Building Culture and Mentorship with Michelle Sutter from Fanatics
In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Michelle shares her diverse career journey from working on cruise ships to leading culture and organizational development at Fanatics.
She discusses how her sales leadership experience influenced her approach to building sustainable organizational culture.
Michelle details her efforts in designing and scaling impactful mentorship programs, starting with a grassroot initiative within her organization. She also talks about maintaining cultural consistency across remote teams and shares practical advice on fostering a culture of care and appreciation.
Michelle ends with an announcement of her upcoming nonprofit, Opening Doors Foundation, aimed at mentoring female professionals in Kenya.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:51 Michelle's Career Journey
01:46 Transition to HR and Culture Building
02:22 Sales Leadership and Organizational Culture
03:09 Designing a Sustainable Mentorship Program
06:58 Launching a Nonprofit Mentorship Program
07:37 Maintaining Culture Across Remote Teams
11:08 Advice on Leadership and Culture
12:22 Conclusion and Farewell
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