--- title: "The Advantage Performance Culture Quest: 8 jewels that build great organizational cultures" description: Gather the jewels that help build create cultures! Join our quest to improve your organization's culture with these valuable, culture-focused learning & development jewels from our thought leader partners! image: https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/culture-quest-featured-ad.jpg --- [![Advantage Performance Group - We help organizations develop great people.](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/advantage-black-150px.png?width=150&height=87&name=advantage-black-150px.png "Advantage Performance Group - We help organizations develop great people.")](http://www.advantageperformance.com) Invite your colleagues to join the quest! ![Culture Quest - The jewels that build great cultures](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets/culture-quest-1500px-new.jpg?width=1500&name=culture-quest-1500px-new.jpg "Culture Quest - The jewels that build great cultures") # Discover the jewels that build great culture Follow along to access great learning & development content from thought leaders on the skills that are crucial for transforming your culture *Not enrolled yet?* [Sign up - it's free!](https://info.advantageperformance.com/culture-quest) Thank you for joining our **Culture Quest**. Your enrollment in any of these destinations provides you with access to them all! There will be a total of 8 "jewels" of valuable, culture-focused learning & development content from our thought leader partners for you to discover!  These are all facets of a great culture and are presented here as 8 jewels of discovery -- facets that can be developed at any time. They work especially well as an integrated strategy. *No particular order is intended.* --- ![1. Assess your culture](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems1.png?width=339&name=gems1.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_1-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_1-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_1-1.jpg) **1. Assess your culture** - In a world where workplace culture has become a key strategy for success, are you making culture count? Culture can energize or drain, motivate or discourage, empower or suffocate the people on your team. Make sure your culture is a force for good. Take our assessment and see where you stand:  [![Are we making culture count?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/70b304d4-e469-47d1-affe-ae5fcaebb38b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/70b304d4-e469-47d1-affe-ae5fcaebb38b)   --- ![2. Multiply intelligence](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems2.png?width=323&name=gems2.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_2-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_2-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_2-1.jpg) **2. Multiply intelligence** - In her groundbreaking research and bestseller, *[Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter,](https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Revised-Updated-Leaders-Everyone-ebook/dp/B01KT18416/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524686539&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Multipliers%3A+How+the+Best+Leaders+Make+Everyone+Smarter%2C) ***Liz Wiseman** discovered how people’s intelligence can be multiplied or diminished by their leaders. We've designed a 3-part mini learning journey to introduce some key concepts from the *Multipliers Simulation*, created with the Wiseman Group by our thought leader partners at **BTS**. Participate now and start the conversations that are helping companies worldwide transform their cultures. [![Go to My Multpliers Mini Learning Journey!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/b4e17528-eb05-4aea-b39e-1dabae47a4c8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/b4e17528-eb05-4aea-b39e-1dabae47a4c8) *Resume or retry the steps at your convenience:* 1. **Identify your diminishing tendencies** [Which Accidental Diminisher Are You?](https://www.advantageperformance.com/accidental-diminisher-quiz/) 2. **Define your superpower**[Name the Genius](https://www.advantageperformance.com/name-the-genius/)  3. **Play fewer chips**[Know When to Hold 'Em](https://www.advantageperformance.com/play-fewer-chips/) 4. **Complete your journey**[Create your certificate and claim your badge](https://www.advantageperformance.com/play-fewer-chips-complete/)   --- ![3. Influence effectively](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems3.png?width=323&name=gems3.