Being aware of your company or organization's culture is the first step to bringing about effective and long-lasting change, and building a healthier and happier work family.

We're sitting on a planet spinning around in the middle of absolutely nowhere, and our time here is SO brief. The least we can do for ourselves, for others and for the world is find the beauty and the richness and the pleasure in the dailyness of life.

Does an “Open Door Policy" mean that your boss’s door is literally always open and that you're always welcome to interrupt whatever she's doing at any time?

Create this simple 15 item survey (plus two "narrative questions" at the end), distribute it to your employees, and find out where you're strong and where you might need some attention in terms of these research-based "big bang for the buck" management skills.