Rethink Culture

Rethink Culture

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Rethink Culture episodes

  • S03E16 How Autonomy Leads to a Better Way, with Dunia Reverter

    “If you think your team or your organization are not working well, are not doing things, are not to be trusted, are not ready for this, there's something in you here that is all of that. So what in you needs to change, so this space appears for the rest of the team to rise? Be hungry for the collective intelligence to arise. Be happy when you join a meeting and the outcome from it is different from what you envisaged it was going to be. Go with the curiosity of seeing what the solution will be, as opposed to “how am I going to convince everybody that my solution is the one.” If you don't get too attached to your solutions, that's when the magic happens.”

    S03E16 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Dunia Reverter, co-founder of Krisos, a company that buys and transforms businesses into a force for good, and co-founder of JobsWithNoBoss.com, a job board for self-managed organizations. In this episode, Dunia shares her journey from corporate disillusionment at GE to pioneering radical workplace transformations through self-management, transparency, and distributed leadership. She discusses how Krisos acquires companies and restructures them into self-governing, profit-sharing models, proving that autonomy and trust drive both financial success and employee fulfillment. The conversation dives into decision-making by consent, conflict resolution through emotional intelligence, and liberating meeting structures that foster collective wisdom. Dunia leaves us with actionable insights on how leaders can rethink hierarchy, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate cultures where people thrive.

    📢 Do you want to build a high-performance culture? It all starts here: www.rethinkculture.co
    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • Why self-managed organizations without bosses outperform hierarchical structures
    • The financial and cultural benefits of employee-owned, autonomous workplaces
    • How collaborative decision-making integrates objections for stronger outcomes
    • How to build high-trust cultures through conflict resolution and emotional intelligence
    • Meeting tools like Liberating Structures that boost inclusivity and effectiveness

    Further resources:
    • Krisos’s Website: https://krisos.eu/ 
    • Dunia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethdixonspeaks/ 
    • Reinventing Organizations, by Frederic Laloux: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20787425-reinventing-organizations 
    • Brave New Work, by Aaron Dignan: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40338432-brave-new-work 
    • Moose Heads on the Table, by Lisa Gill and Karin Tenelius: www.goodreads.com/book/show/55048428-moose-heads-on-the-table

    42 min
  • S03E15 Culture Classics: Aligning what you think, say and do: Where culture meets values, with Robert Glazer

    “Who you choose as your partner, what you choose as your vacation or your place of work, or the community you choose to live in, I think if these are not aligned to your values, you have a very low chance of success in the long run.”

    We're republishing one of our "Culture Classics" with Robert Glazer, founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global affiliate marketing agency that’s recognized by the Glassdoor Employee Choice Awards for two years in a row. He's also the author of six books including Elevate and How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace. Robert is the host of the very successful the Elevate Podcast and the Friday Forward newsletter, which reaches 200,000 subscribers.

    Robert has a lot to say about how culture intersects with core values. He describes how he was inspired to build a company with a strong culture due to past negative experiences in high-growth venture-backed businesses. For Glazer, culture is what you do, not what you say - and he’s proud of creating a culture where what the company thinks, says, and does are in alignment. He describes how Acceleration Partners has a unique culture that fits only 1-2% of people that subscribe to their three company values - own it, embrace relationships, excel and improve - and how he’s worked over the years to distill the company values down to the essential three. And how he prefers to have a candid conversation and fire fast when a person is not the right culture fit.  He talks a lot about cultivating vulnerability within an organisation, but drawing a fine line between emotionally transparent and overly emotional, or the “drama” that might erode trust within a team. And why developing an authentic foundation grounded in core values is essential in becoming a level four or five leader.

    📢 Do you want to build a high-performance culture? It all starts here: www.rethinkculture.co
    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:

    · How culture and core values shape a company.

    · Robert’s journey to building a strong culture after bad experiences in venture-backed businesses.

