Culture Change: For Culture to Change, Leaders Must Change

leaders' behavior paves the way

Leaders usually understand intellectually the logical connection between their behaviors and the resulting organizational culture. In our work at Axialent, we have never seen leaders rejecting their responsibility in that. What seems harder for leaders to envision from the beginning are the implications for their own personal transformation.

Culture Change: Culture and Leadership are Intimately Connected

At Axialent we define culture as a set of values, norms, beliefs, and assumptions that govern how we work and what we do. Organizational culture and leadership go hand in hand. To understand the culture of an organization, you must examine its leaders and leadership styles.

5 Reasons To Integrate OCI-OEI And LSI Diagnostic Tools In Culture Transformation

In our experience, integrating the OCI-OEI and LSI tools is central to any culture transformation journey. They help leaders understand the ideal culture that supports their strategy. They show the extent to which the current culture is aligned with the vision of the company and the work climate that shapes the current culture.

Next Steps: How to Achieve an Advanced Coaching Leadership Strategy

Next Steps: How to Achieve an Advanced Coaching Leadership Strategy: leaders on the starting line

Moving from a Command & Control to an Advanced Coaching Leadership style is part of a business strategy that focuses on the decentralization of decision, control, and accountability by engaging and empowering employees. Doing this will lead to the transformation of your organizational culture. In a VUCA world, you can’t afford to wait half a decade to achieve such a culture shift.

The Benefits of an Advanced Coaching Leadership Strategy: An Interview with Thierry de Beyssac

Next Steps: How to Achieve an Advanced Coaching Leadership Strategy

More and more in today’s business world, we see the traditional “command and control” leadership style isn’t working. In this interview with Axialent consultant Thierry de Beyssac, he shares his thoughts about the need to embrace new strategies and skills in order to be successful leaders in today’s fast-changing environment and the benefits of an Advanced Coaching Leadership Strategy.

The 3 Keys to Having Difficult Conversations Online

The 3 Keys to Having Difficult Conversations Online: man with hands open

Conversations that are emotionally difficult or complex in nature are often stressful. With more and more companies making WFH the new norm beyond COVID19, having difficult conversations online in an effective and compassionate way is a critical leadership skill. 

Leading a Company Through the Crisis of COVID-19

Leading a Company Through the Crisis of COVID-19 : the shaddows of 2 professionals walking

Leading a company through the crisis of COVID-19 presents us with continuing challenges we never thought we would have to face. José Suarez shares his personal experience, as the CEO of Axialent.

Conscious Culture Amidst Workplace Disruption

Conscious Culture Amidst Workplace Disruption - image representing company DNA

Based on our experience at Axialent, culture is the greatest lever to achieve sustainable business results. Understanding how culture can be leveraged to boost organizational performance is the single and most important reason to manage culture.

Strengthening Our Mental Toughness to Achieve Real Change

Strengthening Our Mental Toughness to Achieve Real Change: Person celebrating their success

For most of us, change is hard. Our level of “grit” (or mental toughness) is a key component to our success in sticking to a plan and pursuing a long-term goal we feel passionate about. Strengthening our mental toughness is an essential piece of achieving real change.