The word “culture” has become such a buzzword in our society. But what does it actually mean? We’re diving deep into “culture” over the next two weeks. We believe culture is one of the most misunderstood and undervalued assets in a business or organization. No matter where you are in your leadership journey, grasping the understanding and appreciation for culture is key. In today’s “music moment” we’re sharing our thoughts on the recent controversy with Spotify, which involved Brené Brown’s decision to pause her podcasts.
#2: The Culture Conundrum
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About the Episode
Teachings from Simon Sinek:
- Your company doesn’t have a culture, it is a culture.
- Cultures cannot be transferred, installed, or added – they can only evolve from the culture you already have.
- The culture of a company is like the character of an individual. We know that when we look at someone’s character, we wonder things such as what they’re like when they’re stressed. How do they behave in good times, and in bad? How do they treat people? Do they maintain their compassion, humility, and positivity no matter what? It’s the same for a company. Your company will have a culture. The question is whether you want to leave its development to chance or consciously go about constructing a culture in which your employees and business are at their best.
Additional Resources
- How I Built This with Jo Malone podcast – NPR
- Start With Why book – Simon Sinek
- Brene Brown’s Update on Spotify – Brenebrown.com
- “The culture of a company is the sum of the behaviors of all its people.” – Michael Kouly
- “You can have all the right strategies in the world; if you don’t have the right culture, you’re dead.” – Patrick Whitesell
About the Hosts
We’re Dan’l Mackey Almy and Megan Zweig, the hosts of the Self Smarter podcast. We’re wives, mothers, and friends and have spent the majority of our careers leading a full-service marketing agency that serves the fresh food, floral, and better-for-you foods industry. Our chats usually involve the latest marketing insights, leadership lessons, and self-awareness tools. These chats always include lots of laughter, the occasional tear and are mostly discussed over a cocktail… or three. We’re passionate about sharing what we’ve learned, the highs and the lows, to help other leaders in the journey of becoming self smarter.
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