Randall Sellar
@rnsellar.bsky.social
Building better workplaces through people, culture & change | Founder @ Sellar Strategic Advisory | Husband, proud dad of two, BBQ guy, and forever cheering for the Flames & Seahawks (for better or worse).
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The Human Gap: Why AI Won't Save a Broken Organizational Culture
Most leaders expect AI to make work easier. But AI doesn’t reduce confusion, misalignment, or burnout—it magnifies them. The Human Gap is the space between what AI can automate and what people need to...
www.sellaradvisory.com
AI is powerful, but it can’t replace trust, clarity, or connection.
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
Clarity isn’t just operational, it’s relational. When expectations are clear, people feel supported, grounded, and able to do their best work.
Start the week with clarity. 🌿
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #BreneBrown #Clarity #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #SSAInsights
Start the week with clarity. 🌿
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #BreneBrown #Clarity #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #SSAInsights
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Clarity isn’t just operational, it’s relational. When expectations are clear, people feel supported, grounded, and able to do their best work.
Start the week with clarity. 🌿
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #BreneBrown #Clarity #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #SSAInsights
Start the week with clarity. 🌿
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #BreneBrown #Clarity #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #SSAInsights
2025 didn’t quietly shape organizations; it revealed them.
This week’s Culture by Design explores what 2025 taught us about organizational culture, backed by research from Microsoft, McKinsey, Gartner, HBR, Edelman, PwC, and more.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/what-20...
This week’s Culture by Design explores what 2025 taught us about organizational culture, backed by research from Microsoft, McKinsey, Gartner, HBR, Edelman, PwC, and more.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/what-20...
What 2025 Taught Us about Organizational Culture Trends
2025 revealed a hard truth: organizations don’t fail because of technology—they struggle because of culture. From trust declines to rising overwhelm, this year highlighted the human side of performanc...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
2025 didn’t quietly shape organizations; it revealed them.
This week’s Culture by Design explores what 2025 taught us about organizational culture, backed by research from Microsoft, McKinsey, Gartner, HBR, Edelman, PwC, and more.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/what-20...
This week’s Culture by Design explores what 2025 taught us about organizational culture, backed by research from Microsoft, McKinsey, Gartner, HBR, Edelman, PwC, and more.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/what-20...
Recognition isn’t a reward, it’s a driver.
Meaningful acknowledgment creates energy.
#EmployeeExperience #Recognition #LeadershipDevelopment #Performance #PeopleFirst
Meaningful acknowledgment creates energy.
#EmployeeExperience #Recognition #LeadershipDevelopment #Performance #PeopleFirst
December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Recognition isn’t a reward, it’s a driver.
Meaningful acknowledgment creates energy.
#EmployeeExperience #Recognition #LeadershipDevelopment #Performance #PeopleFirst
Meaningful acknowledgment creates energy.
#EmployeeExperience #Recognition #LeadershipDevelopment #Performance #PeopleFirst
Sustainable performance comes from alignment, belonging, and shared purpose.
#Leadership #Belonging #Collaboration #CultureByDesign #FridayFocus
#Leadership #Belonging #Collaboration #CultureByDesign #FridayFocus
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sustainable performance comes from alignment, belonging, and shared purpose.
#Leadership #Belonging #Collaboration #CultureByDesign #FridayFocus
#Leadership #Belonging #Collaboration #CultureByDesign #FridayFocus
AI isn’t overwhelming people; the pace and uncertainty around it are.
📊 61% feel overwhelmed
📊 84% want transparency
📊 47% say AI increased workload
📊 Only 19% have a clear AI plan
⚡ Teams with high trust perform 3.5× better
#CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #AI #Leadership #TheHumanGap
📊 61% feel overwhelmed
📊 84% want transparency
📊 47% say AI increased workload
📊 Only 19% have a clear AI plan
⚡ Teams with high trust perform 3.5× better
#CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #AI #Leadership #TheHumanGap
December 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
AI isn’t overwhelming people; the pace and uncertainty around it are.
📊 61% feel overwhelmed
📊 84% want transparency
📊 47% say AI increased workload
📊 Only 19% have a clear AI plan
⚡ Teams with high trust perform 3.5× better
#CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #AI #Leadership #TheHumanGap
📊 61% feel overwhelmed
📊 84% want transparency
📊 47% say AI increased workload
📊 Only 19% have a clear AI plan
⚡ Teams with high trust perform 3.5× better
#CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #AI #Leadership #TheHumanGap
Trust is not a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of every decision, relationship, and outcome in an organization.
