We love to learn from the many great ERGs, communities of practice, service groups, and other workplace communities out there, but we also love finding inspiration from the different types of communities that exist all around us.

The Office, the quintessential workplace comedy T.V. series, was once the most relatable depiction of working life in America. But, over the last decade, work around the world has shifted entirely.

Todor’s approach to developing that culture is a bit different from that of most leaders. He’s never believed standard corporate initiatives were the answer—because at heart he’s a Cultivator. 

Since the murder of George Floyd, global organizations have publicly increased their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). But, a pledge is only a pledge until there's meaningful action resulting in change to our corporate environments.

If you're new to the Cultivators Community, it won't take long to recognize that Alcon, the company that helps people see brilliantly, is jam-packed with Cultivators. Even within that impressive group, Freddie Spotser stands out. 

Communities bring us together and give us a sense of belonging. Communities also multiply our potential impact.

With more minds and hands working together, our communities empower us to accomplish more than we ever could on our own. Together, we can achieve things like mobilizing in response to crises, creating space for critical dialogue, collaborating on solutions to specific problems, and convening members from around the world to celebrate a shared passion.

Innovative, creative teams all have one thing in common—mutual understanding and trust. But how do you build trust with people you only see in Zoom meetings?

How can an established multinational corporation channel the innovative energy of a startup?

The answer is simple: giving every employee space to develop and iterate on their ideas. But the execution can be more of a challenge. That didn’t stop Merck’s Craig Thomason.