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7 Company Culture Killers and What to Do About Them

Want a thriving company culture? This article reveals seven common "culture killers," such as leadership hypocrisy and micromanagement, that can sabotage your team. Discover practical solutions to transform these negative inputs into a positive, high-performing culture.

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Founders, Leadership

The Perfect Bonus Plan for Any Company

Want highly-aligned, motivated employees? This article reveals a simple, transparent, and effective company-wide bonus plan that incentivizes individual and company performance. Learn how to calculate payouts, set goals, and foster a high-performance culture.

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Leadership, Management

7 Reasons You’re Losing Your Top Performers

Is your team losing its "A-players"? This article explores seven hidden reasons why top performers leave, from bad managers and lack of purpose to low compensation and poor work-life balance. Discover practical strategies for retaining your best employees and creating a thriving workplace.

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👋🏼 Hey, I'm Scot —
Founder, Investor, Dad

Thanks for stopping by! I’m the founder of software company Classy, a fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations (acquired by GoFundMe in 2022). Together the companies have raised over $30 billion for individual and nonprofit causes, and we’re now recognized as the largest giving platform in the world.

More recently I’ve started several new projects like Highland & Haskill Creek. Click the button below to learn more and see how we might work together!

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