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Are you a law firm owner looking to create better work environments for your staff? In this episode of "The Guild Live Show," Tyson explores why every team does not always thrive in a so-called “innovative” culture, emphasizing the importance of tailoring workplace environments to unique needs. 

Tyson speaks to the importance of culture fit for companies who want to create healthy work environments. Sometimes the culture of a firm involves a certain type of individual who will make the firm better. Relying on creating a team of misfits can create environments where people might not be able to keep up and it can be damaging. If the environment of your firm is fast paced, it is important to hire people that fit that mold. Leaders play a role in creating and determining what the culture is and it is important that leaders know what they want for their firm.

Good work environments support employee’s development and mental health. Tyson shares some team activities leaders can coordinate to boost cognitive health. This can be things employees do solo or the team does together. Ideas include the team tracking their sleep to find out how much is needed to be productive, creating 90 minute work blocks where everyone does focused tasks and committing to minimizing some low value channels of information, like social media.

Take a listen.

• 1:20 The importance of culture fit over emulating large companies
• 4:00 Leaders' role in creating cultures that attract and repel talent
• 8:55 5 ways to make yourself less intelligent
• 15:14 Suggestions for team activities to boost cognitive health

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