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_3-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_3-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_3-1.jpg) **3. Influence effectively** - Cultures cannot change without effective change agents leading the way. Do you have great ideas? Are you trying to inspire change? Join our ***Influence Inside*™ mini learning journey** and get expert guidance to help bring your ideas to life. Leading the journey is Influence expert, executive coach and thought leader **Kelly Dozois,** founder of **Ocean Beach Consulting** and creator of [*Influence Inside*](https://www.advantageperformance.com/solution/influence-inside/)™, a popular interactive learning experience that develops skills for influencing others. [![Start my Influence Inside journey now!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/04fef240-0afb-4d4b-b409-1010757772e9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/04fef240-0afb-4d4b-b409-1010757772e9) *Resume or retry the steps at your convenience:* 1. **Identify your influence goal** and key stakeholder(s) [Download the Influence Strategy Tool ](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/Influence_Strategy_Tool_Learning_Journey.pdf?__hssc=36331391.5.1539873954034&__hstc=36331391.c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984.1537296277113.1539802935850.1539873954034.44&__hsfp=3032374695&hsCtaTracking=4b9f94c5-a6d4-403c-ac44-88b03b4412f4%7C99e0c660-eeb4-4eb7-ad3b-3cb26e9c63d5) 2. **Assess your influence readiness** [Take the assessment](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/c/?cta_guid=be3ba810-31b6-4886-8294-6cf785572349&placement_guid=59c1121a-08bb-4841-8b5f-fb310d4c3ae5&portal_id=1744953&canon=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Finfluence-learning-journey-process&redirect_url=APefjpEumRHkn83ASU7edGW3MtyzuHNluUMXNxf5ag0XNWdiRN5a3YvR38swaW6UGOee8lTZdl0aZ-PaTMmfelkiIVDUswolHX2ymt9gqaNWcUPvlBTCHGrI4WWP21vLy0UDsJ8hwffa0o-sc-XYEHEyu_EpKApyB2giqFocjMaJVX-8Ui_tFLO6iaccDTG7Zi90_xijCQaAwr4g90p48uGd-XyX9_rCTJQgrr611OqWOxZC1LLNV5f3w2j2DU4XnD9VU5ReNNx47dbjPdZyHCD_hlxEQbFUMO5horHJkEBHOUwY1lmTwN0&click=43fbe255-4b00-46a4-ba20-a6196eb6a94d&hsutk=c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984&pageId=6264133760&__hstc=36331391.c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984.1537296277113.1539802935850.1539873954034.44&__hssc=36331391.6.1539873954034&__hsfp=3032374695) 3. **Log in and learn** [Sign in to access 4 *Influence Inside*™](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/c/?cta_guid=1d3a6e6e-735f-4896-bef9-6dc5d68a94bb&placement_guid=79512f3e-25b9-4e3b-848c-8fc72b61144e&portal_id=1744953&canon=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Finfluence-learning-journey-process&redirect_url=APefjpF8Buq-JA-GADHyZweX5PkI6RLhvoUKv-x5DK6f5o5kRnyJsdmH_NHtewKBStcUGp4qDvrLk5W5V81NO1BdFoZQlN3OZQ00vpe1s38TatfOYBnTdsHf6vv_aYdtgP2akJLxID4c9dNcgf1Pj4RTshMTbTVdGq1L1wC-oR6TkpJbU37BBUHaoSH0byfJ5tFLt_Pn5wtusKGxCV0xkL0v6co3BYQeLcPNbdS6v6QnCFseTwYQsAddcCX58-agJrQtOu_ErO5V968p3rfVUuj6eiVs8-Hh_vMIQdvzugP2sy5AkiHqAjRW36sptGC2AU4XdeoBUGSuwhF9V_tkDpilplz7ihCssw&click=9c7c4b8f-1273-47af-a59e-86aa19cc9890&hsutk=c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984&pageId=6264133760&__hstc=36331391.c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984.1537296277113.1539802935850.1539873954034.44&__hssc=36331391.6.1539873954034&__hsfp=3032374695)[introductory learning modules](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/c/?cta_guid=1d3a6e6e-735f-4896-bef9-6dc5d68a94bb&placement_guid=79512f3e-25b9-4e3b-848c-8fc72b61144e&portal_id=1744953&canon=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Finfluence-learning-journey-process&redirect_url=APefjpF8Buq-JA-GADHyZweX5PkI6RLhvoUKv-x5DK6f5o5kRnyJsdmH_NHtewKBStcUGp4qDvrLk5W5V81NO1BdFoZQlN3OZQ00vpe1s38TatfOYBnTdsHf6vv_aYdtgP2akJLxID4c9dNcgf1Pj4RTshMTbTVdGq1L1wC-oR6TkpJbU37BBUHaoSH0byfJ5tFLt_Pn5wtusKGxCV0xkL0v6co3BYQeLcPNbdS6v6QnCFseTwYQsAddcCX58-agJrQtOu_ErO5V968p3rfVUuj6eiVs8-Hh_vMIQdvzugP2sy5AkiHqAjRW36sptGC2AU4XdeoBUGSuwhF9V_tkDpilplz7ihCssw&click=9c7c4b8f-1273-47af-a59e-86aa19cc9890&hsutk=c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984&pageId=6264133760&__hstc=36331391.c2b3938d64d36bc2259af521cc6b3984.1537296277113.1539802935850.1539873954034.44&__hssc=36331391.6.1539873954034&__hsfp=3032374695) to discover some research-based facts about influencing others that may surprise you! *Please allow a minute or two for the content to fully