
Building a Business Where People Truly Love to Work — Mat Ishbia Wisdom Series: Part Two
05/27/20 • 21 min
Every leader wants an incredible workplace culture. So, why does it seem to be lacking at so many companies? Honestly, because it’s a lot of work! However, making your organization an incredible place to work might not always be easy, it is ALWAYS worth it as the payoffs are truly extraordinary. For part two of his do nothing Wisdom Series, Mat Ishbia is back to discuss his favorite tips and tricks on supporting a wonderful work culture, plus discover what benefits you can expect by helping your team truly love their job. If you don't know Mat, he’s the CEO and President of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a former player on the Michigan State University basketball team, and the author of Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What it means to have a Disciplined Culture
- How Mat created an organization people love working for
- Why a work-life balance is so important
- Methods on promoting work-life balance at your organization
- What makes employees at UWB so proud to work there
- How to maintain a great culture while the company grows
- What tools Mat uses to support a culture even with 5,800 employees
- Why Mat talks to team members in every position
- If recognition matters as much, if not more, than compensation
- Why it’s all about the people
- And so much more!
Buy Mat Ishbia’s Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room
Connect with Mat Ishbia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mishbia15
Connect with United Wholesale Mortgage
Website: www.uwm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-wholesalemortgage
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWholesaleMortgage
Twitter: twitter.com/UWMlending
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Rob Dube’s Website
do nothing Podcast
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Every leader wants an incredible workplace culture. So, why does it seem to be lacking at so many companies? Honestly, because it’s a lot of work! However, making your organization an incredible place to work might not always be easy, it is ALWAYS worth it as the payoffs are truly extraordinary. For part two of his do nothing Wisdom Series, Mat Ishbia is back to discuss his favorite tips and tricks on supporting a wonderful work culture, plus discover what benefits you can expect by helping your team truly love their job. If you don't know Mat, he’s the CEO and President of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a former player on the Michigan State University basketball team, and the author of Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What it means to have a Disciplined Culture
- How Mat created an organization people love working for
- Why a work-life balance is so important
- Methods on promoting work-life balance at your organization
- What makes employees at UWB so proud to work there
- How to maintain a great culture while the company grows
- What tools Mat uses to support a culture even with 5,800 employees
- Why Mat talks to team members in every position
- If recognition matters as much, if not more, than compensation
- Why it’s all about the people
- And so much more!
Buy Mat Ishbia’s Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room
Connect with Mat Ishbia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mishbia15
Connect with United Wholesale Mortgage
Website: www.uwm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-wholesalemortgage
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWholesaleMortgage
Twitter: twitter.com/UWMlending
Follow Rob Dube on Social Media
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1
Twitter: twitter.com/robddube
Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube
YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW
Rob Dube’s Website
do nothing Podcast
Subscribe to the do nothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.
Buy the do nothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!)
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Q&A with Dr. Andrew Weil: Advice for a Happier, Healthier Life
Dr. Andrew Weil is back! This week, my team at imageOne and I ask the world-renowned integrative medicine expert and New York Times bestselling author questions via Zoom about plant-based medicine, health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his favorite natural remedies and life tips. Dr. Weil received a degree in Botany from Harvard University, and his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He’s also the founder and Director at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. In addition, he’s the author of many acclaimed books including The Natural Mind, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being, and Spontaneous Happiness: A New Path to Emotional Well-Being. In this episode of the do nothing podcast, learn everything from the huge strides that integrative medicine is making in the mainstream to preventing a future pandemic to rethinking our relationship with caffeine, and more.
On this episode of the do nothing podcast, you’ll learn:
- About Dr. Weil’s favorite forms of plant medicine
- Why integrative medicine can make health care more affordable
- Which healthy oils are better to consume vs. other oils
- Why it’s important to wear a facemask
- How integrative medicine is finally entering the mainstream
- The difficulties business owners are currently facing
- Why Dr. Weil loves the “4-7-8 breathing” breathing method
- Which herbal remedy can treat seasonal allergies
- The benefits of drinking Japanese matcha tea
- Which fish we should avoid eating
- What Dr. Weil is doing during the pandemic
- Dr. Weil’s thoughts on the benefits of psychedelics
- How to find out if you’re sensitive to coffee and caffeine
- Which common nutrients many people don’t get enough of
- Why Dr. Weil saw the pandemic coming
- What we can do prevent a future pandemic
Watch the Zoom Conversation on YouTube
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Healthy Aging
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Mat Ishbia - Culture is King: Why a Disciplined Culture is Important
Does your company’s leadership follow the same culture guidelines as the rest of the team? Are all expectations regarding culture clear? Listen here to find out why every business needs a consistent, well-defined work environment.
If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia’s Wisdom Series, listen to it here.
Buy Mat Ishbia’s Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room
Connect with Mat Ishbia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mishbia15
Connect with United Wholesale Mortgage
Website: www.uwm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-wholesalemortgage
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWholesaleMortgage
Twitter: twitter.com/UWMlending
Follow Rob Dube on Social Media
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1
Twitter: twitter.com/robddube
Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube
YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW
Rob Dube’s Website
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Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!)
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