#Trust #Leadership #CultureEnergy #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceCulture
#Trust #Leadership #CultureEnergy #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceCulture
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Trust is not a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of every decision, relationship, and outcome in an organization.
#Trust #Leadership #CultureEnergy #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceCulture
#Trust #Leadership #CultureEnergy #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceCulture
Performance isn’t just skill, it’s interdependence.
Teams move faster when they move together.
#TeamCulture #Teamwork #HighPerformance #Leadership #Belonging #CultureByDesign
Teams move faster when they move together.
#TeamCulture #Teamwork #HighPerformance #Leadership #Belonging #CultureByDesign
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Performance isn’t just skill, it’s interdependence.
Teams move faster when they move together.
#TeamCulture #Teamwork #HighPerformance #Leadership #Belonging #CultureByDesign
Teams move faster when they move together.
#TeamCulture #Teamwork #HighPerformance #Leadership #Belonging #CultureByDesign
AI can accelerate the work, but human connection makes the work matter.
#AIandWork #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #OrgDesign
#AIandWork #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #OrgDesign
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
AI can accelerate the work, but human connection makes the work matter.
#AIandWork #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #OrgDesign
#AIandWork #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #OrgDesign
Clarity is one of the greatest productivity tools leaders have.
When people know what matters, their energy follows.
#Leadership #Clarity #Priorities #PeopleAndCulture #CultureByDesign #MondayMindset
When people know what matters, their energy follows.
#Leadership #Clarity #Priorities #PeopleAndCulture #CultureByDesign #MondayMindset
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Clarity is one of the greatest productivity tools leaders have.
When people know what matters, their energy follows.
#Leadership #Clarity #Priorities #PeopleAndCulture #CultureByDesign #MondayMindset
When people know what matters, their energy follows.
#Leadership #Clarity #Priorities #PeopleAndCulture #CultureByDesign #MondayMindset
AI is powerful, but it can’t replace trust, clarity, or connection.
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
The Human Gap: Why AI Won't Save a Broken Organizational Culture
Most leaders expect AI to make work easier. But AI doesn’t reduce confusion, misalignment, or burnout—it magnifies them. The Human Gap is the space between what AI can automate and what people need to...
www.sellaradvisory.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
AI is powerful, but it can’t replace trust, clarity, or connection.
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
The real question isn’t “How do we adopt AI?”
It’s “Is our culture ready for it?”
New article on The Human Gap is up now.
#CultureByDesign #AI #Leadership
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-hum...
Rest isn’t a reward — it’s part of the work. Energy needs space to recover and grow.
#Rest #Recovery #Wellbeing #MindfulLeadership #WeekendWisdom #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipEnergy
#Rest #Recovery #Wellbeing #MindfulLeadership #WeekendWisdom #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipEnergy
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rest isn’t a reward — it’s part of the work. Energy needs space to recover and grow.
#Rest #Recovery #Wellbeing #MindfulLeadership #WeekendWisdom #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipEnergy
#Rest #Recovery #Wellbeing #MindfulLeadership #WeekendWisdom #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipEnergy
Just launched a new Substack — Culture by Design.
Weekly insights on leadership, trust, and creating workplaces that actually work for people.
Check it out 👇
randallsellar.substack.com?r=6xswth&utm...
Weekly insights on leadership, trust, and creating workplaces that actually work for people.
Check it out 👇
randallsellar.substack.com?r=6xswth&utm...
Culture by Design | Randall Sellar | Substack
Weekly guidance on designing intentional cultures that fuel trust, energy, and performance. Click to read Culture by Design, by Randall Sellar, a Substack publication. Launched a day ago.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just launched a new Substack — Culture by Design.
Weekly insights on leadership, trust, and creating workplaces that actually work for people.
Check it out 👇
randallsellar.substack.com?r=6xswth&utm...
Weekly insights on leadership, trust, and creating workplaces that actually work for people.
Check it out 👇
randallsellar.substack.com?r=6xswth&utm...
When people understand why their work matters, everything changes — effort, focus, engagement, confidence.
#Purpose #MeaningfulWork #CultureByDesign #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleAndCulture #FridayFocus
#Purpose #MeaningfulWork #CultureByDesign #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleAndCulture #FridayFocus
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
When people understand why their work matters, everything changes — effort, focus, engagement, confidence.