load. * 4. **Fine tune your strategy**  [Take a deeper dive and learn even more about influence!](https://info.advantageperformance.com/influence-learning-journey-process) Access a replay ofourvirtual learning experience with influence expert and executive coach Kelly Dozois 5. **Complete your journey** [Create your certificate and claim your badge](https://info.advantageperformance.com/influence-learning-journey-process) --- ![4.Make great decisions](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems4.jpg?width=323&name=gems4.jpg) --- ![gemstones_magnify_4-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_4-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_4-1.jpg) **4. Make great decisions** - Great cultures are the result of great decisions, and decision-making is a skill that can be learned and perfected. Boost your **Decision Mojo™** with some interactive, neuroscience-based strategies from our thought leader partner Brent Snow and his team at **10,000 Feet**.  [![Diagnose a Decision!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/10094cc7-9864-4533-a9ea-1ab941755d93.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/10094cc7-9864-4533-a9ea-1ab941755d93) *Resume or retry the steps at your convenience:* 1. **Discover the science behind decision-making** [Could your subconscious be derailing your decisions and your culture?](https://www.advantageperformance.com/make-great-decisions/) Your brain's **limbic system **– *the superpower subconscious parts of your brain *–  routinely records, adjusts, automates and influences the many decisions you make every day. But can that power also work against you? 2. **Recognize traps to watch out for**[6 common decision-making traps and how to avoid them](https://www.advantageperformance.com/6-traps/) - Decision-making traps are so hard-wired into our thinking process that we often fail to recognize them even when we are falling right into them. Here are 6 to look out for. 3. **Use our decision diagnostic tool** Based on a decision you're currently considering, [find out if you might be at risk](https://www.advantageperformance.com/make-great-decisions/) of falling into a trap. --- ![5. Lead Inclusively](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems-5-lead-inclusively.png?width=355&name=gems-5-lead-inclusively.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_5-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_5-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_5-1.jpg) **5. Lead inclusively** - Discover the difference between diversity and inclusion, **why you need both**, and why leading inclusively is not only a popular idea, it's a sound business strategy that leads to optimal results. Join thought leader Brent Snow for a discussion on **the business case for diversity & inclusion**: [![Why lead inclusively?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/d9e699a5-0bb5-45b9-aa50-477fa00ca853.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/d9e699a5-0bb5-45b9-aa50-477fa00ca853) --- ![6. Raise your EQ](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems6.png?width=323&name=gems6.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_6-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_6-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_6-1.jpg) **6. Raise your EQ** - Turn emotional intelligence into a competitive advantage for your organization. Use EQ to build psychological safety where innovation thrives by focusing on 3 critical skills drive that all winning cultures. [![Start my EQ journey now!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/736f6be1-0f9a-4321-b014-9c4e48b2bef3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/736f6be1-0f9a-4321-b014-9c4e48b2bef3)   --- ![7. Unlock potential](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems7.png?width=323&name=gems7.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_7-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_7-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_7-1.jpg) **7. Unlock the potential of your emerging workforce** - Build bench strength, increase your leadership capacity, and help keep a new generation of emerging talent focused and engaged by bridging the career development gap. Creating a great culture is key, with 95% of new recruits saying they value culture over compensation.   [![Help me unlock potential](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/7ac033cf-8c26-409f-a917-bfe4ff973a86.