Post by Haden Kirkpatrick

Monday evening (or very early Tuesday morning, if you are in London), the world watched something miraculous as the Indiana University Bloomington #Hoosiers completed the greatest turnaround in sports history...a turnaround which transcends sports and tells us something about business, and life. Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza, and the rest of the Hoosier football team created a team #culture that is both #innovative and remarkably #classical. Key Principles Include: Production over potential Experience over "upside" Cultural fit through systematic evaluation Trust Bridges Changing the Psychology In this blog post, I outline the pillars of this cultural revolution and how it applies to businesses big and small. There is no reason your business can't also go from "worst to first" in two years. It all boils down to very simple concepts: know your identity, recruit to it relentlessly, establish culture early, empower your people, demand accountability, and focus on fundamentals. That's the winners way...now go shape your future.