Approach in Context
Purpose-Driven Companies Evolve Faster Than Others
Purpose does more than make a brand unique. It can shine a light on a business’ evolutionary path. Purpose can simply express what an organization aspires to be and do or it can be used to... Read More
How Shopify's Support Team Puts Trust At The Core Of Its Operation
As many organizations stick to remote work or hybrid models, questions about what type of organizational culture can best support their business in this new work reality remain top of mind. Simulations in which players must decide whether to add their money to a common pool without knowing if others will do the same show that the expectation of shared gains, which trust fosters, motivates participants to contribute. Read More
Power Can Make Or Break A Leader's Ability To Lead
How leaders relate to power, and their beliefs about effective leadership, are two hidden factors that shape their ability to guide business through change and continued growth. Read More
Mirage Or Vision? Four Blind Spots At The Core Of Theranos' Failure
The parable of Theranos is not an unfamiliar one. It involves a cautionary tale of boundless visioning that all investors and organizations seeking breakthrough innovations should be interested in understanding. Read More
Why Values And Purpose Create Ethical Debt
Far from being a piece of ethical insurance, purposes should be treated as an additional ethical responsibility. This means that the ethical challenges, goals and commitments of an organization become all the more multi-layered when an inspiring purpose is endorsed. Read More
Caterina Bulgarella, Ph.D.
Culture & Leadership Strategy
Caterina Bulgarella is a Be Thread co-founder and the firm's managing director. She helps organizations achieve the transformative change she tackles in her writing and talks.
From Exceptionalism To Unrest: Why Google's Culture Is Changing
Is Google on the cusp of a significant cultural change? Known for its keen eye to workplace issues, over the past two years the tech giant has seen its status as one of the top cultures in the tech sector slowly erode despite its long-standing commitment to building the ultimate workplace. Read More
The NBA's Leadership On Social Justice Offers A Roadmap To Change The Status Quo
When the NBA and its players’ union recently agreed on a simple set of actions to advance the cause of social justice, they showed that, in the face of deeply painful systemic challenges, evolved leadership can make a difference. Read More
