September 6, 2023
Business and Culture

People: Who You Surround Yourself With is Key As Phase 2’s 25th year continues, I’ll be sharing reflections & lessons learned over the first quarter century of Phase 2. Enhance your personal business journey through this series of blog posts. Part 2 is all about the people you surround yourself with.  Phase 2 Would Never Hire Me Today If I applied today for a job at Phase 2 – the company I founded in 1998 – there's no chance I would be hired.  I...

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June 5, 2023
Business and Culture

As Phase 2’s 25th year continues, I’ll be sharing reflections & lessons learned over the first quarter century of Phase 2. Enhance your personal business journey through this series of blog posts. Part 1 is all about our company culture. Culture: Your Personality Matters A mentor once said to me, "culture is what you tolerate." It is a company's personality that shapes how things are done. All companies have a culture, but do you intentionally shape yours or let it evolve...

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May 19, 2021
Business and Culture

The inclusion of Phase 2 in Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list this year is a reflection of the company culture that we’ve fostered over 20 years. The saying, "your people are your most important asset" is somewhat of a cliché. But it doesn’t make it any less true. This is even more important in a services business where the effort and talent of our team creates what our customers buy.  Anyone in business will tell you that finding and retaining great...

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