Join Executive Director Rich Douglas on the Human Capital Lab podcast as he delves into the transformative power of organizational culture with Dr. Phillip Meade. Dr. Mead, co-owner and COO at Gallaher Edge, shares his extensive experience, including leading NASA's cultural overhaul following the Columbia shuttle disaster. Discover insights into developing a high-performing company culture based on maturity, diversity, community, and unity.

Learn how these elements provide a competitive edge and foster long-term success in any organization. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on driving impactful change in human capital management.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:26 Meet Dr. Phillip Meade: A Journey in Organizational Culture

00:48 The Columbia Shuttle Disaster: A Defining Moment

03:43 Understanding Organizational Culture and Its Challenges

10:49 Groupthink and Identity in NASA's Culture

15:26 Post-Disaster Changes at NASA

18:09 Promoting Open Communication and Psychological Safety

20:55 The Missing Links: Documenting Organizational Culture

22:29 Exploring Organizational Culture

22:51 The Four Traits of Successful Organizations

23:10 Fostering Maturity in the Workplace

25:19 The Importance of Diversity

26:30 Building Community in a Virtual World

30:47 Achieving Unity in Organizations

31:41 Long-term Cultural Change at NASA

34:28 The Role of Gallaher Edge

35:04 The Power of Culture in Business

41:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Connect with the Guest, Phillip Meade;

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philliptmeade/
• Website: http://gallaheredge.com
• Purchase The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Links-Launching-Performing-Company/dp/1637350880

Connect with Human Capital Lab; 

• Host: Rich Douglas 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ 
• Human Captial Lab Links 
• Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ 
• Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/