Barry S. Saltzman

Barry S. Saltzman is CEO of Saltzman Enterprise Group and Partner at Culture Measures, a business focused on turning the art of culture into a science. His expertise comes from more than 30 years of executive experience in both public and private global companies. Throughout his career Barry has led multimillion-dollar turnarounds, quadrupled revenue growth, and helmed global 100 companies in a range of industries, including IT services, professional services, and technology distribution. He also speaks on business strategy and is a frequent guest expert, lending his entrepreneurial acumen to audiences of aspiring business leaders.

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The Emotionally Intelligent Startup’s Guide To Bragging On Social Media

In case you haven’t noticed, the humblebrag is dead.

Does Your Company’s Purpose Resonate With Everyone, Or Just Senior Leaders?

If your own employees write off your shiny new mission statement as just another marketing trick, so will your customers.

The Right (And Wrong) Way To Harness Your Company’s Underdog Status

Fighting against long odds can be a powerful motivator and a smart marketing move, if you do it properly.

Here’s What It Takes For Your Company’s Culture To Survive An Acquisition

Integrating two companies’ cultures takes forethought, a solid plan, and time.

Two Big Reasons Why Work “Culture” Is Overrated

The fixation on “culture fit” might be steering us wrong on both sides of the hiring table.

Four Skills Effective Managers Need More Than They Used To

You can’t manage your teams the same way you might have done a decade ago and expect the same results.

3 Things To Consider Before Hiring Someone Smarter Than You

It’s tempting to hire the smartest person in the room, but there’s more to your team’s success than its members’ IQs.

The Hidden Dangers Of Highly Emotional Intelligent Coworkers

Employees who are in complete control of their emotions can also manipulate the emotions of those around them.

How To Handle Clashing Personalities On Your New Leadership Team

Playing ringleader to a bunch of people who’ve never worked together is a big challenge for startup founders.

Three Counterproductive Myths About Corporate Culture

Has the office foosball table has become such a cliché that it’s distracting us from bigger work-culture issues?

3 Reasons Why “Employee Engagement” Isn’t Enough

Your employees aren’t afraid to jump ship if you can’t give them a meaningful reason to stay on board.

5 Hidden Signs That You’re Cut Out For Leadership

Common misconceptions about leadership keep talented would-be leaders on the sidelines.

Four Signs You’re A Great Founder But A Crappy CEO

Good founders tend to want to keep being good founders, at the expense of becoming good CEOs.

Four Things No One Tells You About Startup Culture

For one thing, startup culture isn’t limited to startups.

3 Quick Tips For Keeping Culture Intact On Remote Teams

With a little planning (and compromise), remote teams can still have a cohesive work culture.

4 Ways To Keep Culture Intact When Times Get Tough

When things take a downturn, clamming up and pretending it’s fine is the worst move you can make.

5 Signs You’re Cut Out To Be An Entrepreneur

Natural entrepreneurs think in the future tense. Being merely up-to-date is to be behind the curve.

5 Questions To Answer Before Hiring Your First-Ever Employee

Hiring your very first employee is a lot harder than hiring your 20th.

The 4 Ways CEOs Accidentally Mess Up Company Culture

Most CEOs try to create an environment where employees can thrive, but sometimes they fail. Here’s what to avoid.

Why Personal Branding Is Essential To Career Success

Creating a strong personal brand for yourself establishes you as a natural leader and opens doors.

Impact

Taco Bell was always good for vegetarians—now it’s adding plant-based meat

Why patients have begun to lead the way in the fight against rare diseases

How to prepare your home, your workplace, and yourself for a pandemic

Creativity

How we did it: Creating a virtual avalanche

Hipsters beware: CDC warns that facial hair can be hazardous during coronavirus outbreak

This stunning animated short was made with 600 flapjacks in honor of National Pancake Day

Co.Design

Fast Company is hiring an architecture and urban design journalist

It’s stupidly easy to get people to drink less soda

Salone del Mobile, the world’s largest design fair, is postponed due to coronavirus

Work Life