Today’s second installment of the ‘Culture, Culture, Culture!’ series answers the question ‘What can get in your way?’ once you have determined your mission, vision, and values, as outlined in the first installment. It may come as no surprise that, given that culture is so closely related to the attitudes and actions of employees, people can be the biggest factor standing in your way of establishing a healthy, and ultimately productive one.
In their discussion about this, Maria and Michelle begin by looking at the root of culture, where the problems can start, and both the ease and difficulty involved in establishing a positive culture when starting a business. Questions regarding the relative value of talent and culture fit, non-negotiables and shared vision, compromising on leadership positions, and how to effectively begin to change a culture are all examined as well. As Michelle often states, the role of the leader is paramount in determining culture, so she and Maria also examine the qualities necessary in this regard. While, as they say, culture is not ‘frickin’ rocket science’, there are certain complexities and variables which need to be considered and addressed, and that is precisely what these experts from REL Talent do with their trademark wisdom, humor and passion in today’s fascinating episode.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“We’re so sick of hearing people use the word ’culture’, not because it isn’t important, but because it’s not frickin’ rocket science!”
“Just frickin’ figure it out already!”
“The individuals play a big role.”
“Don’t change your dream, but maybe change the way you get there.”
“Culture happens in small groups, small departments.”
“Your leader is either vocal and inspiring enough to drive that cultural direction, or the loudest person on the team will drive that direction for you.”
“Purpose drives people.”
“There’s a level of authenticity that comes from just being honest.”
“Sometimes you’ve got to tell people that the baby is ugly.”
“One of the cornerstones of a successful leader is the ability to trust you.”
“The humility and the openness that it takes to stand up and say, ‘That didn’t serve us – we need to go in a different direction’, I think there’s power in that.”
“When you give us the ability to find the solution, we are more likely to buy into the fact that that is the correct solution.”
“Choose shitty leaders, get shitty results.”
Show Links:
REL Talent homepage: https://www.reltalent.com/
