This week our HR team hosted a small focus group of LifeSize employees to discuss our corporate culture and values over a bite of lunch. We randomly selected a group of employees from all departments and made sure to include folks with different lengths of tenure at LifeSize. While we have only been in business for six years, it’s amazing how many of our early people are still with us and I must admit how pleasantly surprised I was by the constructive and positive comments about the company. Employees beamed when they spoke about how our culture is supportive, open and empowering.

That’s not to say that we aren’t human. But I was extremely pleased to hear how we still have maintained our enthusiasm for building innovative, easy to use products. More importantly, as an HR person I was delighted to find that each of us at LifeSize understands how our role contributes to the greater good and success of the company.

It’s rare to find an organization that can hold onto its soul while it bends and changes thru growth. I believe we have been fortunate because we bring people into the LifeSize family who share common values.

Have you been part of a company that managed to stay a special place over time? What do you think was the secret to success?