#Purpose #MeaningfulWork #CultureByDesign #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleAndCulture #FridayFocus
#Purpose #MeaningfulWork #CultureByDesign #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleAndCulture #FridayFocus
By the Numbers | Culture Energy Snapshot
43% of people emotionally exhausted at work.
65% not connected to their coworkers.
8 hrs/wk lost to fragmented workflows.
Culture isn’t just morale — it’s energy.
And when energy drops, performance follows.
43% of people emotionally exhausted at work.
65% not connected to their coworkers.
8 hrs/wk lost to fragmented workflows.
Culture isn’t just morale — it’s energy.
And when energy drops, performance follows.
Culture Energy - The New Competitive Advantage Nobody is Measuring
Work feels heavier for many organizations—and it’s not just burnout. What’s missing is Culture Energy: the fuel that drives clarity, trust, connection, and performance. With more ambiguity, faster cha...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
By the Numbers | Culture Energy Snapshot
43% of people emotionally exhausted at work.
65% not connected to their coworkers.
8 hrs/wk lost to fragmented workflows.
Culture isn’t just morale — it’s energy.
And when energy drops, performance follows.
43% of people emotionally exhausted at work.
65% not connected to their coworkers.
8 hrs/wk lost to fragmented workflows.
Culture isn’t just morale — it’s energy.
And when energy drops, performance follows.
Adaptive teams are built, not born. Curiosity, reflection, and openness create resilience.
#Adaptability #GrowthMindset #CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture #ThursdayThoughts
#Adaptability #GrowthMindset #CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture #ThursdayThoughts
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Adaptive teams are built, not born. Curiosity, reflection, and openness create resilience.
#Adaptability #GrowthMindset #CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture #ThursdayThoughts
#Adaptability #GrowthMindset #CultureByDesign #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture #ThursdayThoughts
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
When expectations are clear, teams move faster with less friction. Clarity isn’t control, it’s freedom.
#Clarity #LeadershipClarity #OrganizationalEffectiveness #CultureByDesign #HighPerformance #WednesdayWisdom #SSAInsights
#Clarity #LeadershipClarity #OrganizationalEffectiveness #CultureByDesign #HighPerformance #WednesdayWisdom #SSAInsights
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
When expectations are clear, teams move faster with less friction. Clarity isn’t control, it’s freedom.
#Clarity #LeadershipClarity #OrganizationalEffectiveness #CultureByDesign #HighPerformance #WednesdayWisdom #SSAInsights
#Clarity #LeadershipClarity #OrganizationalEffectiveness #CultureByDesign #HighPerformance #WednesdayWisdom #SSAInsights
Connection fuels energy, resilience, and performance. Even one meaningful moment can shift someone’s day.
#Connection #Belonging #CultureByDesign #TeamCulture #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipInsights
#Connection #Belonging #CultureByDesign #TeamCulture #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipInsights
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Connection fuels energy, resilience, and performance. Even one meaningful moment can shift someone’s day.
#Connection #Belonging #CultureByDesign #TeamCulture #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipInsights
#Connection #Belonging #CultureByDesign #TeamCulture #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipInsights
A good reminder to start the week: culture isn’t a statement — it’s a pattern. What we repeat becomes what we’re known for.
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #PeopleAndCulture #MondayMindset #LeadershipMatters #SSAInsights
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #PeopleAndCulture #MondayMindset #LeadershipMatters #SSAInsights
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A good reminder to start the week: culture isn’t a statement — it’s a pattern. What we repeat becomes what we’re known for.
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #PeopleAndCulture #MondayMindset #LeadershipMatters #SSAInsights
#CultureByDesign #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #PeopleAndCulture #MondayMindset #LeadershipMatters #SSAInsights
Big win today! 💙💚
Loved the fight from this team. The offence found rhythm (still need to work on the red zone offence), JSN came up huge (again), and the defence made the plays when it mattered. Not perfect, but I’ll take it!
#GoHawks
Loved the fight from this team. The offence found rhythm (still need to work on the red zone offence), JSN came up huge (again), and the defence made the plays when it mattered. Not perfect, but I’ll take it!
#GoHawks
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Big win today! 💙💚
Loved the fight from this team. The offence found rhythm (still need to work on the red zone offence), JSN came up huge (again), and the defence made the plays when it mattered. Not perfect, but I’ll take it!
