<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CultureCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecting humans to inspire positive change around organizational culture.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:48:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cultureconusa.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Does It Mean to Build “A Human Business”?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you look at the state of work today, it is easy to see that something is not working. Burnout, disengagement, disconnection, and constant pressure have become common experiences across many workplaces. In this short video shared by our partners at SnapCab, viewers are introduced to the philosophy behind A Human Business, a framework inspired by the work of Glenn Bostock. The idea is simple but powerful: what if organizations were designed less around competition and more around...]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/what-does-it-mean-to-build-a-human-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a00b0a1806ccca7131ce7a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_7c78dc0bc4bf48c4adfae514efbd481c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Summit 2026 Recap: Top 5 Takeaways for Navigating the Future of Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural AI Summit brought together leaders, innovators and culture shapers in Madison, Wisconsin to explore one of the most important questions facing organizations today: how do we navigate the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in a way that keeps people at the center? AI is moving faster than any technology in history. It is exciting, overwhelming and at times unnerving. That is exactly why this gathering was created. Attendees traveled from 33 US states and around the world,...]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/ai-summit-2026-recap-top-5-takeaways-for-navigating-the-future-of-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef8af915d16921748d4a8a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:33:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_b6112efbe70840d4a41a7855cd250a8e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Grocery Store, the Cornfield, and the Stories That Shaped Future Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how a leadership origin story shapes authentic leadership, culture, and connection through real-life experiences that define how leaders show up.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/leadership-origin-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cec0ae6def0df73caa6b32</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership Development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:37:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_fbe05cdd912a467e89236b3b5563a1e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and Workplace Culture: The Moment That Defines Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI reshapes work, leaders face a defining moment. Explore how AI and workplace culture reveal what you truly believe about people, trust, and leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/ai-and-workplace-culture-the-moment-that-defines-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3e07678ed17abe1fc70df</guid><category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_26c83c33b69e4dd68343992a320909ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_565,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Companies with the Best Workplace Culture in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 15 of the best workplace culture companies in 2026, recognized by CultureCon for building environments where people thrive and do meaningful work.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/15-companies-with-the-best-workplace-culture-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2d73236a1fdc193beedf2</guid><category><![CDATA[CultureCon]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:03:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_94e9b70e64404d00a704ecc12a7821fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Worth Doing: What the Future of Performance Management Requires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of performance management isn’t about systems or reviews. It’s about trust, connection, and making work feel worth doing every day.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/future-of-performance-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c14f9d8f0e652aaa2ba51e</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Recognition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_bda50f301761489c863b207e1c3635aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why AI Makes Consistent AI Performance Management: Why Consistent Feedback Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows how AI performance management systems help organizations move beyond annual reviews and build consistent, high-impact feedback cultures.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/ai-performance-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b71934bae3e8001617e69a</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_208ded782e3c49cfada90ef089a1a24e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between Productive Teams and High-Performing Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the difference between productive and high-performing teams? Explore research from Gallup, Google, and MIT on what drives sustained team performance.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/the-difference-between-productive-teams-and-high-performing-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b08989709b661fe633fc53</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:31:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_d1bc4ff78d3041c99433d65d7343f03b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizational Storytelling: The Stories Your Organization Tells When You're Not in the Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why organizational culture is shaped more by employee stories than leadership messaging and how listening leaders build stronger cultures.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/organizational-storytelling-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0a152dd752dedab926b28</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_04c259d211aa488789dac78eee0b6673~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Trustworthiness Is Your New Readiness Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Haley Brasina, One AI Product Manager at One Model At People Analytics World New York, one of the standout sessions came from Hayley Bresina, who emphasized that AI readiness is not a tech strategy. 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