SummaryIn this episode, Angie Wisdom and Levi Gurno discuss the critical importance of cultivating a winning culture within organizations. They explore how leadership directly impacts culture, the significance of having a clear mission and vision, and the challenges leaders face in maintaining a positive work environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to be intentional about hiring for culture, setting clear expectations, and balancing care with accountability. Ultimately, the episode highlights that effective leadership is key to fostering a thriving organizational culture. In this conversation, Levi discusses the critical aspects of leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, defining core values, and navigating difficult conversations. He highlights how leaders can create a positive organizational culture by understanding their own contributions and aligning their values with those of their team. The discussion also touches on the significance of mission and vision in guiding leadership practices and the necessity of caring for people in leadership roles.

Takeaways

• Culture often gets overlooked in favor of systems and processes.
• Leadership problems often manifest as cultural problems.
• Understanding your mission and vision is crucial for leadership.
• A winning culture is defined by clear purpose and standards.
• Hiring for culture is essential to protect and maintain it.
• What you tolerate as a leader defines your culture.
• Leaders must balance care for their team with accountability.
• Creating an interdependent team fosters a healthier culture.
• Leaders set the tone for the organization through their actions.
• Effective leadership requires self-reflection and humility. Leaders must reflect on their contributions to culture.
• Self-development is key to effective leadership.
• Core values bridge the gap between mission and vision.
• High turnover indicates a cultural leadership problem.
• Healthy conflict is essential for growth.
• Lead with permission in difficult conversations.
• Understanding values helps in hiring aligned individuals.
• Caring for people is crucial in leadership roles.
• Mission and vision should be felt internally and externally.
• Who you are as a leader shapes the culture you create.

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