My TEDx talk on workplace culture is officially out. Hear more about this calling and watch 3 Secrets to Magnetic Energy In Workplace Culture.

Such a gift to read Why Are We Here? – Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants. This is the second book I have read by Jennifer Moss and like The Burnout Epidemic, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yes, there are challenges within our world of work. It is by looking at these challenges, with different […]

There are three secrets to Magnetic Energy in workplace culture, and it takes all three to transform the workplace from lonely, meaningless jobs to thriving teams. This blog will explore the first secret.

We are all impacted by the workplace Great Detachment. The great news is that we are also part of the solution to transform workplace culture. 

It is so important to protect what we have. Just like I wouldn’t let a stranger take my boat out for a spin without knowing their experience and intentions, we shouldn’t rush into hiring someone just because they say they want to be a part of our organization.

Just as one wrong car door opens, an inadvertent step into a misaligned company culture can halt a career journey and diminish morale. Source

My brother Mike and I host the Havens Beach Retreat in Perdido/Orange Beach, AL, every year. We bring our wives, Mom and Pop Joe, my sister Mitzi and her husband, the kids and their spouses, and the grandkids, all of who number around 43. It’s a great time to celebrate family, connect and enjoy so many blessings […]

Hopefully, you remember the hilarious story of Taco, the Purdie’s cat who mistakenly met a premature death in one of my earlier blogs. The story was so popular, I felt an obligation to share with you that Taco has now lived his nine lives, and for the second time, he received an appropriate burial and ceremony.   […]

This article was originally published in the AICPA Journal of Accountancy on May 10, 2023. Our profession has in front of us the greatest opportunity for increased relevance and abundance that I have seen in 40 years. Demand for our services, skill sets, and leadership have never been higher. We can simply look at the […]

We just celebrated the Christening of our eighth grandchild, Porter James Cross. As part of this family tradition, we also hosted a brunch in our home for family and friends. What a joyous time to be together, to connect, and to celebrate the blessing of life itself.  I must say, Porter was incredible during this […]