    · Why culture is what you do, not just what you say.

    · The three essential values that define Acceleration Partners.

    · The importance of firing fast when culture fit isn’t there.

    · Balancing vulnerability with trust-building, not drama.

    · Why core values are key to becoming a top-tier leader.


    Further resources:

    · Robert Glazer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer

    · Acceleration Partners: https://www.accelerationpartners.com/

    · Acceleration Partners on Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Acceleration-Partners-Reviews-E775757.htm

    44 min
  • S03E14 Treating Employees as Nice as You Treat Customers, with Stephan Meier

    “What really changed was the experience during the pandemic. The pandemic, in my view, put a very bright spotlight on things that are not working in society as well, put a spotlight on inequalities that exist in society. But it also put a stark spotlight on what is not working in the workplace, why people are actually quitting, why they're frustrated, and why engagement levels are so low.”

    S03E14 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Stephan Meier, leading expert at the intersection of behavioural economics, corporate strategy, and the future of work, whose journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned professor at Columbia Business School illustrates his deep expertise in human behaviour and organizational strategy. 

    In this episode, Stephan delves into the transformative power of an employee-centric approach and the critical role of trust and intentional leadership in building thriving cultures. He explores the challenges and opportunities of hybrid work, emphasizing the balance between autonomy and effective teamwork. Stephan also reflects on how data-driven insights and AI can be leveraged to create personalized and engaging employee experiences. He advocates for leadership that shifts from micromanagement to empowered coaching, ultimately driving sustainable business success through enriched workplace culture.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organisational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • The impact of employee-centric leadership on business success.
    • Balancing autonomy with collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
    • Treating employees as the new customers to drive innovation.
    • Leveraging data and AI for personalized employee experiences.
    • The importance of trust and intentional social interactions at work.
    • Real-world examples of transformative cultural practices.https://youtu.be/i8jLV8IjJbU

    Further resources:
    • Stephan’s Website: https://www.stephanmeier.com/ 
    • Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-meier-cbs/

    46 min
  • S03E13 Letting Go of the "Mum Role" as a Leader, with Helen Sanderson

    “I think my deepest ambition for work is that it's a place where we don't just have well-being, but we have well-being in its true sense, great social connections, great relationships. It's not lonely anymore. It's not miserable. That we support each other and challenge each other, but it's also a place of personal growth and development… And that we go to work to grow and evolve as humans, as well as deliver a great service to other people.”

    S03E13 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Helen Sanderson, founder of the UK-based home care organization Wellbeing Teams, which transformed its workplace culture by prioritizing trust over hierarchy through self-management principles. In this episode, Helen reflects on the challenges of transitioning from a traditional leadership role to fostering a culture rooted in autonomy, direct communication, and empathy. She discusses how such a shift demands fundamental changes in both leadership mindset and organizational structure, emphasizing the need for leaders to model desired behaviors rather than impose top-down mandates.

    At Wellbeing Teams, psychological safety is treated with the same importance as physical safety, cultivating an environment where team members feel secure enough to voice concerns, take risks, and express their authentic selves. Helen reveals how building a culture of trust and value not only enhances employee satisfaction but also leads to higher-quality client care. Tune in to explore the tangible benefits of rethinking workplace dynamics through empathy and empowerment.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organizational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • How self-management principles transform both leaders and organizations.
    • Why psychological safety is the foundation of innovative workplace cultures.
    • Practical approaches to fostering team autonomy and empathy.
    • The importance of direct, transparent communication in enhancing team dynamics.
    • Why modeling desired behaviors is essential for authentic culture development.
    • How leaders can unlearn entrenched behaviors and embrace vulnerability.

