Advertisement
A revelatory new book showing how organizations need to be proactive about their culture—and how they can achieve that vital goal.Third Place Books welcomes "Happy at Work" podcast host Dr. Laura Hamill for a discussion of her new book, The Power of Culture, in which Dr. Hamill helps everyone at work to be more aware of culture and how to find opportunities to use it for growth and success. This event is free and open to the public.
For important updates, registration is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!
About The Power of Culture. . .
All organizations have a culture, whether they acknowledge it or not—and whether it's helping or hindering them.
Get it right, and culture can be a positive force for good. Get it wrong, and culture can be a negative force, becoming toxic and undermining performance and reputations.
In short, culture matters.
Organizational culture, though, can be a tricky thing to understand and master. The Power of Culture tackles this head-on, exploring what culture is, and why it matters; how it needs to be aligned with strategy and values; and how to understand it, change it, and make it a reality.
Told through real stories and examples and using the author's Intentional Culture Circle as a guide, this new book helps everyone at work to be more aware of culture and how to find opportunities to use it for growth and success.
Praise for The Power of Culture. . .
"With The Power of Culture, Laura Hamill delivers a thought-provoking exploration of how organizational culture impacts employee and organizational success. Grounded in both research and practical experience, Hamill provides actionable strategies for cultivating positive workplace cultures that prioritize humanity and purpose. This book is a must-read for anyone invested in creating environments where people flourish.”
—Sir John Kirwan KNZM MBE, All Blacks rugby legend and the co-founder and visionary of Groov
"The magic of this book is that it does something few books on corporate culture are able to do–which is make perhaps the most complex topic in the business world accessible to a very wide audience. No mean feat. Hamill brings clarity of thought and scintillating writing to the many facets, complexities, and conundrums of culture, from the way it is thought of in academic circles to how it is operationalized in the C-Suite to how it is made sense of by the average employee. In the process she brings us on a journey of discovery that completely illuminates this vast topic. In particular, her take on culture as how we experience it, and her treatment of power in relation to culture are insightful and provocative. If you are only able to read one book on corporate culture, this is the one for you.”
—David G. White, Jr., cognitive anthropologist and author of Disrupting Corporate Culture
"Culture can feel vague and amorphous, a silent force that impacts everyone but is owned by no one. The Power of Culture offers a comprehensive roadmap for understanding and harnessing the transformative potential of organizational culture. Blending real-world examples with insightful analysis, Hamill equips readers to proactively - rather than passively - shape culture. Essential reading for building aligned and values-driven workplaces.”
—Elaine Lin Hering, author of Unlearning Silence
"Thinking of starting a business? Read The Power of Culture first, carefully, and make sure it has a prominent place on your desk. Promoted to the corner office? Read The Power of Culture before you move in. Hunting for a job as you finish your MBA? Study The Power of Culture before you have your first interview. Laura Hamill knows what she's talking about, and she offers us a powerful guide to creating and sustaining humane and successful organizations. It's a great book!”
—Barry Schwartz, author of Why We Work and The Paradox of Choice and the co-author of Practical Wisdom
Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist, ex-Microsoft director, and Limeade cofounder. Through her firm Paris Phoenix Group, she is now a consultant advising companies on their cultures. She is also a host at the Happy at Work podcast and lives in Seattle, WA with her family.
Want a signed edition of the featured book, but can't make it to the event? Order through our website or over the phone, and write your request for a signature or personalization in the comments field at checkout. Please call the hosting store if you're placing your order within 24 hours of the event.
Third Place Books Events Code of Conduct: Third Place Books is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of event attendees and guest authors, during both online and in-store events. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to refrain from engaging in inappropriate behavior and harassment of any kind throughout the course of this event (i.e. racial slurs, profanity, hate speech, spam comments, etc.). Please note that any participants who engage in inappropriate behavior or harassment of any kind will be immediately ejected from the event.
For media or access inquiries, please email [email protected] or call our Lake Forest Park store at (206) 366-3311.
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, United States, Washington 98155
Tickets
