As we start the new year many of us are thinking about new beginnings. It reminds me of the anticipation and nervousness many of us feel on the first day at a new job. We set intentions and are eager to see how the journey will unfold! Those nerves are especially...

The New Year is almost upon us, friends! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with loved ones. As I reflect on 2022, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having the opportunity to connect with so many high-capacity leaders that are creating unstoppable...

At the 2022 Fellowship experience, I had the privilege of sitting down for a fireside chat with Dr. Ed Catmull. Ed Catmull is the co-founder Pixar Animation Studios and former President of Pixar Animation and Disney Animation. He has been honored with five Academy...

An Interview with Matt Holt  I recently had the opportunity to speak with Matt Holt, Vice President of Human Resources at Dot Foods, Inc., who will be attending The Fellowship this November. I think you'll enjoy reading about how Dot Foods, Inc. is prioritizing...

An Interview with Juan Suarez  I recently had the opportunity to speak to Juan Suarez, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southwest Airlines, about what DE&I means to him. I think you’ll enjoy reading about Juan’s unique perspective on ways...

An Interview with Lars Minns I recently had the privilege of speaking with Lars Minns, the Chief Human Resources Officer of North America for Mercedes-Benz, about effectively retaining top talent and motivating employees within an organization. Read on to learn about...

If we look back to our parents’ and grandparents’ generation of organizations, profits alone were often enough for a company to be deemed successful. Similarly, a paycheck was what mattered most to many employees and there was less talk of organizational culture....

I recently had the chance to talk to Fellowship alumni, Zach Bynum, about his Fellowship experience and how their organizational culture is driving growth for Christian Brothers Automotive. For those that don’t know, The Fellowship is a 4-day culture masterclass I...

I recently had the chance to talk to Fellowship alumni, Zach Bynum, about his Fellowship experience and how their organizational culture is driving growth for Christian Brothers Automotive. For those that don’t know, The Fellowship is a 4-day culture masterclass I...

A decade ago, companies were bringing in beer taps, bean bags, and ping pong tables to attract talent and appeal to a younger generation of workers. Like many trends, while not inherently wrong, time quickly proved that these (at the time) innovative benefits were not...

I recently had the opportunity to ask Kristi Owens, Vice President of Talent & Leadership Development, about training, development and culture at Southwest Airlines. I think you’ll enjoy reading about the approach Southwest is taking to train their People and...

I recently had the opportunity to ask Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, Founder and Chief Resilience Officer of the Resilience Leadership Institute, host of the Flourish or Fold Podcast and Author of the book, Five Practices of Highly Resilient People a few questions about...

Happy New Year! I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays and recharge for the year ahead. Today, we’re closing out our series on “Winning the Talent War” with the topic of engagement. If employee engagement is something we all know is vital to organizational health,...

Last month we looked at a few ways that companies are innovating in order to attract new talent. This month, we’re going to be talking about how companies are managing to retain talent. Employee turnover is costly for employers in both time and money, which is why...

If I have been lucky enough to connect with you at a conference or chat via LinkedIn, you know that I’m a proponent of “one size does not fit all” when it comes to how cultures come to life. My passion is learning how different organizations create their best version...

Over the last few months, I have had the sincere honor of hosting several conversations with culture leaders who also happen to be coaches and presenters with the Unstoppable Cultures Fellowship. I’m grateful for what I’ve learned from these leaders and wanted to...

During my recent conversation with Leadership Expert, Andy Stanley, we discussed multiple aspects of leadership and building an unstoppable culture in the workplace. One question he asked me was how can a leader improve the health of their Corporate Culture? This is...

I recently had the privilege of interviewing the President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Global, Kelly Dolan. During my conversation with Kelly, we discussed the best career advice she has received over time, how Ronald McDonald House Charities...

An Interview with Al Comeaux, Change Leader I recently had the privilege of interviewing UCF Fellow, Al Comeaux, the Former VP of Travelocity and Change Champion at GE and American Airlines. During my conversation with him, we discussed how to help change a...

So much has changed in the last few months as we’ve begun to adjust and move forward with some combination of life as we knew it, and what’s becoming the “new normal.” Many companies are beginning to meet in person more, and others are embracing a hybrid work model....

As an organizational leader, you and your teammates are likely immersed in determining your return-to-work strategy in what many are calling “the pandemic recovery stage.” While staggered hours, hybrid models, workplace safety and office utilization are key topics,...

I recently had a conversation with culture expert MaryCay Durrant on the importance of Humanity in the Workplace. MaryCay is a consultant with the renowned culture consulting firm, Gagen MacDonald, so she has seen time and time again the impact that a corporate...

If you are reading my newsletter, you likely have a keen interest in being an “employer of choice.” You already know that a reputation of being a great place to work pays off immediately with recruiting because your potential talent pool will swell. At my speaking...

As I endeavor to equip and inspire you to build cultures of enduring greatness, it’s my desire that I truly meet you where you are. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce a new series of “Ask Ginger Anything” that you will see periodically in my newsletter moving...

As I endeavor to equip and inspire you to build cultures of enduring greatness, it’s my desire that I truly meet you where you are. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce a new series of “Ask Ginger Anything” that you will see periodically in my newsletter moving...

