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This was the start of the Centric business model and the underpinnings of the culture we have today.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22,27],{"id":23,"tag":24},3631400,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},31630,"workplace-culture",{"id":28,"tag":29},3631399,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},36734,"company-culture",{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":9},683374,"Most anyone can learn to be a great virtual employee. The top skills to learn are setting healthy boundaries between your work life and personal life and building relationships virtually.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},634293,"To start building your remote culture, establish and share some basic rules. The first and most important rule is mutual trust between the company and its workers. The rules after that? As few as possible. Tell your employees they will be treated like adults with the flexibility to get the job done however is best for them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},3274465,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},5405,"workplace",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},465117,"Trust in your employees is essential for remote work success. It also forms the underlying foundation of a great virtual culture.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[55],{"id":56,"tag":57},2644506,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},1733,"trust",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},450034,"Many new remote workers worry they’ll be distracted by their home life and lack the discipline to get work done. Instead, the exact opposite usually occurs: remote workers become more productive once they’re freed from a traditional office environment. Perhaps this shouldn’t be a surprise, because working remotely means fewer distractions, no commute, and the opportunity to take real breaks. Instead of the dreaded afternoon slump, you can stay fresh and energized all day.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},2576929,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},1545,"work-life-balance",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},352940,"If you are serious about having a virtual company with excellent culture, you must have the discipline to develop a hiring process that screens for culture matches and for the attributes of successful virtual workers. You can’t just hire for skills—that never translates to great culture.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77,82,87],{"id":78,"tag":79},2089126,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},708,"culture",{"id":83,"tag":84},2089125,{"id":85,"tag_name":86},1414,"business-culture",{"id":88,"tag":89},2089127,{"id":90,"tag_name":91},51632,"hiring",{"id":93,"quote_text":94,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":95,"source":96,"quote_tag":97,"commentary":9},352914,"The key to culture is how you build relationships. It’s about the quality and types of conversations you have, not where you have them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[98,103,106,111],{"id":99,"tag":100},2088958,{"id":101,"tag_name":102},101,"relationships",{"id":104,"tag":105},2088956,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},{"id":107,"tag":108},2088957,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},22469,"employees",{"id":112,"tag":113},2088960,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},{"id":115,"quote_text":116,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":117,"source":118,"quote_tag":119,"commentary":9},352910,"•\tStarting with trust and giving employees great autonomy and flexibility allows people to feel independent and empowered while still feeling like a part of something bigger. This leads to happy, loyal employees with a rich quality of life, which in turn leads to an amazing culture.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[120,123,126],{"id":121,"tag":122},2088933,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},{"id":124,"tag":125},2088938,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},{"id":127,"tag":128},2088934,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},{"id":130,"quote_text":131,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":132,"source":133,"quote_tag":134,"commentary":148},108415,"The key to scaling your culture lies in leadership. Specifically, you must hire leaders who embody your culture and train them to lead in a way that aligns with your culture and values.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[135,140,143],{"id":136,"tag":137},734416,{"id":138,"tag_name":139},92,"leadership",{"id":141,"tag":142},734414,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},{"id":144,"tag":145},734415,{"id":146,"tag_name":147},4753,"leaders","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is often attributed to Larry English, a renowned entrepreneur and leadership expert known for his work with companies like Southwest Airlines and The Container Store. As we delve into the context surrounding this statement, it's essential to consider the era of the 20th century when corporate culture was beginning to shift towards a more human-centric approach. During this time, business leaders were grappling with the challenges of scaling their organizations while maintaining the values and principles that defined them.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote emphasizes the importance of leadership in shaping company culture. However, the hidden insight lies in the distinction between \"hiring leaders\" and \"training them to lead.\" This nuance highlights a common pitfall in corporate culture-building: assuming that simply hiring like-minded individuals will automatically translate into a cohesive organizational culture. The deeper paradox here is that true cultural alignment requires not only shared values but also a deliberate, intentional approach to developing leadership skills that embody those values.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives should focus on identifying and developing the unique leadership qualities necessary for their organization's specific culture. Rather than relying solely on hiring decisions, invest in training programs that foster an environment where leaders can grow and evolve alongside the company's values and principles.",{"currentPage":150,"totalPages":150,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":151},1,10]