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Defining and managing culture in a small company is a different ball game than in a large one. That’s because according to studies, an interesting social phenomenon occurs when your organization grows beyond 150 people.

Transactional approaches to engagement such as free lunches and bring-your-dog-to-work day only build entitlement, not engagement.

Employees who are engaged with their work, their teams, and the organization benefit your culture, customer service, and product quality – not to mention, your bottom line.

What does employee engagement look like at a company that depends on digital technology excellence? In a recent interview with the technology head of such a company, I uncovered some nuggets that the not-so-digitally-inclined can learn from to improve employee engagement and profits.

Successful leaders are willing to ask the tough questions. They’ve got the guts to hold up a mirror to better understand what’s really happening within their organizations. They’ve got the smarts to ask their employees and they’re also intentional about culture.