Company culture has a significant impact on business goals. For example, the research is clear that a positive company culture leads to better employee engagement and higher revenue. But can business goals—and personal and team goals—impact company culture?

Happy Holidays Foodies! We hope that you’re having a relaxing and enjoyable season thus far. For those of you who are spending time in the office over the holidays, why not treat yourself (and your team) to festive daily treats?

2018 was a big year for foodies. Netflix food documentaries and cooking shows were a dime a dozen—and they were all well-produced, informative, entertaining and highly “crushable.” It’s also the year that American celebrity chef and travel-food documentarian Anthony Bourdain and French celebrity (and the world's most Michelin-starred) chef Joël Robuchon passed away. Both of them left behind unparalleled food legacies.

Happy New Year foodies! We hope you had a wonderful winter holiday. Many of us are back to work and reeling from the holiday spoils of December and New Year’s Eve. You’re physically present among your colleagues, but are you emotionally and mentally present?

Bringing in the New Year with your colleagues? Planning a New Year’s office party for sometime in late December or early January? Regardless of when you’re hosting the office party, it’s always a good idea to celebrate the wins of the past year and welcome the new with your team.

It’s time to start sending out holiday gifts and cards to your best clients, top referrers and loyal customers. They’ve supported you and your business throughout the year and it’s the perfect time to say a special thanks to all those who stand out.