What does a ludicrous and non-germane amendment on an invasive species legislative bill have in common with organizational culture? The similarities might surprise you. One of the great qualities of Lake Nona is the intersection between the business community and the health and wellness community. Being a triathlete, I get excited when I see groups of athletes running or riding … [Read more...]
The Value-Driven Culture of the Lake Nona Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn
Sustaining a winning corporate culture is extremely challenging in an industry where the average turnover rate is 73.8%. This means the average hotel loses six plus employees every month. Not so at the Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn at Lake Nona Town Center. This team is different. The retention rate at this hotel is much higher than the national average. They rarely lose … [Read more...]
The Collaborative Culture of the USTA National Campus
Building an atmosphere of collaboration is a key component to building a culture where people can thrive. Organizations with a strong culture of collaboration continually work on effective communication throughout the entire organization. They equip every employee with the necessary information for them to succeed and likely have an office layout that promotes a sense of … [Read more...]
Creating a Winning Culture Through Mentorship
The idea of one-on-one mentorship is not a new concept. In fact, this very idea has been around for thousands of years. At the same time, it has been relatively absent from the business community until recently. Mentorship is quickly becoming one of the main topics of discussion when considering the insurgence of the younger generations in the workforce. Sam Eckerson is a … [Read more...]
What We Can Learn From the Intentional Culture of Maven Creative
Maven is a creative agency full of creative people built to be a powerful, creative partner. COO Corey Curyto exemplifies this company mantra. He not only talks about it, he lives it and models it to his team members every day. When I sat down to interview him about the culture of his company, he spoke with enthusiasm and excitement. He started right off by saying culture has … [Read more...]