Sentences with phrase «about people and culture»

Some people enjoyed learning about the people and culture in Otuam, Ghana: It was refreshing to read a story regarding Africa where the main theme was not about war, violence, extreme poverty, child soldiers, and «just falling apart.»

Nothing better than traveling somewhere new and learning about the people and culture.

First and foremost, though, it's about people and culture.

Kristin developed a passion for travel and learning about people and cultures as a teenager.

This program is supported by the UI Office of International Programs and open to faculty and staff at the UI, and helps individuals learn about people and cultures on a global and local levels.

Learn more about the people and cultures tied to the history of the lands within Katmai's boundaries.

Not exact matches

Setting up a company and culture that allows people to do what they do best (Mastery), in the way that they think will bring about the best results (Autonomy) focused on something that is meaningful (Purpose) as part of group aligned in values (Connectedness) is what drives a great and powerful culture.»

That report drew a somewhat unpleasant conclusion about aging: We gravitate toward people like us, and think more negatively about other cultures.

This will not only promote socialization, it will give each person the opportunity to learn about and appreciate one another's culture.

Instead, make it a story about the culture of innovation and the many people who have sustained it; giving others role models and the license to have something to strive for.

Whenever I hear folks whine about the evils of capitalism and corporate America — how corporations are not people — I wish they could understand that it's not the size of an organization that matters, but how well it maintains an innovative culture as it grows.

A lot of people find it very hard to talk about themselves, and in some cultures it is frowned upon.

In the course of the fascinating discussion, which ranges from Houston's early computer obsession to his ideas about building a successful startup culture, Houston boils down his advice for ambitious young people into an incredibly simple if slightly quirky three - part formula: a tennis ball, a circle, and the number 30,000.

In the 31 years since the Walkman was introduced, it has sold about 220 million units and changed the way people interact with their music — it became such an important part of popular culture that it even earned a spot in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1986.

«We see ourselves at Facebook as a community and culture of builders, so we like to see how people are thinking about things a little bit differently.»

People ask us for tips about creating a strong culture and we always remind them that we're more than 15 years into our efforts.

Aligning purpose with culture is about defining and embodying the values that will guide your organization towards purpose, and delivering tools to your people - in the form of purposeful habits - that will allow them to live out the purpose in the work they do every day.

Stress to them that the culture and values are important, they're one of the main reasons people stay with the company, and if the candidate is serious about that culture and values then they'll have absolutely no problem fitting in and thriving in.

Howard's insights about culture, growth, and leadership are based on care and compassion and putting people and values first.

The right culture can propel a company's growth because it attracts and motivates talented people who are passionate about creating new products and delivering great service that turns customers into advocates for the company.

If I were a young person again, I would go to a school outside North America and learn more about other cultures.

Much has been written about the connection between corporate culture and branding, and it should be thunderingly obvious by now that hiring people who don't share a company's values is, in the long run, a recipe for disaster.

Contrary to their portrayal in pop culture, entrepreneurs aren't purely «idea people,» dreaming up revolutionary new concepts and introspectively coming to profound conclusions about their industry — though they are that, at times.

It's been a thrill to learn about the culture, the people, the literature, and the language itself.

And while AI can make people worry about losing their jobs, it's up to business leaders to instill a workplace culture that encourages constantly learning new skills.

To build a team that is reflective of the time, you have to maybe look outside traditional models... Oftentimes we're looking for, obviously people with experience, but also people that are creative and passionate about culture.

«When I questioned pointedly about their culture and my concerns, they doubled down on it,» he said, telling him, «We do have an aggressive culture, we do step on people's toes, and we think that the best way to get performance out of people.»

Culture is about creating an environment where talented people who respect each other can work together to take on important challenges and make a difference.

The company boasts about its «people culture» that sets it apart from fast - food chains and allows workers to rise through the ranks.

«This is a moment when people are thinking long and hard about whether they want to be in that culture.

Employees at Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, rave about its «incredible culture» and its «incredible people [who display] a mix of intelligence but also humility that you don't find at other top consulting firms.»

«If your employees are engaged and care about the company and its culture, and feel like they know what's happening», says Fradin, «then they become an advocate for the company — recruiting other people, talking positively about it, writing a review on Glassdoor.

HubSpot co-founder and chief technical officer Dharmesh Shah is the architect and author of our Culture Code and Brian spends a lot of his time thinking about culture and people as wCulture Code and Brian spends a lot of his time thinking about culture and people as wculture and people as we grow.

It's made me think twice about the way I question people, the way I think about victims and accused aggressors, and what my role is in perpetuating this destructive culture of victim blaming.

We know you're very sorry about creating a culture that for decades has demeaned and excluded both women and people of color.

Be clear about what you and the company value, recruit people with the same values yet different personalities and make it their culture, too.

But instilling a culture where managers are equally flexible across the board, care about their employees as people and allow them the time to impute data in an alpha state of mind can help us move forward in workplace flexibility while advancing productivity.

«And as long as people are being appropriate about it and fostering that culture, then we support it.&raqAnd as long as people are being appropriate about it and fostering that culture, then we support it.&raqand fostering that culture, then we support it.»

Listening to their stories about our business and their lives teaches me about shared values, which form the foundation for a strong corporate culture that motivates people to do their best every day.»

«The right guy for a job like that in a company that's steeped in the popular culture with young audiences, the person who owns that chair should be somebody who is turned on, attracted to and somewhat knowledgeable about the popular culture and what's going on there.»

Google's SVP of People, Laszlo Bock, discusses how Google thinks about hiring, management, and culture.

But we need our Canadian leaders to recognize that this genuine interest and curiosity about the world on the other side of the Pacific needs to be encouraged and validated through more opportunities that allow us to engage with new peoples and cultures.

He discussed the importance of culture, and said how people feel about their team will determine how happy they are.

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Forget the foosball tables and unlimited vacation time; Tom believes company culture is about treating people well and investing in their personal and professional development.

Dev shares some key insights about what makes companies great and how a business culture based on empathy brings the best out in people.

Killer collection of interviews that all get right to the point about the pains they have with people and culture.

Managers and directors set the tone for the rest of the organization, and having a discussion about healthy work culture will be worthless if the person leading it works 60 - hour weeks, takes no vacations, disrespects others, and thinks the discussion does not apply to them.

The February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that left 17 people dead has sparked another debate about gun culture in America and spurred new hopes that something will be done to prevent future incidents.

In her twenty - plus years as an entrepreneur, Kim has had the opportunity to speak in front of thousands of people in the business, nonprofit and academic worlds about how to create a vibrant and rewarding work culture that enhances the company's bottom line as well as her coworker's and customer's lives.