Guest Polina Makievsky, President and CEO of Penfield Children's Center, actively operationalized and created a nurturing environment for employees to thrive.

Join Humanscape, hosts Shawn Gulyas and Jason Cochran for a deep dive into transformative leadership and organizational culture. Polina shares insightful perspectives on balancing motherhood with a demanding career, the significance of leading with love, and the power of re-teaching organizational values.

Listen in as the conversation explores the critical role of change readiness, the unique core values driving Penfield's mission, and the importance of focusing on both traditional metrics and employee engagement. Polina stresses how cultivating genuine relationships and fostering a culture of psychological safety can enrich team dynamics and drive success.

Key themes include the necessity of diverse talents, the use of the Colby assessment for understanding individual strengths, and a fresh outlook on leadership that emphasizes quality over quantity. Polina's emphasis on growth, impact, and operationalizing core values provides a blueprint for creating a thriving workplace.

Join the discussion for actionable insights on change management, implementing core values, and the future strategic focus of Penfield's culture.

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