Culture Change: Culture and Leadership are Intimately Connected

At Axialent we define culture as a set of values, norms, beliefs, and assumptions that govern how we work and what we do. Organizational culture and leadership go hand in hand. To understand the culture of an organization, you must examine its leaders and leadership styles.

5 Reasons To Integrate OCI-OEI And LSI Diagnostic Tools In Culture Transformation

In our experience, integrating the OCI-OEI and LSI tools is central to any culture transformation journey. They help leaders understand the ideal culture that supports their strategy. They show the extent to which the current culture is aligned with the vision of the company and the work climate that shapes the current culture.

The Critical Role Psychological Safety Plays in Team Effectiveness

Psychological safety is not something that can be taken for granted. It can take time to build and seconds to break and should be part of every leader’s agenda. Creating a safe environment where people can openly express their opinions freely is our ultimate responsibility as leaders.

The 3 Keys to Having Difficult Conversations Online

Conversations that are emotionally difficult or complex in nature are often stressful. With more and more companies making WFH the new norm beyond COVID19, having difficult conversations online in an effective and compassionate way is a critical leadership skill. 

Leading a Company Through the Crisis of COVID-19

Leading a company through the crisis of COVID-19 presents us with continuing challenges we never thought we would have to face. José Suarez shares his personal experience, as the CEO of Axialent.

Building Courage and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty

The need to build courage and resilience in times of uncertainty is stronger than ever. We must be willing to fall and learn how to pick ourselves back up again.

Creating Real Connection in Virtual Meetings

There is very little out there about creating real connection in virtual meetings. And that might be the thing we are missing the most about in-person workplaces. Learn how to check-in before each meeting to create real connection in virtual meetings.

Letting Go of Prejudices Around Virtual Experiences

Since COVID-19 became a daily part of our lives, we’ve become increasingly accustomed to finding new ways of virtually doing what we once did in person. We came into this situation with a lot of preconceived notions about what it meant to connect virtually, but our experiences have shown us something else. As we navigate the many changes in our daily life, we have started letting go of prejudices around virtual experiences.

The “Right Culture” to Have in a Crisis

Have you considered how current events have been affecting your organization’s culture? We need to consider how we, as leaders, can drive positive culture change in this turbulent environment. What is the “right culture” to have in a crisis?

Polarities at play amid COVID-19

To survive and thrive in these difficult times, you have to be able to put the polarities and tensions created by this hyper volatile context on the table. Talk about them with the mindset of the learner; understand how everything can be true at the same time.