    Further resources:
    • Helen Sanderson Associates Website: https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/ 
    • Helen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ 
    • Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness, by Frederic Laloux: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20787425-reinventing-organizations 
    • The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, by Martha N. Beck: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55481231-the-way-of-integrity 
    • Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, by Charles Duhigg: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157981748-supercommunicators 
    • The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, Amy C. Edmondson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40275161-the-fearless-organization

    44 min
  • S03E12 Culture Classics: Culture needs to meet strategy for breakfast, lunch, dinner with Spencer Harrison

    "The best organizations will win the battle for talent by creating cultures that allow people to be their best more frequently. And that means one of your practices as a leader needs to be gathering stories that tell you when your people are at their best."

    We're republishing one of our "Culture Classics" with Spencer Harrison, a professor of organizational behaviour at INSEAD Business School and TED speaker. Spencer's expertise and research are widely recognized in the field, and his work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Money, and Inc. magazines. He co-founded The Creative Collaboratorium, the world's largest working group of creativity researchers, and serves as a culture advisor to some of the world's fastest growing companies, including Google, Salesforce, and Deloitte.

    Spencer shares his journey from English to business professor and provides insight into ways of identifying outstanding management and leadership. He describes the differences and relationships between big C culture and small C culture, and highlights the value of a healthy work-life balance for employees. Despite their unpopularity, he stresses the role of office meetings in maintaining company culture and explains why leaders should take an interest in story-gathering and storytelling.

    The podcast is created by Rethink Culture. Our goal is to help 1 million businesses create healthier, happier cultures, by turning culture into a KPI. Visit rethinkculture.co to see how you can create a healthier culture at your company.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.


    Listen to this episode to find out:
    · Spencer's journey from wanting to be an animator and a poet to becoming a business professor.

    · How to identify the excellent managers and the high-performing leaders.

    · What is big C culture and what is small C culture.

    · What anthropologists discovered conducting research on tribes sharing a sack of rice.

    · The role of meetings in building a culture supported by visual information.

    · How high-performing leaders transform meetings into cultural moments.

    · Why leaders need to be story-gatherers and storytellers.

    · How to give a sense of meaning to your team through stories.

    · Why culture should not be abstract values and impersonal behaviours, but personal and relatable stories.

    · Why culture needs to meet strategy, not just for breakfast but also for lunch, dinner and the after party.

    · What you can do to create a better work-life balance for the people in your organisation.

    · If we need the office to maintain culture.

    Further resources:
    · Spencer Harrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiosityatwork/

    · INSEAD: https://www.insead.edu/

    · Book of Questions, by Pablo Neruda: https://www.amazon.com/The-Book-of-Questions/dp/1592703224

    · Odes to Common Things, by Pablo Neruda: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Things-Bilingual-Pablo-Neruda/dp/0821220802

    54 min
  • S03E11 From Followers to Leaders: The Magic of Self-Management, with Natacha Neumann

    “At some point in the Industrial Revolution, it made sense that we create humans that conform and just produce. In our day and age we need to go back to what makes us human, especially with AI taking over all those manual processes. We need to relearn to be the children now. To be creative, to be human, to have human connections… Whatever happens, deal with it with love... You can't lead anybody until you love yourself. And you can't lead anybody that you don't love.”

    S03E11 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Natacha Neumann, the founder and manager of Erdbär, a company dedicated to creating healthy snacks for kids under the brand Freche Freunde. With a multicultural background and a passion for impact, Natacha transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship. The influence of her parents’ personalities, combined with her experiences as a mother, shaped her into a leader who values empathy, autonomy, and the transformative power of workplace culture. Under her leadership, Erdbär grew rapidly, becoming a pioneer in self-managed organizational structures inspired by Holacracy.

