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3. At gothamCulture, our diversity is our
strength. Our team members have
a wide variety of backgrounds, each
bringing different expertise and
experience that collectively make up
who we are.
“We always ask the WHY behind what
we do and we’re committed to bringing
maximum value to our clients.”
WELCOME...
We are committed to providing leaders
with powerful insight that helps drive
meaningful organizational change
through the lens of culture and strategy.
OUR PURPOSE

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OUR VALUES
Committed to the core
Maniacal pursuit of excellence
Unwavering integrity
Relatable expertise
Authentic community
Each of our values represent
a unique element of our culture.

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We feel a deep responsibility to
our clients and to each other. We
act with empathy and with the
best interest of others in mind.
COMMITTED TO THE CORE

6. Cutting corners is not an option. We’re deeply
committed to helping our clients and team
members reach their highest potential.
We’re reliable, flexible and organized.
We quickly—and enthusiastically—adapt
to the changing needs of our clients.
We’re not limited by job titles. Every
member of our team is empowered and
encouraged to do their very best work.
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“We have the desire
and willingness to go
to the end and beyond
to make sure we are
serving our clients.”
“We believe in our
team and we work
to understand what
motivates each person.”

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Maniacal pursuit
of excellence
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We have an obligation to ourselves, our clients
and other stakeholders to never settle for anything
less than excellence. It’s the standard to which we
hold ourselves and what others deserve from us.
MANIACAL PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

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We challenge each other to bring
our very best to the table.
We never say “that’s good enough.” We help
our clients meet their goals and help them
work even further toward excellence.
We’re in tune to the true needs of the
client and maintain exceptionally high
standards in everything we do.

10. “We challenge and hold
each other accountable
for doing our best.”
“Delivering the
highest quality product
and experience is
our top priority.”
Mpe
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11. UiUnwavering integrity
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We are honest with each other and
our clients. We do what’s right,
even when no one is looking.
UNWAVERING INTEGRITY

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Our moral compass and transparency
keep us grounded and honest.
We’d rather take the hard right
over the easy wrong.
We don’t sell our clients anything they
don’t need. We provide candid and
actionable feedback that drives results.

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“We do what we say we will,
with the best intentions; while
being honest and direct.”
“We’re transparent with our
clients about who we are
(and who we are not).”

14. ReRelatable expertise
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We remain humbly confident in
our own capabilities and expertise.
We pride ourselves on our ability
to relate to our clients in an
approachable, transparent manner.
RELATABLE EXPERTISE

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We check our egos at the door. Each of
us comes to the team with our learned
expertise, but we stay open and work to
relate to one another and to our clients.
We involve everyone in discussion and
decisions­—all with the ultimate goal of
improving ourselves and offering the
best possible service to our clients.
If we can’t help, we find someone who can.

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“We give each other the
space to be experts and the
grace to be colleagues.”
“We’re just as
comfortable on the
front lines as we
are in the C-Suite”

17. AcAuthentic community
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We connect with each other in
authentic ways because we know that
together we can do more than any of
us could do alone. Each of us plays a
unique part in fostering a community
of involvement and inclusion.
AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY

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Instead of working in our own silos,
we invite team members to
share their experience, their
stories, and their insights.
We never elevate ourselves above
our clients or each other because
of education or experience.
Through open and honest communication
we relate to each other, and our clients,
as both people and professionals.

19. “Our clients know
where we stand and
what we believe in.”
“We have a willingness
to learn from, and share
with, each other.”
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WHERE DO YOU FIT?
Flexibility
We respect that your life is more than
just work. We give you the flexibility to
work in the way that’s best for you.
In a cabin or in a coffeehouse; wherever
you’re comfortable and however you
prefer to work is up to you. As long as
the quality and your ability to help your
team are not sacrificed, of course.

21. Our team may be spread from coast to coast,
but we make it a point to stay connected
with each other as a tightly knit team.
No matter where you are geographically,
you’re not alone. Through email, video, or
in person, we are always collaborating to
better serve our clients and each other.
We Stay Connected

22. We make decisions collaboratively. We
welcome everyone’s input, because the
solutions we develop together are better than
anything we may come up with by ourselves.
You have a voice. No matter how many
letters are after your name, your insight
is always valuable and welcome.
Your Voice Matters

23. We help each other be our best. Whether
you need an extra hand or another set
of eyes, we’re willing to help, even when
it’s outside of our job description.
We’ll have your back. We’ll push
you to think bigger. And we’ll keep
learning and growing. Together.
You Are Supported

24. Twitter
@gothamCulture
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New York, NY 10004
Locations Contact
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