Description

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Sandi Ratcliff, CEO of the Fischer Group, to discuss how prioritizing culture can lead to transformative success. Sandi shares her experiences and strategies for rehabilitating a struggling organization by fostering trust, authenticity, and a supportive work environment. Tune in to hear inspiring insights on leading with heart, the importance of investing in people, and actionable advice for CEOs stepping into challenging roles. Discover the true impact of a heart-centered leadership approach on employee satisfaction and business performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Prioritize Culture: Leading with culture can drive significant turnaround in organizations.
• Consistency: Consistently showing up and treating people well builds trust and respect over time.
• Employee Focus: Putting employees first helps them feel valued and leads to better organizational outcomes.
• Adversity as a Teacher: Difficult experiences with poor leadership can teach invaluable lessons on what not to do.
• Long-Term Vision: Successful turnarounds require patience and sustained effort, often taking years to fully realize.

QUOTES

• "When people believe that you see them and you value them, listening to them and you have their best interests at heart, great things start to happen."
• "Just because you might be friends with someone doesn't mean that they share in your beliefs."
• "I believe as an employer, our job is to make everybody the best version of themselves."
• "It's not a coincidence if you find yourself in that spot; I believe that you were put there."
• "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."
• "When people see you show up in a different manner and it's done consistently, it's not just a couple days, but it's day in and day out, week in and week out, they start taking notice."

Learn more about Darrell and Larry: 

Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/

Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/

Connect and learn more about Sandi Ratcliff.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-d-ratcliff-cec/

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