    In this episode, Natacha delves into the practicalities of implementing self-management, including the initial chaos and eventual clarity that came with adopting Holacracy. She emphasizes the importance of balancing male and female energies in leadership and that the true magic lies in helping employees move from being passive followers to active leaders. Natacha also discusses the critical role of love and belonging in the workplace, arguing that leaders must create environments where people feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and innovate. Her insights challenge traditional notions of leadership, urging leaders to let go of control, trust their teams, and focus on fostering a culture of autonomy, purpose, and human connection.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organisational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • How Natacha transitioned from a corporate mindset to self-management and Holacracy.
    • Why balancing male and female energies creates empathetic, effective leadership.
    • The role of psychological safety and trust in empowering employees.
    • The challenges and rewards of transitioning to self-managed teams.
    • How personal transformation fuels successful self-management.
    • Why love and belonging are essential for innovation and growth in the workplace.

    Further resources:
    • Natacha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natacha-neumann-333b19/ 
    • Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage in Human Consciousness, by Frederic Laloux: https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Organizations-Creating-Inspired-Consciousness-ebook/dp/B0D8WKRFMB 
    • The Art of Loving, by Erich Fromm: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Loving-Erich-Fromm-ebook/dp/B00BBPWAJC

    51 min
  • S03E10 Purposeful Workplace Culture and the Impact of Micro-Giving, with Masami Sato

    “It's not about charity, it's about impact… unlocking the human potential through making people see that enormous power they have in making a difference.”


    S03E10 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Masami Sato, founder of B1G1, a global social enterprise dedicated to integrating impactful giving into everyday business operations. Masami is a 2-time TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author of four books, and a transformative leader whose B1G1 movement has delivered over 360 million giving impacts worldwide. Her diverse background, from studying architecture to becoming a chef and ultimately leading a social initiative, reflects her creative and adaptable approach to life and leadership. Fresh off celebrating her 50th birthday, Masami shares her approach to building workplace cultures where purpose and business thrive together.

    In this episode, Masami highlights innovative ways businesses can integrate social impact into their workflows. She discusses how micro-giving, embedding small, meaningful acts of generosity into day-to-day business activities, can profoundly influence employee engagement and satisfaction. She shares practical examples, such as empowering employees to choose causes they care about and gamifying giving initiatives to make them engaging and fun. She emphasizes the power of gradual, authentic cultural shifts over large, top-down initiatives. Drawing from her Japanese heritage, she emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking, trust-building, and the essence of family-business values in fostering lasting cultural success. Leaders are encouraged to reflect on their own sense of purpose, ensuring their vision enriches both themselves and their teams.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organisational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • How micro-giving transforms workplace culture through small, everyday actions.
    • Why gradual, authentic changes resonate more with employees than top-down initiatives.
    • The power of letting employees choose causes they care about for deeper engagement.
    • Creative ways to gamify social impact and celebrate achievements collectively.
    • How aligning day-to-day tasks with a larger mission fosters purpose at work.
    • Insights from Japanese business culture about long-term trust and sustainability.
    • Why purpose-driven leadership enhances workplace fulfilment and impact.
    • Must-read resources for embedding social giving into your business strategy.

    Further resources:
    • B1G1 Website: https://b1g1.com/
    • Masami on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/ 
    • Giving Business: Creating the Maximum Impact in a Meaning-Driven World, by Masami Sato: https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Business-Creating-Maximum-Meaning-Driven-ebook/dp/B01FFA28VI 
    • Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, by Paul Polman & Andrew Winston: https://www.amazon.com/Net-Positive-Courageous-Companies-Thrive-ebook/dp/B08TCHX4FY

    41 min
  • S03E09 Designing a Net Positive Culture with Co-creation, with Ulla Sommerfelt

    “We know that our P&Ls have to yield a net positive financial result, but I think also businesses need to yield a net positive people result… Net positive just means giving more than you take… When you use co-creation… people feel ownership and you don’t have to explain or implement it afterwards because when you’ve co-created, everybody is involved, and everybody knows what we’re talking about… In a company where people lead themselves, what do we need leaders for? We need leaders to give us direction and to inspire us, and we need leaders to push us out of our comfort zones and then have our backs when we fail…”

    S03E08 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Ulla Sommerfelt, a dynamic serial entrepreneur from Denmark. Ulla is a seasoned CEO, founder with an exit, investor, and mentor. With a deep passion for leadership and culture design, she recently released her book Firesoul Leadership, which features a striking red cover. Ulla’s journey includes building a thriving culture from scratch at EGGS Design, an innovation consultancy where she grew the team from 27 to 130 people across 27 countries over a decade. Ulla is currently focused on her latest venture, Femtech Studios, dedicated to promoting female wellness.