#GoHawks
Loved the fight from this team. The offence found rhythm (still need to work on the red zone offence), JSN came up huge (again), and the defence made the plays when it mattered. Not perfect, but I’ll take it!
#GoHawks
Rest isn’t a pause, it’s a strategy. Reset, recharge, and prepare to start fresh.
#Rest #Wellbeing #LeadershipWellness #CultureByDesign #Recharge #MindfulLeadership #SundayReset #PeopleAndCulture #SelfCareForLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#Rest #Wellbeing #LeadershipWellness #CultureByDesign #Recharge #MindfulLeadership #SundayReset #PeopleAndCulture #SelfCareForLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Rest isn’t a pause, it’s a strategy. Reset, recharge, and prepare to start fresh.
#Rest #Wellbeing #LeadershipWellness #CultureByDesign #Recharge #MindfulLeadership #SundayReset #PeopleAndCulture #SelfCareForLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#Rest #Wellbeing #LeadershipWellness #CultureByDesign #Recharge #MindfulLeadership #SundayReset #PeopleAndCulture #SelfCareForLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
Purpose shows up in the way we lead, the choices we make, and the impact we leave behind.
#Purpose #LeadWithPurpose #CultureByDesign #PeopleAndCulture #Reflection #LeadershipDevelopment #WeekendWisdom #ImpactfulLeadership #InspirationDaily #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#Purpose #LeadWithPurpose #CultureByDesign #PeopleAndCulture #Reflection #LeadershipDevelopment #WeekendWisdom #ImpactfulLeadership #InspirationDaily #SellarStrategicAdvisory
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Purpose shows up in the way we lead, the choices we make, and the impact we leave behind.
#Purpose #LeadWithPurpose #CultureByDesign #PeopleAndCulture #Reflection #LeadershipDevelopment #WeekendWisdom #ImpactfulLeadership #InspirationDaily #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#Purpose #LeadWithPurpose #CultureByDesign #PeopleAndCulture #Reflection #LeadershipDevelopment #WeekendWisdom #ImpactfulLeadership #InspirationDaily #SellarStrategicAdvisory
Growth requires evolution — in leadership, mindset, and culture. Each new level asks us to show up differently.
#GrowthMindset #LeadershipGrowth #CultureByDesign #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipJourney #FridayFocus #InspireLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#GrowthMindset #LeadershipGrowth #CultureByDesign #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipJourney #FridayFocus #InspireLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Growth requires evolution — in leadership, mindset, and culture. Each new level asks us to show up differently.
#GrowthMindset #LeadershipGrowth #CultureByDesign #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipJourney #FridayFocus #InspireLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
#GrowthMindset #LeadershipGrowth #CultureByDesign #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #PeopleAndCulture #LeadershipJourney #FridayFocus #InspireLeaders #SellarStrategicAdvisory
BY THE NUMBERS
The Culture Tax
• 2.8 hrs/wk lost to miscommunication
• 1 day/wk managing preventable issues
• 40–60% slower timelines in low-trust cultures
• 34% higher turnover risk
• Only 23% strongly believe their leaders care
Small frictions → big costs.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-cul...
The Culture Tax
• 2.8 hrs/wk lost to miscommunication
• 1 day/wk managing preventable issues
• 40–60% slower timelines in low-trust cultures
• 34% higher turnover risk
• Only 23% strongly believe their leaders care
Small frictions → big costs.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-cul...
The Culture Tax: The Hidden Costs Draining Your Organization Every Day
Organizations rarely fail because of poor strategy. They fail because of friction — the small, everyday moments where clarity breaks down, trust weakens, or alignment slips. These hidden frictions cre...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
BY THE NUMBERS
The Culture Tax
• 2.8 hrs/wk lost to miscommunication
• 1 day/wk managing preventable issues
• 40–60% slower timelines in low-trust cultures
• 34% higher turnover risk
• Only 23% strongly believe their leaders care
Small frictions → big costs.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-cul...
The Culture Tax
• 2.8 hrs/wk lost to miscommunication
• 1 day/wk managing preventable issues
• 40–60% slower timelines in low-trust cultures
• 34% higher turnover risk
• Only 23% strongly believe their leaders care
Small frictions → big costs.
www.sellaradvisory.com/post/the-cul...