“When you're willing to be vulnerable and share your story, then it opens up the possibility to build a depth of relationship that you haven't experienced before.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Matt Lesser, founder of Uniquely Normal, explores the transformative power of coaching, leadership, and intentional culture building. Matt shares his journey of writing not one but two impactful books, the lessons learned from his leadership roles, and strategies for creating flourishing organizations. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, trust, and storytelling in building cohesive teams and thriving cultures.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why vulnerability is a cornerstone of effective leadership
• The connection between culture and team engagement
• How intentional storytelling can foster trust and camaraderie in organizations

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) The dream of writing a book 

(03:18) Lessons from leadership and personal growth

(06:45) The challenges of publishing a book

(12:33) Creating a culture where people thrive

(17:03) Practical strategies for team cohesion and storytelling

(24:41) Building intentional and high-performing cultures

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with Matt:

• Matt Lesser’s LinkedIn

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s Linkedin
• Floyd Coaching on Linkedin
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram