<?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>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:43:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cultureconusa.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><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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The talk's central thesis is simple: ChatGPT, Copilot...insert your favorite...]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/ai-readiness-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f7cc391604ab56c35c20c</guid><category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Innovation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:29:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_1f7a85f30d34401486b55d1e2cd87877~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[Telecasting Your Culture: Why Company Event Videos Matter More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how company event videos turn internal gatherings into powerful culture moments that boost engagement, alignment, and lasting momentum.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/company-event-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69949a0c48e1ffd8ef76decc</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_1425bc843e7841f0b36bfe4ac50781dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_906,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Workplace Appreciation Is the Missing Piece of Your Culture Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why workplace appreciation is the overlooked strategy that boosts engagement, retention, and performance, and how leaders can build it into culture.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/workplace-appreciation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698de0818879a928a5a7f0d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Employee Recognition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employee Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_10c3441d0dbc4bda9b824d5e704af4ba~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_703,h_376,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Lombardino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture Catalysts 2026: Recognizing the People Who Keep Showing Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet our Culture Catalysts, the people who keep showing up and shaping workplace culture through generosity, action, and impact.]]></description><link>https://www.cultureconusa.org/post/culture-catalysts-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698278ea51b22a5648376a10</guid><category><![CDATA[CultureCon]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:52:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668e0a_22845b481c2d482782d8fd181a3356f9~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 Recognition Trap: Why Your Employee Appreciation Program Is Creating More Work Than Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employee appreciation programs shouldn’t create more work than impact. 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