Company Culture - BS or Big Deal? | Ep. 109
Mon Dec 02 2024
It's another episode with amazing co-host Ken Rusk and we're exploring the concept of company culture, discussing its importance, signs of toxicity, and how to create a place where people actually want to show up. Enjoy!
Takeaways
Culture is often misunderstood and dismissed by many employees.A toxic culture is characterized by infighting and blame.Understanding individual whys is crucial for building a strong culture.Timed pathways help align personal and organizational goals.Leaders must actively engage with employees to understand their needs.A positive culture fosters employee retention and productivity.Culture should be simple and straightforward, not theoretical.Listening to employees is key to preventing cultural decay.Creating a culture of support leads to better business outcomes.Leadership plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining culture.Chapters
00:00
Defining Organizational Culture
03:02
The Importance of Culture in the Workplace
05:51
Signs of a Toxic Culture
08:55
Understanding Individual and Organizational Whys
11:47
Creating Timed Pathways for Success
14:46
Bridging Individual and Company Goals
17:58
Practical Steps to Improve Culture
20:47
The Role of Leadership in Culture
23:45
Conclusion and Call to Action
Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/
Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)
keywords: organizational culture, workplace culture, toxic culture, employee engagement, leadership, company goals, individual goals, culture improvement, team dynamics, business success
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It's another episode with amazing co-host Ken Rusk and we're exploring the concept of company culture, discussing its importance, signs of toxicity, and how to create a place where people actually want to show up. Enjoy! Takeaways Culture is often misunderstood and dismissed by many employees.A toxic culture is characterized by infighting and blame.Understanding individual whys is crucial for building a strong culture.Timed pathways help align personal and organizational goals.Leaders must actively engage with employees to understand their needs.A positive culture fosters employee retention and productivity.Culture should be simple and straightforward, not theoretical.Listening to employees is key to preventing cultural decay.Creating a culture of support leads to better business outcomes.Leadership plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining culture.Chapters 00:00 Defining Organizational Culture 03:02 The Importance of Culture in the Workplace 05:51 Signs of a Toxic Culture 08:55 Understanding Individual and Organizational Whys 11:47 Creating Timed Pathways for Success 14:46 Bridging Individual and Company Goals 17:58 Practical Steps to Improve Culture 20:47 The Role of Leadership in Culture 23:45 Conclusion and Call to Action Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/ Music: Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission) By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission) keywords: organizational culture, workplace culture, toxic culture, employee engagement, leadership, company goals, individual goals, culture improvement, team dynamics, business success