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One Startup’s Early Journey to Shape Workplace Culture: CloudCath, Part 1

One Startup’s Early Journey to Shape Workplace Culture: CloudCath, Part 1

by Valerie Rivera | Aug 13, 2019 | Culture, Featured, Stanford, Teaming

A few months ago, my Stanford classmate Aly El Badry reached out to ask about the work I do shaping workplace culture. He is the CEO of a medical technology startup called CloudCath, based in San Francisco. Though his team is relatively small with only 8 full-time...
How I Built a Team of Culture Catalysts, Part 2: The Vision

How I Built a Team of Culture Catalysts, Part 2: The Vision

by Zayn Knaub | May 22, 2019 | Culture, Featured, Purpose, Teaming

I was frustrated. There was no sense of purpose. No unifying principles that ensured we all understood the higher-level thinking behind decisions or tasks. After having conversations with countless Airmen, I realized that no one knew why they were here. At this point,...
How I Built a Team of Culture Catalysts, Part 1: Psychological Safety

How I Built a Team of Culture Catalysts, Part 1: Psychological Safety

by Zayn Knaub | Aug 8, 2018 | Culture, Featured, Psychological Safety, Purpose, Strategy, Teaming

Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address Part 1: Setting the conditions for psychological safety with Aerial Yoga, by Take Back Work contributor Zayn Knaub “What the heck is aerial yoga?”  The question came from George, one of my Airmen who had just found...

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Instagram post 2175234896637572724_8799513391 I joined the Air Force straight out of high school, seeking adventure and independence. That choice shaped my whole life, and by the time this photo was taken, I’d already learned Mandarin and moved to Hawaii for my first duty station. This was the day I discovered that I’d made Staff Sergeant - a huge promotion milestone. I remember thinking what a big responsibility it was to be someone’s supervisor - to help them grow and develop. I had a lot to learn, but was lucky enough to have some amazing mentors along the way! There aren’t many photos of me in uniform, but the memories and friendships I’ve made over the past 19+ years of military service are priceless. It’s a bond like no other. So Happy Veteran’s Day to all my brothers and sisters in arms...with gratitude, today and everyday! #gratitude #veteransday #airforce #military #veterans #servicebeforeself
Instagram post 2172688770910896083_8799513391 Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. He read a passage from his new book, You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For. As Kyle shared parts of his story with us, I laughed and I cried - and I reflected on his thought-provoking message, especially with Veteran’s Day approaching. As a veteran myself, I don’t lose sight of the countless ways our military members serve daily. Frequent moves, deployments, missed holidays with family, and sometimes, the ultimate sacrifice. But just like in any job, sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the why in the grind of the day-to-day. Still, a wave of gratitude hit me like a ton of bricks. I left feeling inspired to work even harder to make this world a better place in my own small way...to build a life worth fighting for. #gratitude #veteransday #medalofhonor #youareworthit #military #inspiration #sacrifice #november
Instagram post 2170827377668363538_8799513391 Everywhere I go, I keep an eye out for good examples of human-centered design. While these may not be earth-shattering from an impact perspective, they make my stay at this San Francisco hotel just a little bit better. I’ve seen the dark makeup washcloths before, but three new ones for me: the bar in the shower corner so you can prop your foot up while you shave your legs, the scale with the positive affirmation, and bathroom floor lighting that illuminates via motion sensor. What examples have caught your eye lately? #designthinking #humancentereddesign #hyatt #sfo #consultantlife #travelingagain #creaturecomforts #inspireddesign
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