Culture eats strategy for breakfast. This is a quote from legendary management consultant, Peter Drucker, that implies that it’s the culture of your company that determines your success, regardless of how effective your strategy is. Today, Lydia Di Liello speaks with Jessica Navascues, a purpose-driven C-suite executive and a devout servant leader who uses this quote as the basis for her philosophy that making company culture part of your DNA is critical for every organization. Jessica has held senior roles at several manufacturing companies, including President of Building Systems at Cornerstone BuildingBrands, CEO at Allura Fiber Cement Products, and Managing Director of Sales and Operations for theUS & Canada at Plycem, one of the largest manufacturers of fiber cement and construction solutions inCentral America. In this episode, Jessica emphasizes the importance of building a well-defined, inclusive, and positive corporate culture and highlights the positive impact it can have, from facilitating better communication to driving innovation. We also touch on the significance of employee engagement, using metrics to drive decision making, and encouraging diversity of thought. Make sure to tune in today to hear all this and more from a leader who is passionate about building inclusive teams and creating strong cultures to deliver exceptional results

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