    In this episode, Ulla shares profound insights into the transformative power of workplace culture, emphasizing the need for intentionality in its design. She highlights the interplay of masculine and feminine leadership energies, advocating for a balance between achieving results and fostering empathy. Ulla underscores the importance of connection before performance, reminding us that people are not resources but human beings deserving trust and understanding. She challenges leaders to rethink culture as a dynamic system that must align with strategy to succeed. Through personal stories and practical advice, Ulla inspires us to lead with heart, prioritize people, and create workplaces where teams thrive.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organisational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • Why culture must be designed intentionally to align with strategy and prevent dysfunction.
    • How masculine and feminine leadership energies can balance results-driven focus with empathy and care.
    • The power of connection before performance in building trust and achieving team synergy.
    • Why leading with heart and love creates loyalty and engagement in teams.
    • How to treat culture not as a "fluffy" concept, but as a system that requires as much focus as strategy.
    • Practical ways to redefine success by valuing employees as people, not resources.

    Further resources:
    • Ulla’s Website, Mother Hen Ventures: https://www.motherhen.ventures/
    • Ulla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ullasommerfelt/
    • Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, by Andrew S. Winston: https://www.amazon.com/Net-Positive-Courageous-Companies-Thrive-ebook/dp/B08TCHX4FY
    • Firesoul Leadership: An Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Fueling Growth, Igniting Creativity, and Crafting a Culture of Compassion, by Ulla Sommerfelt: https://www.amazon.com/Firesoul-Leadership-Entrepreneurs-Creativity-Compassion-ebook/dp/B0DGJ5G4P8

    47 min
  • S03E08 The Five Pillars of a Thriving Workplace Culture, with Elizabeth Dixon

    “The magic… is what happens between that frontline employee and the customer… the outcome is impact. It’s impact on people’s lives. And ultimately that impact, it drives business success. The framework to get there is to choose your mindset, create your culture, know your customer, define your differentiator, and pursue innovation and iteration. And those are not things we do once, we set them, we’re good and now we’re going to do something else. They’re continual. Culture is living, it’s people. It’s lives. It’s humans. We have to continually keep it alive.”

    S03E08 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Elizabeth Dixon, President and CEO of the Trilith Foundation, a nonprofit for artists. Elizabeth is a speaker and entrepreneur with expertise in customer experience and workplace culture. She’s the author of two books, The Power of Customer Experience and The Strength of Purpose. Having worked with brands like Chick-Fil-A and inspired by visionaries like Horst Schulze of Ritz-Carlton, she brings purpose-driven leadership to life. Her book, The Power of Customer Experience, offers practical insights for creating impactful cultures and delivering exceptional service.

    In this episode, Elizabeth shares how aligning personal purpose with organizational culture drives success. She highlights leadership through vulnerability, continual growth, and her five pillars of workplace excellence: mindset, culture, customer knowledge, differentiation, and innovation. Her insights offer a clear path to building thriving, people-centred organizations. Elizabeth reminds us that culture is not a static element but a living system, nurtured through purpose, collaboration, and ongoing innovation. Leaders who actively shape and support their culture create workplaces where employees feel empowered, and customers feel valued, unlocking the full potential of their organization.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Score provides an X-ray of your organisational culture, allowing you to measure and manage it.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • The crucial role of frontline employees in shaping culture
    • The Five Pillars of a thriving workplace culture
    • How leaders shape culture through actions, decisions, and what they allow
    • The importance of aligning personal and professional identity
    • Why a clear purpose is essential for leaders and organizations to inspire their teams
    • How to stay adaptive by evolving your culture and practices
    • Leadership lessons on generosity and service from Dan Cathy of Chick-Fil-A
    • Lessons on excellence, consistency, and empowerment from Horst Schulze of Ritz-Carlton
    • Why leaders don't need to have all the answers, but must embrace collaboration and vulnerability

