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“If culture is the antidote, how do you define it? Where are you headed? Is there a ‘from-to’ that’s required both to embrace diversity and drive inclusion, and to thrive in this environment? I think finding ways to keep your fingers on the pulse, frequently, is really critical.” – Rose Gailey

One of the most important aspects of an organization is its culture, for so many reasons, which is why on today’s episode we take a look at how organizations can take concrete steps to improve their culture and at the same time, bolster business outcomes. However, as our Finding Brave guest reveals, culture must first be defined. It is also a journey, not a destination, with the secret ingredient being communication at all levels. 

Rose Gailey is a partner and global lead for organization acceleration and culture shaping for Heidrick Consulting at Heidrick & Struggles, and a co-author of Future Focused: Shape Your Culture, Shape Your Future.

Rose’s mission is to support positive change in the world one leadership team at a time, and to enable a world (and life!) better led. Rose has a beautiful vision for a corporate world based on two-way communication and a mutual love and respect for each other, and I’m so glad that she spent this time with us to share her wonderful insights.  

Highlights from this Episode:

  • What it is really like to be a CEO at this point in time [5:03]
  • Why it’s even more lonely for people in this position right now [6:43]
  • The major power gaps that CEOs are facing, including one that may surprise you [9:37]
  • What most leaders don’t understand about equality, equity, and discrimination [12:01]
  • The ways that CEOs can determine what their company culture is at this very moment [14:21]
  • Rose’s approach to culture shaping and the first steps she takes to start this process with the clients she works with [16:53]
  • The key drivers of a thriving culture [17:47]
  • The opportunity that currently exists for leaders to focus on culture and to bring back their values [22:08]
  • What are the 4 principles of shaping culture [24:39]
  • The things that inspiring HR departments are doing that others are not [30:35]

For More Information: 

Rose’s Book, Future Focused: Shape Your Culture. Shape Your Future

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosegailey/ 

https://www.heidrick.com/ 

Resources Mentioned:

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Other resources mentioned:

Kathy’s Forbes Blogs with Rose, Rebuilding Great Workplace Cultures As CEOs Join The ‘Great Resignation’ & How Employees’ Expectations Have Changed Through The Pandemic: What Leaders And HR Officers Need To Know

Fast Company Article, 10 CEOs and Founders on How They Combat Loneliness

Fields Jackson Jr. (Racing Towards Diversity)

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QUOTES FROM TODAY’S SHOW: 

“The reality is that we’ve always talked about the job [of CEO] as a lonely job, and that job has only gotten lonelier and more difficult.” [5:15] 

“We have to be brave, and we have to come from a place of strength and clarity.” [9:28] 

“Confronting the fact of diversity and acknowledging where there are gaps, is what organizations are all wrestling with at this moment in time, but the real challenge is this inclusive leader behavior that acts upon creating a sense of belonging.” [13:04] 

“Are we having conversations? Today, oxygen is communication, but telling people the answer is not what’s required at the moment.” [13:51] 

“To know what value and appreciation look like for you might be different than what it looks like for me, so we’ve got to embed in an organization a sense of recognition and appreciation on a personal level.” [20:30] 

“If an organization commits to a set of values, those values become the love language of the organization. That’s where people want to connect, and usually those values include a value around respect.” [22:08]

“Individual, team, or organization, it all starts with me.” [25:11]

“Own your leadership. Everyone has the gift of leadership, truly.” [30:58] 

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