Fearless Culture

01/14/2025

Get rid of these team habits in 2025.

Check our CEO Gustavo Razzetti´s latest article:

Write your team's story for 2025: Heaven or hell? – your choice

01/06/2025

In this article, our CEO, Gustavo Razzetti wants to challenge your assumptions, ignite real conversations, and offer tools to address your cultural tensions.

He wants to help you uncover what actually works for 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 team.

Read more in the article below.

And why that discomfort is precisely what your organization needs

12/11/2024

Good Leaders Know How to Get Angry

The hidden power of anger: Setting high standards without becoming volatile

The hidden power of anger: Setting high standards without becoming volatile

12/10/2024

Forgiving a Difficult Colleague

Forgiveness is a complex and often misunderstood concept

Forgiveness is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Theologians and philosophers have discoursed for centuries on what it is, when to offer it, and why it’s good for us. But what about those times when someone’s aggravating or offensive behavior is unlikely to ever change? It’s one thing...

12/06/2024

Grievance Stories: Remaining a Victim

It is easy to complain. Life is challenging. However, it keeps your body's physiology fired up. A "grievance story" is one that keeps getting repeated.

12/04/2024

As the year winds down, we naturally pause to reflect on our journey and those who’ve helped us along the way.

Expressing appreciation for our teammates is a meaningful way to build trust.

But there’s something even more powerful: forgiveness.

Unlike gratitude, which celebrates accomplishments, forgiveness requires courage to confront our shortcomings head-on.

We must own our mistakes, make amends, and be compassionate.

That's how team members become true allies.

Fostering a culture of forgiveness strengthens work relationships and boosts collaboration — strategies to improve teamwork and collaboration.

12/03/2024

No pain, no gain.

Shortcuts might provide quick wins, but won’t help you develop a learning mindset to thrive.

True growth comes from embracing the discomfort of learning.

Here's how:

1. Empty your cup

2. Embrace the rollercoaster

3. Focus on progress, not outcomes

4. Don't quit, sit on it

5. Surround yourself with learners

Which of these resonates most with you?

Check our CEO, Gustavo Razzetti's latest article to find out:

Sorry shortcuts don't work – here's what to do instead:

Why discomfort is your greatest ally in mastering new skills – sorry, magic pills won’t do the trick

11/19/2024

Why One-on-One Meetings Are the Biggest Leadership Blind Spot

A recent survey indicates that while 94 percent of managers schedule one-on-one meetings with direct reports, fewer than half of employees say they have monthly one-on-ones, and only about 20 percent of those meetings are deemed effective. The take away here is that no more than 10 percent of employ...

11/18/2024

🚶‍♂️ Ready to make your one-on-ones more engaging?

Here are five tips that you can apply right away.

Watch now and start transforming your 1:1s!

11/14/2024

Tired of one-on-ones that feel routine or unproductive?

Despite all the benefits one-on-ones can offer, they’re not always easy to get right.

Here are some signs that your 1:1 meetings aren’t working:

❌ You find yourself dreading the meeting

❌ You struggle to fill the time or stay on topic

❌ You leave each meeting feeling deflated

Whether you're new to management or a seasoned leader, effective one-on-ones require intentional design, facilitation, and powerful questions.

In his latest article, our CEO Gustavo Razzetti breaks down the essentials to stop having one-on-ones that suck.

He shares actionable insights and tools to turn your one-on-ones into something both you and your team will want to attend!

A guide to making one-on-one meetings count. Learn how to design and facilitate better 1:1 meetings using these questions and framework.

11/07/2024

How strong is your remote team signal?

Many leaders are struggling to manage their remote teams.

The biggest issue is flexibility.

Some think certain team members are rigging the system.

Or that they’re prioritizing personal things over work.

Whatever the reason, everyone agrees that the bar is not as high as it used to be.

The problem is not flexibility per se, but the lack of clear expectations.

I see many companies that adopted a flexible work policy without setting any guardrails.

Flexibility isn’t a free-for-all — it’s a means to an end: doing great work.

We can work whenever, wherever, and how we want — but we have to deliver our best work.

People can manage their schedules as long as they hit their goals.

Your team needs to balance freedom with accountability — flexibility and discipline go hand in hand.

Think about that.

How strong is your remote team signal?

How to build a strong remote and hybrid work culture – key insights from speaker gustavo razzetti about creating an anywhere, anytime culture from his book remote not distant

11/05/2024

How to speak in meetings with confidence and authority

What’s your view of meetings? Are you an experienced meeting master, someone who hates them or somewhere in between? Whichever camp you’re in, meetings are important opportunities to show others what you know, how you think and what you’re like. In many cases, meetings are where your colleague...