    Further resources:
    • Elizabeth’s Website: https://www.elizabethdixonspeaks.com/ 
    • Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethdixonspeaks/ 
    • Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethdixonspeaks/ 
    • The Power of Customer Experience: 5 Elements To Make An Impact, by Elizabeth Dixon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Customer-Experience-Elements-Impact-ebook/dp/B09X6HQXY3 
    • The Strength of Purpose: A Guide to Knowing And Living Your Reason For Being, by Elizabeth Dixon: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Purpose-Knowing-Living-Reason-ebook/dp/B0CLSYKWP3 
    • Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise, by Horst Schulze: https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Wins-No-Nonsense-Becoming-Compromise-ebook/dp/B07DXGL7VQ 
    • A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas, by Warren Berger: https://www.amazon.com/More-Beautiful-Question-Inquiry-Breakthrough-ebook/dp/B00GC53AG8 
    • The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead, by Warren Berger: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Beautiful-Questions-Powerful-Connect-ebook/dp/B07FQT1BMR

    43 min
  • S03E07 From a ‘Win at All Cost’ to a Caring Culture, with Jason Lippert

    "I can tell you from experience of… 11 years in a healthy, good culture way versus, winning at all costs... It feels a lot easier. And winning comes a lot easier. It’s a lot more fun. I’ve developed a lot more meaningful relationships in the business… people stay longer because they like it here... Don’t underestimate the power of impact that you can have on families outside your four walls because of the values you live and breathe every day inside your four walls… that can be world changing if we do it on a big enough scale…"

    S03E07 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Jason Lippert, third-generation leader of Lippert, a $4 billion company with 15,000 team members. Known for its growth in RVs, automobiles, watercraft, and prefab homes, Lippert transformed under Jason’s leadership from a “win at all costs” mindset to a caring culture, reducing attrition from 125% to below 30%. Jason highlights integrity as essential for building trust, urging leaders to follow through on promises. His cultural transformation at Lippert began with small, impactful actions, like facility improvements, that addressed employee needs and built momentum for lasting change.

    Jason emphasizes that CEOs, not HR, must own workplace culture, as leadership shapes values and behaviours. Through initiatives like the Leadership Action Plan (LAP), Lippert supports employees in setting personal and professional goals, fostering value, accountability, and a positive ripple effect on families and communities. Jason’s daily practices of reflection and inspiration keep him focused on leading a values-driven culture, echoing Bob Chapman’s belief that business can be a force for good, with small, intentional changes driving meaningful impact.

    The podcast is produced by Rethink Culture (rethinkculture.co). Our Culture Health Check helps you turn your culture into a competitive advantage, with data.

    Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

    Listen to this episode to discover:
    • Why integrity is the cornerstone of leadership
    • Why CEOs must own workplace culture
    • Jason’s step-by-step approach to cultural transformation in his company
    • How Lippert’s Leadership Action Plan (LAP) fosters growth and accountability
    • The ripple effects of business beyond the workplace, on families and communities
    • Jason’s faith-based personal habits for staying grounded and aligned with his values
    • The power of meaningful workplace relationships
    • How business and workplace culture can be forces for good

    Further resources:
    • Jason Lippert’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lippert/ 
    • The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-What-Earth-ebook/dp/B008EGV4BQ

    46 min

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Rethink Culture is the podcast that shines the spotlight on the leaders who are rethinking workplace culture. Virtually all of the business leaders who make headlines today do so because of their…