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Before rolling out the next big program to get employee ideas, consider these four secrets that have allowed organizations to create self-sustaining cultures of innovation that make employees-- and customers-- happy.

The right amount of change in a person’s life is similar to the sun rising on a new day. It’s full of possibilities and opportunities. But it can also be challenging. So how do we deal with the issue of change?

Preserving the health and overall wellness of employees is part of the DNA of the best companies. Winners of the Best and Brightest Wellness awards show how they engage and inspire employees as their greatest assets.

When it comes to engaging employees, Metro Detroit's 101 Best Companies to Work For in 2014 are stars. These companies represent a wide spread of pursuits, but all have a common thread. They have taken the time to develop programs and cultures that inspire employees to excel at work -- and be excited to do so.

Sibling rivalries can leave families ruined and businesses destroyed. To avoid sibling rivalry overdose, families and businesses need to establish “best practices.”

Leaders, unfortunately, do not always understand how to create an environment where it is safe to communicate openly and honestly. As a result, the best ideas are never shared or mistakes that could be avoided are made, and the company and everyone who is part of it, is worse off.

How to increase employee engagement to the upper 90 percentile by having staff choose behaviors. Tasty Catering’s focus is to create an inclusive society where everyone matters; everyone is somebody. Every voice must be heard.

Strength in diversity. That is just one of the common themes among winners of Corp!'s 2014 Salute to Diversity. The leaders, businesses and organizations show how a diverse workforce builds strong communities and bottom lines. Winners were honored Sept. 10 at MGM Grand Detroit.

As a leader, it is good to understand there exists a culture of subcultures. There is the subculture of ethnicities, religions, and the often overlooked and most important, the subculture of economic status. Each of these cultures guides behavior.

Entrepreneurs recognize the impact of culture on their bottom line but 70 percent say theirs needs improvement. A new turnstone study of entrepreneurs finds physical workspace, employee collaboration and well-being are areas for improvement.

The most important piece of building a team is to create a sense of community or affiliation among all members of the company. The team and the individual must excel -- one must simultaneously build the team and encourage independence.

Regardless of how your business was formed, or what your family system looks like, the family dynamics, culture, traditions and personality will permeate the business. As a family business you should embrace that and make the family and the company better because of it.