Culture Secrets

In this episode of the Culture Secrets Podcast, host Chellie Phillips explores the connection between independence and workplace culture. She highlights the importance of allowing employees to have independence and decision-making abilities, as it demonstrates trust and values their uniqueness. Phillips presents seven reasons why fostering employee independence is beneficial for culture building:

1. Increased Employee Engagement: Granting independence gives employees a sense of ownership and autonomy, leading to higher levels of engagement and contribution to the company's culture.

2. Enhanced Creativity and Innovation: Independence encourages employees to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and take risks, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.

3. Improved Job Satisfaction: Allowing independence shows that employees' contributions are valued, leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and fulfillment.

4. Strengthened Problem-Solving Skills: Independent work requires critical thinking and finding solutions, cultivating a culture of problem-solving and self-reliance within the organization.

5. Fostered Collaboration and Teamwork: Surprisingly, granting independence can actually promote stronger collaboration, as employees are more likely to take initiative and contribute their perspectives to team projects.

6. Increased Trust and Loyalty: Granting independence demonstrates trust in employees' abilities, leading to increased trust and loyalty toward the organization.

7. Encouraging Personal Growth and Development: Independence provides employees with opportunities to expand their skill sets, pursue professional growth, and contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment.

By allowing employees independence in their work, organizations create a positive work environment where individuals feel valued, motivated, and empowered. This positive culture attracts like-minded individuals and contributes to the overall success and growth of the organization.

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Joining me on this episode of the Culture Secrets podcast is Jennifer McClure. She has experience in various HR roles, including leadership and executive positions. She also spent about four years in executive search. Since 2010, she has had her own business as a professional speaker, focusing on people strategies and talent acquisition.

In the current landscape, talent is scarce, and people are changing jobs more frequently. This makes it challenging to recruit and retain talent, as candidates often demand higher salaries and have shorter career tenures. The way people approach work has shifted, and organizations need to adapt to these changes.

Culture has become a significant factor for individuals considering job opportunities. Even before 2020, culture was already a top consideration for job seekers. However, defining culture can be challenging as it varies based on individual perspectives and experiences within the organization. Companies need to ensure their stated values align with the actions and behaviors of their leaders and employees.

To evaluate the culture of an organization, job seekers should first determine what is important to them. They should then research companies and ask relevant questions during interviews to gauge whether the organization aligns with their values and preferences. Platforms like Glassdoor can provide aggregate employee reviews, although it's essential to consider the overall picture and not rely solely on disgruntled employees' comments.

Overall, understanding and assessing culture is crucial for both job seekers and organizations. A strong culture that aligns with employees' values can attract and retain top talent.

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Join host Chellie Phillips in this episode of Culture Secrets as she explores the pivotal role of internal communications in fostering a thriving workplace culture. Discover the significance of transparent leadership, psychological safety, employee engagement, and effective collaboration. Gain valuable insights into creating a value culture through a multifaceted approach to internal communications. Don't miss this episode to uncover actionable strategies that will help you build a strong and successful organizational culture. Subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to spread the secrets of culture transformation. Visit www.chelliephillips.com for more information.

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Are you an entrepreneur or business owner looking to craft a culture for your employees? In this episode of the Culture Secrets Podcast, I chat with Steven Carse about how to turn your vision into a meaningful culture that doesn't get lost in the hustle. We discuss elements such as creating measurable goals and providing opportunities for meaningful connections. Tune in now and learn more about building a value culture at work! 

Steven shares that he and his team  didn't intentionally create a culture, but it's something to keep in mind when starting a business. He suggests building in time for people to connect and make meaningful relationships as well as incorporating elements from both the objective and subjective sides. Additionally, it's important to remember why you started your business – have fun and do something that you enjoy! 

Check out these highlights:
1. At 25:50, Steven advises entrepreneurs to craft a culture for their employees that incorporates both objective and subjective elements. He suggests a 10 year vision with measurable goals, as well as providing opportunities for meaningful connections in order to keep the vision from getting lost in the hustle of starting a business. 

2. At 26:23, Steven emphasizes the importance of building in time for people to connect, noting that even extroverts need this connection and feeling less lonely at work. 

3. At 28:31, Steven provides an important piece of advice for entrepreneurs- to focus on creating an environment that everyone can enjoy and benefit from, even if it takes some inefficient time management.

