The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In a Working Knowledge post, Harvard Business School professor Emeritus, James Heskett, raises a vital question, Can We Train for Trust? How the leadership team functions — or dysfunctions — ripples out to shape organizational culture. Leadership team dynamics are central to the organization’s trust account balance.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Some companies “magically” have great cultures induced by heroic leaders and, thus, dominate their markets. ” John was stunned, but he managed to say: “But why was I invited to this meeting if I can’t share my view?” You’re a new manager, and you’d better fit in!

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

James Heskett and John Kotter found that organizations with strong corporate cultures realized over eleven years revenue growth of 682 percent, employment growth of 282 percent and stock price growth of 901 percent. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 26, 2011

These are drawn from Harvard Business School professor, James Heskett’s new book, The Culture Cycle: How to Shape the Unseen Force That Transforms Performance : “Culture really matters. Cultures form with or without leadership, structure, or clear intent. Many have more than one.

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Tony Mayo

MARCH 10, 2010

I hope your salespeople and customer service reps are gleaning more from customer interactions than orders–and are sharing that intelligence with management. Similarly, Hart, Heskett, and Sasser (1990) suggest that those with memories of poor service tell approximately 11 people while those with pleasant recollections tell only six.

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