I recently had the privilege of speaking to the team of UCF Fellow, Laurel Flaningan, at Amazon. My conversation with them sparked a desire to let YOU learn from Laurel’s wisdom. As the Worldwide Operations Internal Communications Manager, Laurel is on the frontlines...

Through the Unstoppable Cultures Fellowship I’ve had the privilege of connecting with a number of remarkable individuals. At the top of that list is fellow UCF coach, David Salyers. David comes from one of the greatest organizational cultures in the world,...

This month we are featuring an interview with Laurie Barnett, Managing Director Communications & Outreach for Southwest Airlines, to bring you an inside view to the company’s COVID response. I hope the content inspires you to go build a culture of...

When this pandemic commenced, most of us hoped that summer could be described as Post-COVID. Depending on your location and your incidence rates, however, you are likely still working from home and immersed in programs to protect all employees, especially those who...

Are there any words that you are tired of hearing to describe this pandemic? Trying. Uncertain. The term I’m most guilty of over-using: Unprecedented. So when reading a business article and the writer described these as vertiginous times, I had to consult the...

In light of shelter-in-place, social distancing, work from home, and all the other changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are taking time to assess our priorities. Some are hitting the re-set button when it comes to business partnerships. One...

This month, we are continuing in our communications series with an interview with a dear friend of mine and founder & CEO of Gagen MacDonald, Maril Gagen MacDonald. Maril was recently inducted into the Arthur W. Page Society Hall of Fame. The Page Society is the...

In our last newsletter we talked about the importance of communicating culture. Well, I’m thrilled to tell you that over the next several months we will be learning from communications leaders from a number of wonderful organizations. Up first is...

My entire career has been built around culture and communications. In fact, leading culture and communications was even my corporate role and job title. The two functions seemed logically symbiotic, to me. But working with countless organizations since forming...

As 2020 draws to a close, I want to take the opportunity to THANK YOU for being part of this incredible community of Culture Creators. The work you do in your organizations, seen and unseen, to create spaces where your employees can thrive is so...

Featuring: Jeff Huber This month we are profiling Jeff Huber, Chief Executive Officer of Home Instead, Inc. As a leader or as a CEO, we hope the content inspires you to go build a culture of enduring greatness in your own organization! 1) Jeff, you are CEO...

Featuring: Josh Collins This month we are profiling Josh Collins, Assistant Vice President of Culture, Oconee State Bank. I hope the content inspires you to go build a culture of enduring greatness in your own organization! In this small organization, Culture lives...

GH: Paige, you are the Founder and Chief Birthday Enthusiast at The Birthday Party Project. For those not familiar, can you tell us about your incredible mission and the inspiration behind the company’s conception? PC: At The Birthday Party Project, our mission...

1) You are a featured speaker at our Unstoppable Cultures Fellowship in November 2019 in Santa Fe, New Mexico!  Can you give us a headline about your key message and what participants can expect? My message is about the Zappos story and how we became...

1. What about the culture of Teach For America originally attracted you? I came to the organization in a less traditional way; I’ve never done the Teach For America program myself. I started my career as a private attorney and made a deliberate career switch to work...

1. To give some insight into Mr. Cooper for those who aren’t familiar with the company, let’s start by sharing your unique Purpose Statement. Please describe Mr. Cooper and explain how the company is different from its competitors. At Mr. Cooper, we exist to keep...

1) There is some magic occurring at Toll Brothers as the company is the nation’s  #1 homebuilder and 89% of your employees say Toll Brothers is a Great Place to Work.  What are some of the actions management is taking to keep this type of focus on...

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, to discuss their Unstoppable Culture. 1) Love’s Travel Stops are located in 41 states, which is a sizeable footprint....

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Heather McCuen, the Head of Global People Policies at The We Company, to discuss their Unstoppable Culture. Heather is a friend and an Unstoppable Cultures Fellowship alumni, and I know you’ll be as...

A few weeks ago I recorded a webinar about culture at Southwest Airlines and the five leadership secrets that made it what it is today. The webinar is full of valuable culture insights so I wanted to share it with you as this month’s Unstoppable...

Last week, I had the chance to sit down with David Salyers and learn more about what sets Chick-fil-A apart and how we might apply some of their principles to our own organizations. Don’t miss out on these incredible insights he had to share. GH: David,...

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jody Dreyer to learn more about the culture of the Walt Disney Company and how we might apply some of their principles to our own organizations. Don’t miss out on these incredible insights she had to...

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Commander Rorke Denver to learn more about the culture of the Navy SEALs and how we might apply some of their principles to our own organizations. Don’t miss out on these incredible insights he had to share....

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Ellen Torbert, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Southwest Airlines about a variety of issues she sees while building culture. I hope you enjoy the insights that she shares below. GH: Prioritizing diversity and...

On a recent visit to Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership team in Nashville, the Unstoppable Cultures team was treated to a tour of their offices. At every turn, we encountered symbolism that reinforced their team-oriented culture. To chart sales goals, a stylized...

When a CEO comments to me that she or he wants their company’s culture to be just like Disney (or another organization recognized for their world-renowned work environment), I’ve learned to calmly nod my head and gently start asking clarifying questions....

Signing up for the Unstoppable Cultures Newsletter is a signal that the topic of corporate culture is high on your list. For some of you, the word “culture” might appear in your job title and loom large as a key strategic focus for you. Some of you may have an element...