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/7ac033cf-8c26-409f-a917-bfe4ff973a86) *Resume or retry the steps at your convenience:* 1. **Assess your organization**  [I](https://www.advantageperformance.com/step1-assess/)[dentify your gaps](https://www.advantageperformance.com/step1-assess/)and provide suggestions on how you can address them immediately. 2. **Learn about mindsets** [Check out the differences](https://www.advantageperformance.com/step-2-learn-mindsets/) between what managers typically believe and what young professionals actually perceive. 3. **Explore solutions** [Get 3 strategies](https://www.advantageperformance.com/step3-explore-solutions/) that resonate with young professionals. --- ![8. Make it stick](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gems8.png?width=339&name=gems8.png) --- ![gemstones_magnify_8-1](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gemstones_magnify_8-1.jpg?width=1200&name=gemstones_magnify_8-1.jpg) **8. Make it stick** - Change is hard. It takes time. It’s uncomfortable and rarely sticks—unless you rethink the way you do it. Here are 3 ways to help your employees embrace the change you want and need! [![How to capture heads AND hearts](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1744953/69b49d88-7639-4cd1-abb5-1d453fd7d942.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1744953/69b49d88-7639-4cd1-abb5-1d453fd7d942) That's it! You've finished the **Culture Quest**! Feel free to revisit any of these facets of great cultures, and please [let us know](https://www.advantageperformance.com/contact-us/) if you'd like to explore implementing one or more of them in your organization!   ![treasure-400px](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets/treasure-400px.png?width=400&name=treasure-400px.png)     **![anchor and compass artwork](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/anchor-asset.png?width=200&name=anchor-asset.png)** #### Related resources [Culture Counts: Impact on productivity, profit & more](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/infographic-culture-counts.pdf) \[infographic\] ![pdf](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hub/1744953/file-3748267715.gif?width=16&name=file-3748267715.gif) [Top 10 List for Making Culture Count](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/making-culture-count-top-10-list.pdf) ![pdf](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hub/1744953/file-3748267715.gif?width=16&name=file-3748267715.gif) [Making culture count: Recognize Like a Rock Star](https://www.advantageperformance.com/recognize-like-a-rock-star/) [Rock star recognition form](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/recognize-like-a-rock-star-form.pdf) ![pdf](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hub/1744953/file-3748267715.gif?width=16&name=file-3748267715.gif) [A Conversation About Culture table mat](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/conversation-about-culture.pdf) ![pdf](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hub/1744953/file-3748267715.gif?width=16&name=file-3748267715.gif) [Creating a *Multipliers* Culture white paper](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hubfs/docs/whitepaper-multipliers-culture.pdf) ![pdf](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hub/1744953/file-3748267715.gif?width=16&name=file-3748267715.gif) [Customer story: Cultivating a culture of trust with *BlueEQ*](https://www.advantageperformance.com/story/cultivating-trust/) [Customer story: Reaping a harvest of collaboration and trust at Red Gold](https://www.advantageperformance.com/story/harvest-of-trust/) [Customer story: Cultivating culture change at Citizens Bank](https://www.advantageperformance.com/cultivating-culture-change-at-citizens-bank/) [Culture change: The magic of transformational moments](https://www.advantageperformance.com/culture-change/) [Building a culture of trust has become a high strategic priority for CEOs](https://www.advantageperformance.com/building-a-culture-of-trust/) **Invite a colleague!** Because quests are more fun when you're not alone! ![message in a bottle - join the culture quest!](https://info.advantageperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/quest-bottle.png?width=200&name=quest-bottle.png) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20Advantage%20Performance%20Culture%20Quest%3A%208%20jewels%20that%20build%20great%20organizational%20cultures) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Finfo.advantageperformance.com%2Fculture-quest%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) © 2026 Advantage Performance Group