Tag: Herb Kelleher

Have Your Leaders Learned These 6 Leadership Lessons?

By Heather Hunt May 28, 2014 Talent

Updated: May 28, 2014

A recent Gallup poll shows that only 30 percent of Americans are actively engaged at work. According to Gallup’s chairman and CEO, fully 20 percent of American employees are actively disengaged because they have “bosses from hell that make them miserable.” In turn, these employees “roam the halls spreading discontent.” But wait—there’s good news. According […]

Corporate Culture Done Right: Southwest Airlines

By Dan Oswald Nov 29, 2009 Oswald Letter

Updated: Nov 29, 2009

A colleague recently passed along a column written by Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly, which first appeared in the airline’s “Spirit Magazine.” The title of the piece was “Culture Done Differently.” In it, Mr. Kelly explains that at Southwest they try to keep their culture “supportive, active and fun.” If you’ve ever flown on Southwest, […]