What if love, not fear, was the foundation of your workplace culture?

In this enlightening episode, Toby Mildon is joined by Simon Phillips - founder of The Change Maker Group and co-host of the Love Lead Change Podcast - to explore the transformative concept of a love-based organisation. They unpack the difference between love- and fear-based cultures and why empathy, psychological safety, and human-centred leadership are vital for inclusive growth.

Simon introduces the LACE Framework - Listening, Accountability, Collaboration and Empathy - and how it’s helping organisations shift from compliance-driven environments to high-performing, human-focused cultures. With references to Google’s Project Aristotle and Renee Smith’s research, Simon brings compelling evidence to back the business case for cultural change.

Key takeaways:

• What defines a love-based organisation—and why it matters
• Real-world data linking empathy and performance
• The core principles of the LACE Framework
• Practical tips for being a change-maker
• Why active listening is tougher—and more important—than we think

Guest Highlights:
Simon Phillips, Change Leadership Expert
🌐 Website: https://thechangemakergroup.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonphillips/

🔗 Resources:

• Renee Smith's work: https://www.reneesmithspeaks.com/writing
• Love Lead Change Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change

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