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Clan Culture at Scale: How Growth Creates Factions, Misalignment, and Cultural Drift.
Abstract Clan organizational culture is characterized by belonging, mentoring, loyalty, and relational trust, often producing a “family-like” workplace identity (Cameron & Quinn, 2011). While clan cultures can drive engagement and cohesion in early-stage organizations, scaling introduces structural complexity, rapid hiring, and increasing performance expectations that can fracture shared meaning and create misaligned subcultures (Boisnier & Chatman, 2002; Strengers et al., 2

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Jan 2214 min read


🎉 Big Milestone Moment: Published Work! 🎉
I’m excited to share that my paper has officially been published, and it highlights an applied project I’m truly proud of: the GPS Project at Gateway Christian Academy. GPS stands for Gateway Parent Support, a PTA-style program created to strengthen family-school partnerships through faith-based engagement, consistent communication, and organized volunteer leadership. Rather than a traditional research study, this work focuses on application and real-world impact by using Edg

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Jan 131 min read


🍂 Fall Into Great Communication: Spook-tacular Tips & Tricks for Your Team 👻
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, one thing’s for sure: communication in your workplace doesn’t have to be scary. 🍁...

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Oct 1, 20251 min read


Launching GPS: Gateway Parent Support at Gateway Christian Academy
At Talk Tactics, we believe every school’s parent engagement program should be as unique as its community. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with Gateway Christian Academy to design a PTA-style program tailored exclusively for their school and give it a name that truly reflects their mission: GPS – Gateway Parent Support . Just like a GPS guides you in the right direction, this program will help parents navigate their role in supporting students, teachers, and the schoo

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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Bridging the Gap: Candice Karako Selected as 2025 More Perfect Union Fellow
At Talk Tactics Communication Consulting, our mission has always been clear: empower organizations to communicate with intention,...

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Jul 22, 20252 min read


👩⚕️ Are CNAs Being Heard? What Frontline Caregivers Really Think About Workplace Culture
The unsung heroes of long-term care? Certified Nursing Assistants. CNAs are often the first in and the last out when it comes to caring...

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May 14, 20253 min read


Shaping Culture in Care: A Communication Training for Today’s Nursing Home Leaders
By Kaylee Lindgren, ABD | Talk Tactics In today’s healthcare landscape—especially within long-term care facilities— organizational...

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Apr 30, 20253 min read


The Future of Social Media & Internet Marketing in Communication
By Kaylee Lindgren | Talk Tactics Let’s be honest—communication doesn’t look like it did ten years ago, let alone a hundred. With social...

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Apr 22, 20253 min read


Culture Isn’t Just a Vibe—It’s a Form of Control (And That’s Not Always a Bad Thing)
By Kaylee Lindgren | Founder, Talk Tactics When you think of organizational culture , you might picture team-building events, office...

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Apr 16, 20253 min read


What Is a Communication Audit—and Why Do You Need One?
Have you ever felt like your messages aren’t landing the way you intended? Or maybe you’re wondering why your school community, business...

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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Brand Development and Messaging Strategy Services for Effective Communication
Effective communication is crucial for organizations looking to establish a strong brand presence in today's competitive market. From...

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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Strategic Communication Workshops for Conflict Resolution and Collaboration
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, effective communication is paramount to success. Organizations that...

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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Effective Leadership Messaging Tactics for Organizational Success
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, effective leadership messaging is crucial for organizational success....

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Apr 8, 20252 min read



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