In this episode of the Meridian Point, Kumar Dattatreyan interviews Chris Dyer, recognized as the #1 leadership speaker on culture by Inc. Magazine and author of three bestselling books including "The Power of Company Culture" and "Remote Work." Chris shares how a company's meeting culture can reveal its true organizational DNA and offers practical strategies for improving both meetings and workplace culture.

Chris's research reveals seven key pillars that all great company cultures share:

Implement focused, efficient meetings: Create different types of meetings for different purposes with clear expectations.

In remote settings: Use opening and closing check-ins to gauge team members' mental states and detect issues early.

Increase transparency: Share more information with employees about decisions, finances, and company direction.

Replace annual surveys: Use weekly single-question surveys with quick follow-up actions.

Focus on strengths: What you focus on grows; recognize positive behaviors to see more of them.

"We have to have many different types of meetings that are different lengths, different focuses, have different rules and permissions around them so people can navigate meetings differently."

"What you focus on grows."

"My job as a CEO was really to get out my virtual machete every single day and find ways to cut crap, cut meetings, cut things that was wasting people's time, energy, and focus."

For more insights on company culture and leadership, follow Chris Dyer's work through his books and speaking engagements.

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