115 Put Your Core Values Into Action with Adam Hill
04/17/24 • 27 min
In many manufacturing organizations, company values can be seen in plaques on the walls, but don’t show up in the behavior and language used on the shop floor. How can we get core values off the walls and into action? Find out in this episode with guest Adam Hill!
Adam is the nine-figure CEO of a 4th generation family business, as well as a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of the top-rated podcast Flow Over Fear. Throughout his work, he helps leaders and other high achievers rise above fear and realize their ultimate potential in leadership and life. In this episode, Adam shares why core values are so important to organizations—and why holding tight to outdated ideals can cause restriction instead of growth, plus offers insights and lessons leaders can use to make sure their core values are showing up in their culture and behavior.
4:13 – Core values should serve as a driving force, but can sometimes become restrictive
6:26 – In some cases, holding onto an old or legacy core value can actually hold back your organization
8:15 – If your organization is struggling or plateaued, look toward your core values and address what ideals need to stay and which ones can be changed or removed
9:24 – Culture and strategy are very similar, but can’t be treated as the same
10:51 – As culture shifts, you might have to shift your behavior while still staying true to your core values
13:06 – If you want change, you need to create a culture where people feel empowered to speak up
14:19 – If people in your organization don’t feel comfortable speaking up, it can lead to unsafe environments
16:29 – Healthy conflict is often necessary when discussing which core values to keep or get rid of, especially in family or legacy companies
21:50 – The strongest core values are the ones that can grow and evolve with your organization
24:00 – Great results can arise from challenging conversations
Connect with Adam Hill
Listen to his Flow Over Fear podcast
In many manufacturing organizations, company values can be seen in plaques on the walls, but don’t show up in the behavior and language used on the shop floor. How can we get core values off the walls and into action? Find out in this episode with guest Adam Hill!
Adam is the nine-figure CEO of a 4th generation family business, as well as a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of the top-rated podcast Flow Over Fear. Throughout his work, he helps leaders and other high achievers rise above fear and realize their ultimate potential in leadership and life. In this episode, Adam shares why core values are so important to organizations—and why holding tight to outdated ideals can cause restriction instead of growth, plus offers insights and lessons leaders can use to make sure their core values are showing up in their culture and behavior.
4:13 – Core values should serve as a driving force, but can sometimes become restrictive
6:26 – In some cases, holding onto an old or legacy core value can actually hold back your organization
8:15 – If your organization is struggling or plateaued, look toward your core values and address what ideals need to stay and which ones can be changed or removed
9:24 – Culture and strategy are very similar, but can’t be treated as the same
10:51 – As culture shifts, you might have to shift your behavior while still staying true to your core values
13:06 – If you want change, you need to create a culture where people feel empowered to speak up
14:19 – If people in your organization don’t feel comfortable speaking up, it can lead to unsafe environments
16:29 – Healthy conflict is often necessary when discussing which core values to keep or get rid of, especially in family or legacy companies
21:50 – The strongest core values are the ones that can grow and evolve with your organization
24:00 – Great results can arise from challenging conversations
Connect with Adam Hill
Listen to his Flow Over Fear podcast
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114 How to Use Positivity to Improve Connection with Jon Gordon
If you want to improve safety, quality, productivity, and results, the first step is looking toward improving connection. With more mindfulness and connection, your entire organization can thrive—and in this episode, guest Jon Gordon is here to show you exactly how you can improve connection and fight disconnect in your organization!
Jon is one of the top three leadership speakers in the world, and his talks on mindset and leadership have inspired hundreds of individuals and organizations. He is also the bestselling author of 28 books, including one of my favorites, The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy. In this episode, Jon delves deeper into some of the insights in The Energy Bus to share how leaders can use positivity and connection to improve results and combat difficult situations.
3:31 – You are always going to have to deal with negative people, or energy vampires, but overcoming them is a key part of your journey to connection
4:40 – Every negative person is a test for you to find your own power and resiliency
6:40 – We are meant to be connected, which is why disconnect and isolation leads to anxiety and other mental health issues
7:55 – The more united and connected you are, the stronger you’ll be as a team
10:10 – If you only focus on the results instead of the process, it can lead to disconnect and other negative outcomes
11:15 – Feed yourself with words of positivity and encouragement instead of listening to negative self-talk
12:30 – Understand the wound behind your negative thoughts, so you can find a way to speak truth to them
13:49 – By embracing opportunities to heal and grow, you become a stronger leader for your team
16:25 – A positive team starts with positive leadership
18:03 – Understanding the dynamics of your team can help you find ways to improve connection
20:23 – You need both love and accountability
22:48 – There will always been the need for difficult conversations, so find a way to deal with them and make them less difficult for you and your team
24:49 – You can’t be thankful and stressed at the same time
Connect with Jon Gordon
Visit his website
Learn More about The Energy Bus and his other books
Read my previous book report on The Energy Bus
Connect on LinkedIn and social media
Hear Jon's podcast with Alan Mullally
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116 Lessons for Navigating a Crisis with Confidence with Dave Sanderson
In 2009, total engine loss forced US Airways Flight 1549 to make an emergency crash landing in New York City’s Hudson River—and thanks to the quick actions of the pilot, flight crew, and passengers, all 155 people on board made it safely off the plane. Now known as “the miracle on the Hudson,” this harrowing incident offers up important lessons on staying calm under pressure, coping with traumatic challenges, and making every moment count.
To learn more, let’s hear from a Flight 1549 survivor! Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker and bestselling author, who draws from his inspirational story of survival to encourage others to do the right thing and find healthy ways to cope with their own struggles and adversity. In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, Dave shares his own Miracle on the Hudson story, and offers powerful insights he learned from being the last passenger off Flight 1549!
2:18 – Dave shares his Flight 1549 story
8:11 – In times of conflict, whether it’s a plane crash or issue on the manufacturing floor, calmness and confidence play key roles
9:05 – To get through challenging situations, you need to manage your own mindset
10:05 – You don’t need to know everything to handle a crisis, but you have to be able to lead yourself first
11:09 – Every moment in your life happens for a reason
13:38 – How to react to and cope with a challenging situation depends on the meaning you attach to it
14:22 – By reframing the meaning you attach to a situation, you can find healthy and productive ways to react and grow
15:33 – Everyone assigns different meanings to different challenges, so it’s important to approach others with curiosity instead of judgement
17:56 – To truly understand others, you need be curious and have authentic interactions
21:52 – To feel included in an organization’s mission, people need and want certainty, variety, connection, significance, growth, and the ability to contribute
24:48 – As a leader, it’s up to you to find creative solutions and create opportunity from challenges
28:57 – If you get casual, it can lead to safety issues, accidents, and other serious problems for your organization
Connect with Dave Sanderson
Check out his website and download a free copy of his Moments Matter Magazine
Connect on LinkedIn to see new blog content
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