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How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange - S2:E7 | How Bill Green Thinks About Linking Company Culture to Business Results

S2:E7 | How Bill Green Thinks About Linking Company Culture to Business Results

07/05/23 • 36 min

How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

On this episode of the How Leaders Think podcast, our special guest, Bill Green, dives deep into the importance of leading with values in the workplace.

Drawing on insights from the US Surgeon General's report on workplace well-being and mental health issues, Bill highlights the need to prioritize people and their values over desired outcomes. He offers a free culture checkup that provides an assessment of an organization's core values and suggests sharing it with senior leadership and the entire organization to gather feedback.

Bill emphasizes the significance of understanding how employees see and feel about working in the organization and recommends useful tools and websites for exploring values. He urges leaders to have conversations with employees about the alignment between values and experiences and discusses the equation of culture, where values plus organizational habits determine the culture one deserves.

Bill emphasizes the importance of creating connection and engagement in the workplace and shares strategies for maintaining connections in the remote work era. He encourages leaders to gather input from everyone in the organization, foster day-to-day engagement with company values, and align the company's culture with its business goals.

🎧 Join us as we explore the transformative power of leading with values and discover how it can positively impact workplace well-being and profitability.

Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:

Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Resources:

Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-green-detroit/

FREE Culture Check-up: https://affectadvisors.com/culturecheckup/

System & Soul: https://systemandsoul.com

Timeline:

[00:02:42] Leadership must bridge the strategy-execution gap.

[00:04:34] Leadership values should be meaningful and actionable.

[00:09:04] US Surgeon General highlights workplace mental health.

[00:12:14] Creating connection as leaders is essential; it leads to better outcomes.

[00:16:16] Three steps to create a thriving culture.

[00:21:20] Disruption creates opportunity to reimagine work.

[00:24:31] "Lead with values for a better culture."

[00:30:24] Values matter at any stage of leadership.

[00:32:39] Free culture checkup: assess values in 6 minutes

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On this episode of the How Leaders Think podcast, our special guest, Bill Green, dives deep into the importance of leading with values in the workplace.

Drawing on insights from the US Surgeon General's report on workplace well-being and mental health issues, Bill highlights the need to prioritize people and their values over desired outcomes. He offers a free culture checkup that provides an assessment of an organization's core values and suggests sharing it with senior leadership and the entire organization to gather feedback.

Bill emphasizes the significance of understanding how employees see and feel about working in the organization and recommends useful tools and websites for exploring values. He urges leaders to have conversations with employees about the alignment between values and experiences and discusses the equation of culture, where values plus organizational habits determine the culture one deserves.

Bill emphasizes the importance of creating connection and engagement in the workplace and shares strategies for maintaining connections in the remote work era. He encourages leaders to gather input from everyone in the organization, foster day-to-day engagement with company values, and align the company's culture with its business goals.

🎧 Join us as we explore the transformative power of leading with values and discover how it can positively impact workplace well-being and profitability.

Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:

Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Resources:

Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-green-detroit/

FREE Culture Check-up: https://affectadvisors.com/culturecheckup/

System & Soul: https://systemandsoul.com

Timeline:

[00:02:42] Leadership must bridge the strategy-execution gap.

[00:04:34] Leadership values should be meaningful and actionable.

[00:09:04] US Surgeon General highlights workplace mental health.

[00:12:14] Creating connection as leaders is essential; it leads to better outcomes.

[00:16:16] Three steps to create a thriving culture.

[00:21:20] Disruption creates opportunity to reimagine work.

[00:24:31] "Lead with values for a better culture."

[00:30:24] Values matter at any stage of leadership.

[00:32:39] Free culture checkup: assess values in 6 minutes

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undefined - S2:E6 | How Scott Ritzheimer Thinks About The Founder's Evolution

S2:E6 | How Scott Ritzheimer Thinks About The Founder's Evolution

On this episode of How Leaders Think, I sit down with business coach Scott Ritzheimer to discuss the evolution of founders and CEOs.
He cautions against the danger of over-applying advice and lessons from experienced individuals, emphasizing the importance of recognizing moments of transition and approaching them with intention.
The conversation covers the progression of leadership roles in business and the importance of considering whether leadership advice is applicable to one's current situation.
🎧Tune in to learn how to be a self-aware leader and build a scalable company with the right people in the right seats at the right time.

Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:

Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Resources:

Scott’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer/

The Founder’s Evolution ebook (free): https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/

Scale Architects: https://www.scalearchitects.com

Secrets of The High Demand Coach podcast: https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/

System & Soul: https://systemandsoul.com

[00:01:20] "Importance of timing in business decision-making and contradicting advice."

[00:05:04] Leadership advice varies for different stages of business ownership and should be taken with caution, considering the context.

[00:07:58] Reading/listening to too much advice can lead to overapplying future lessons today, adding pressure. Leaders don't need to be all things, prioritize what's needed today for disproportionate ROI.

[00:09:58] Sports analogy: Skills that were essential on the field don't matter when coaching. The coach makes a spectacular catch, but there is a penalty. This is like how we sometimes rely on skills that are no longer relevant in our businesses.

[00:16:02] Leadership goes through stages: dissatisfied employee, startup entrepreneur, reluctant manager, building a team of leaders, and stepping into a visionary/coach role. System and Soul is a helpful structure for speeding up the process and removing trial and error. The growth of a leader also requires a change in mindset and a recognition of moving off the field to focus on coaching and vision.

[00:21:48] Leaders become disillusioned on the sidelines, need to lead full-time, and build a scalable company with an executive team.

[00:29:27] Different executives have different strengths. Visionaries and executives are not the same. Having too many visionaries can be detrimental. It's important to have the right people at the right time.

[00:31:43] Get control of your time, identify your stage as a founder or leader with The Founders Evolution ebook from Scalearchitects.com. Free assessments also available.

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undefined - S2:E8 | How Chris White Thinks About Accelerating Growth for Small Businesses

S2:E8 | How Chris White Thinks About Accelerating Growth for Small Businesses

On this episode of the How Leaders Think podcast, I interview entrepreneur Chris White about his approach to leadership and supporting small business owners.

Chris discusses the value of the MBA program, which provides participants with a framework and support system through a cohort of like-minded individuals. He emphasizes the importance of executive coaching and the negative consequences of not pursuing these opportunities.

Chris also shares his inspiration behind the Micro Business Academy (MBA) and highlights its focus on mindset and providing affordable resources. As an expert in business operations and strategy, Chris describes himself as a visionary and operator. He introduces tools such as the S2 (System & Soul) Roadmap, a one-page business plan, and the use of organizational charts and scorecards with key performance indicators (KPIs).

He stresses the significance of effective communication and the importance of setting quarterly objectives. Chris also discusses the cohort that focuses on creating a roadmap for entrepreneurs and the value of collaboration and AI tools.

The conversation touches on the challenges faced by small business owners, including financial pressure and the potential for isolation and loneliness. Chris emphasizes the importance of seeking help and offers a diagnostic tool to measure the health of businesses. He challenges the notion of measuring success solely through finances and encourages listeners to find a deeper sense of purpose.

Chris reflects on his journey as an entrepreneur and the motivations behind his work with stage one and stage two companies. He highlights the importance of self-care and preventing burnout. As a believer in serving God, family, and clients, Chris aims to help as many small businesses as possible.

Join me and guest Chris White on this episode of How Leaders Think as we explore the mindset and strategies behind successful leadership in the business world.

Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:

Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Resources:

Chris’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-chris-white/

Micro Business Academy: https://microbusinessacademy.io

System & Soul: https://systemandsoul.com

Timeline:

[00:02:05] Helping small business owners succeed and thrive.

[00:06:12] MBA mindset, belief, action, affordable coaching for small businesses.

[00:11:48] Visionaries and operators need structure, communication, and clarity.

[00:17:17] Guide important, wearing all hats difficult. Cohort model valuable to expert's reputation.

[00:19:31] Helping small businesses through coaching and cohorts.

[00:23:45] Entrepreneurship is isolating but companionship helps.

[00:28:10] Success shouldn't be measured solely by finances.

[00:31:37] Cohort helps entrepreneurs craft unique value propositions.

[00:36:07] Evaluate pain, take diagnostic for business health.

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