THIRSTY: Restoring Organizational Flow When Relationship-Culture Runs Dry in the Workplace

By Shelley Smith

"Thirsty" explores the concept of cultural dehydration in organizations, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding, diagnosing, and addressing the signs of a withering workplace culture. The book presents the idea that declining organizational cultures aren't necessarily broken-they're simply dehydrated and in need of revitalization. Through a combination of storytelling, research-backed insights, and practical frameworks, the author guides readers through recognizing early warning signs of cultural deterioration, understanding root causes, measuring impact, and implementing sustainable solutions. The book introduces the Cultural Rehydration Framework¿, a systematic approach to restoring trust, engagement, and high performance in organizations. The book is structured in three distinct parts: a compelling fable about Carrington & Sons (a venerable company facing cultural challenges), a textbook-style exploration of workplace culture concepts, and a practical field guide with implementable tools and templates. Together, these three sections provide a holistic approach to cultural transformation-engaging the reader through narrative, educating them through theory, and empowering them through practice. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes that cultural health isn't a one-time achievement but requires ongoing maintenance and nurturing. Organizations that successfully "rehydrate" their cultures see measurable improvements in engagement, retention, innovation, and financial performance. The book offers both immediate tactics for addressing urgent cultural issues and long-term strategies for building sustainable cultural health. "Thirsty" serves as an essential resource for leaders at all levels who recognize that workplace culture is not a soft, nice-to-have aspect of business, but a critical driver of organizational success and resilience.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997990643
• ISBN13: 9780997990645
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Premier Rapport
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.9" x 6.2"