The five traits of high-performing teams

The five traits of high-performing teams

by Ali Elgersma | Apr 13, 2022 | Define The Culture

Humans are adaptable creatures.   We’ve survived all manner of calamity to get where we are today. So it should be no surprise then that we’ve found ways to make work “work” in a post-pandemic age.  That’s what I took from recent research into...

Universal lessons embedded in the “Book of Boba Fett” 

by Ali Elgersma | Apr 6, 2022 | Define The Culture, Drive Results

The Star Wars storyline has been with us a long time. In fact, in May it will be 45 years since the original movie was released in 1977.  And yet, thanks to the abundance of streaming services and consumer thirst for new movies and series, the Star Wars franchise is...
Changing attitudes about work demand shift in perspective 

Changing attitudes about work demand shift in perspective 

by Ali Elgersma | Mar 16, 2022 | Define The Culture

There’s a thread that runs through much of what we espouse at FiveFour.  It’s the idea of connection, of building relationships over time. It’s authenticity and focus on each other as human beings.   That’s what drives our obsession with customer...
The three things I learned from this client 

The three things I learned from this client 

by Ali Elgersma | Mar 2, 2022 | 4D Transformation Method, Define The Culture

Any business can grow from the inside out.  At FiveFour, we start with that fundamental belief. The journey to that goal is seldom easy or obvious.  That was certainly the case when we first started working with RHB, a higher education consultant based in...
No win without a winning culture

No win without a winning culture

by Ali Elgersma | Feb 9, 2022 | 4D Transformation Method, Define The Culture

On the road from a few bucks to a few billion, every company creates the same problems for itself. One of those must be solved in order to achieve lasting success: Preventing growth from destroying culture.  You see, every successful startup has a special culture...
What are you doing in 2222?

What are you doing in 2222?

by Ali Elgersma | Dec 1, 2021 | Define The Culture, Develop The Team

You know what will be cool?  The year 2222. You’ll never have to think, “What year is it?”  Of course, we probably won’t be here in 200 years but who knows, right? (Stay healthy!) So, we’ll have to make do with 2022.  Are you ready?  The first day...
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