvement. The Haka unites them with their ancestors and each other, connecting them to their purpose to sacrifice everything for the team and honour The All Blacks legacy. The "Sweep the sheds" value means the players and coaches literally clean up the sheds after each game, cultivating character and humility at all levels. "Follow the spearhead" pulls them together to move in the same direction as one integrated unit. "Leave the jersey in a better place" reminds everyone that their place in the team is temporary, and they have a duty to leave the team in a better place for future players. From the greatest teams in history to the humble service desk, high-performing cultures start with an environment of trust and belonging, treating each other as humans first and connecting to a shared purpose that drives them forward. This model illustrates how I see a high-performing culture from foundations to principles to applications. It involves starting small; creating an environment of trust and belonging before building shared values and principles, and then working to apply those principles practically. While the applications and outcomes will vary greatly, the foundation of trust & belonging, dignity, respect, agency, and integrity remains, continually adapting as the culture evolves. Watch this space for more musings on high-performing cultures and how you can discover what high performance looks like in your unique context. #culture #purpose #performance

The hockey world is desperate for something and that something is one that no one is talking about. No one is bringing up. As it currently stands, we have former players using their platforms to promote and glamorize the partying, the betting, the hook up culture and I don’t believe this is what the hockey community needs. There is a stench within the world of hockey, that lacks integrity and ultimately A GROUP OF POSITIVE MALE ROLE MODELS!!! Are there some out there? Sure there is. But they go unnoticed in a world full of crap, deception and false role models. All players, at all levels, need proper guidance that will lead to healthy thinking, choices and habits. The hockey world is in desperate need of integrity, honor, taking ownership, guidance, healthy masculinity and positivity. I know these bigger platforms can do so much better and I believe in them to do so. But as it stands now, parents, you should be worried with the way things are and where they are heading. So I challenge everyone within the hockey community, to raise their standards. Work on yourself and realize how it’s actually not cool to parade on your platforms and promote what is actually poisoning the minds of the younger generation. I believe in us!! #truth #positivemalerolemodel #realtalk #inspire #empowering #motivate #healthy #love

I come from a long line of 49ers fans, deeply entrenched in the sports culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. My family's sports allegiance spans football with the 49ers, baseball with the A’s and Giants, and basketball with the Warriors. My connection to sports runs deep; my grandfather, Angelo Reginato, played for Cal Berkeley, and in a memorable game in 1938, he caught the winning touchdown against Stanford. During high school, I had the unique opportunity to interview the 49ers Athletic Training Director for a project. Despite now living in Northwest Arkansas, some have suggested I switch my allegiance to the Kansas City Chiefs. I do support them. I won a bet in 2023 when the Chiefs triumphed in the Super Bowl. However, this year brought a minor dilemma as my beloved 49ers faced off against the Chiefs. My multigenerational roots stood the test of time and I lost a bet this year, the same bet I won last year cheering for the Chiefs so it is a break even ($10). Sports isn't just about enjoyment; it's also a significant economic force. With Super Bowl seats ranging from $10k to over $1.8M, there's substantial money involved in the game, with bets being placed and fortunes won or lost. My family's move from California to Northwest Arkansas wasn't motivated by discontent; rather, it was a deliberate decision to steward a multigenerational farm. I work in San Francisco (remote) and remain connected to the culture. The recent Super Bowl was a rollercoaster of emotions. Though my heart broke for the 49ers' loss, I found solace in the victory of my adopted team, the Kansas City Chiefs. This experience prompts reflection: to what extent are we committed to our heritage teams compared to our current communities? Where does your loyalty lie? I've noticed people, like my spouse, who aren't heavily invested in sports (he spent much of the game in the kitchen). How does this affect your leadership in workplaces where employees have diverse sports allegiances? Also, how do sports influence your relationships, either bringing people together or driving them apart? #superbowl2024 #49ers #chiefs #sports #football #northwestarkansas

When your marketing is inconsistent and not supported by your performance and culture, you have a problem. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a long (very long) history of talented players who choke in the playoffs. In my book, "Passion Capital", published in 2012, I dedicated much of the last chapter on why the Leafs did not possess the "Passion" and grit of winners. The Leafs failed in the critical attribute of #passioncapital. I wrote about this 12 years ago!!! Leafs have talent but a culture historically weak in true passion. You can buy talent but not passion. The Leafs running slick marketing messaging around "Bring the Passion" is just that, slick marketing. The underlying cultural issues embedded in the Leafs historic lack of passion should be addressed first, before marketing messaging which is a mockery of their playoff performance. I lay out the 7 building blocks in my book which deliver Passion Capital. I am a Leafs fan but not a fan of running marketing totally inconsistent with on ice performance. #leadership #branding #marketing #hockey #winning