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On this episode, I talk culture with Jana Adams. She's the executive director of Touchstone Energy. She says culture is at the top of mind of today's cooperative CEOs. I've worked in the co-op world for over 25 years and happen to believe that co-ops are uniquely positioned to create great cultures and use that to attract some of the best and brightest of this next generation entering the workplace. 

Few takeaways to listen for: 

• Strategy doesn't matter if you don't have the culture in place to implement it. You need a culture in place that makes employees feel safe embracing new ideas and processes. 
• Jana says flexible work schedules can positively impact culture when you focus on collaboration and connection. She also shares tools you can use to do just that. 
• Associations should play a role in fostering cultures inside their industry.
• Don't be afraid if everyone doesn't get behind your culture change. It's called self-selections. Some people will leave because they aren't in alignment and that's ok.

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In this episode, you'll meet Mark Allred. He's the Director of Talent Development and Growth for Reveal Global Intelligence and oversees all aspects of the Reveal Talent Community which provides coaching and career support for professionals. He's also the host of the Career PROgression Podcast (https://revealtalent.com/resources/). 

Want to make sure recruiters can't coax your best employees away? Check out what Mark has to say. Here's a few tidbits....
1:30     Gen Z in the workplace
8:46     COVID is the unsung hero for American workers
11:17   Culture wants from employees
16:39   Workplace Drivers
20:27   Flexibility in work
22:30   Re-recruiting employees

You can learn more from Mark, an numerous other business leaders, in my book Culture Secrets (link below). 

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Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast, where we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of workplace culture with the one and only Richard Sheridan! He's the co-founder and CEO of Menlo Innovations, a software company that's famous for its unique and quirky approach to work culture. If you've ever wondered how to make your workplace more productive, fun, and downright delightful, you won't want to miss this episode. So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear Richard's insights on everything from team building to office design, all with his signature wit and charm. This is one podcast you won't want to miss!

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I'm excited to introduce you to Garry Ridge. Garry has 25 years of experience as the Chairman and CEO of WD 40 company. Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote, pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. turning that into action. He believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, contribute to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected and provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped established at the WD 40 company.

Check out these highlights: 
2:30  What is WD-40 Company Culture?
3:28 Imagine if work was about something bigger than you? It's about people, purpose and value. 
5:33  Importance of Trust and the Culture Petri Dish
10:12 Importance of leadership
13;35 Hire for values
19:34 Expressions of appreciation
22:06 Purpose in life it to make people happy
25:58 Accountability
28:46 Companies have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. 

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Tom Keesling is the Chief Marketing Officer for CUE Streaming and the international president of CUE International. CUE stands for communication unites everyone. I love that! Many of you know my background is in journalism and PR, so communication is a big deal to me. It's also an important feature in building a strong people-centered culture in the workplace. The company provides around 5000 channels, and is the largest streaming service in the world. They have a fundraising arm for churches, and nonprofits as well. I feel one of the most important things a leader can communicate is their vision. In fact, the first question I asked Tom was, as a leader, or someone developing a business, it's easy to get hung up on raising capital, hiring people creating products and getting all of your services ready to go. So how do you, yourself, get a clearer vision for the environment of the organization and what you want it to be like for the people that work for you? And once you get that vision, how do you create it in reality? 

What’s your vision for the future?   1:29

How important is it to get out of the office?  2:54

Hiring for skill vs. skill.  5:51

How important is culture to your business?   6:54

Integrating people into society.   8:04

Paying people for their hearts.   11:00

Cultural Committee and how it grows.   12:16

What is culture and mission?

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Gallup is the go to for research, especially when it comes to all things workplace. However, I think they got their latest message wrong. At least partly. I do agree that culture is one of the biggest leadership issue of our time. I don't believe that the workplace as we know it is dead. I think it's a great time to focus on creating a culture where employees feel valued and feel like they belong. When we do that, we'll create thriving workplaces where both employees and business succeed.  


The importance of building a human centered culture.
1:22

When an employee feels they belong.
2:43

Culture is hard to create, but it does take an intentional effort.
3:44

How to help employees feel purpose in their work?
4:50

Building a strong people-centered workplace culture using value culture. 6:28

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