Keywords

Navy culture, leadership, accountability, communication, culture reset, division standards, sailor engagement, cultural clarity, leadership behaviors, culture change

Summary

In this episode of Culture Keeper, Jessica Hardemon discusses the importance of understanding and shaping culture within the Navy. She emphasizes that culture is not broken at the command level but at the division level, and that leaders play a crucial role in influencing the culture through their actions and behaviors. The conversation covers key behaviors that can lead to cultural change, the steps for implementing a culture reset plan, and the challenges leaders face in making these changes. Hardemon encourages leaders to take immediate action to correct behaviors that undermine culture and to foster an environment of accountability and clear communication.

Takeaways

Culture breaks at the division level, not the command level.

Leaders must enforce standards to prevent cultural drift.

Accountability should be immediate and calm, not delayed.

Clear communication eliminates excuses and fosters execution.

Presence and visibility of leaders build trust and culture.

Recognition and correction must coexist for effective culture building.

Culture shifts when leaders take actionable steps.

Define non-negotiables to enforce cultural standards.

Regular audits help identify cultural inconsistencies.

Culture is a cycle of audit, enforce, reinforce, repeat.

Titles

Shaping Navy Culture: A Leadership Perspective

The Division's Role in Navy Culture

Sound bites

"Culture breaks at the division level."

"You don't fix the culture with the policy."

"Your sailors stop gambling with standards."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Culture in the Navy

05:38 Five Key Behaviors for Cultural Change

10:41 Implementing a Culture Reset Plan

15:14 The Challenge of Leadership and Culture