The Culture Code
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10/26/23 • 32 min
Research shows that recognition is the eighth-strongest driver of employee engagement.
But how can a company go about fostering recognition at scale without being disingenuous or forced?
One great example is at the company Collectors, where recognition ranges from Slack shout-outs to custom-made, collectible-style cards of the person being awarded.
To learn about how Collectors put together such a unique culture of recognition, I met with their VP of Talent and Organizational Development, Dr. Eliza Wicher.
In this interview, we covered:
1. What it looks and feels like to have a "40-year start-up culture"
Company culture revolves around:
- deep passion for the collectible items
- trade nights and game nights
- employees who are best friends and family members
2. Why she honed in on recognition and how
- Her team's engagement survey unveiled the need
- Then they rolled out a system of authentic, relevant awards to make recognition flow with the culture (i.e. collectible cards made of the person being recognized)
3. How behavior-based leadership development sets leaders up for success
- Wicher honed in on six critical behaviors for managers
- Now, she's rolling out modular training for each behavior
- Long-term, she plans to make manager effectiveness a part of performance evaluation.
We covered all of the above in greater detail, and much more. Enjoy!
Culture Is Built One Behavior at a Time with the CPO of UiPath
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09/29/23 • 22 min
To foster a thriving company culture, you have to address the key behaviors underpinning your culture. In this podcast, the CPO of UiPath, Brigette McInnis-Day breaks down her approach to fostering culture.
- People-First Paradigm: Uncover how UiPath balances its tech innovation with a strong human-centric approach, rooting its mission in human achievement.
- The Four Core Values: Dive deep into UiPath’s foundational beliefs - Be Humble, Be Bold, Be Fast, and Be Immersed - and understand how these guide and shape behaviors across the organization.
- Culture Champions: Learn about UiPath’s unique approach to scaling and nurturing culture with a dedicated culture team and a group of champions who embody and foster the company's core values.
- Leadership Expectations: Unravel how behaviors are tied to values and discover the strategic approach to cascading and measuring leadership expectations to foster a harmonious and productive work environment.
- Podcast Recommendation: Get a glimpse of McInnis-Day’s learning palette as she shares her favorite podcast, offering insights that extend beyond the professional realm and touch on the journey of women in various life stages.
How the CPO of Dropbox Creates A Thriving Remote-First Culture
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08/14/23 • 17 min
In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of Dropbox, a titan in cloud storage, with a mission "to design a more enlightened way of working." Melanie Rosenwasser, Dropbox’s Chief People Officer, shares:
- the core values behind Dropbox's culture: ‘Tech-Led, Human-Centric, and Work-Life Harmony.’
- the importance of first-line leaders and how Dropbox develops its managers.
- how Melanie put together a ‘Chief People Officer in Residence’ program, designed to prepare future leaders not just for Dropbox, but for the world.
- the importance of design thinking, especially in the HR context.
- Dropbox's bold decision to stick with a virtual-first model.
Tune in to get inspired and understand how a tech giant harnesses its core values to empower its workforce and revolutionize the modern way of working.
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Three Ways the CPO of Revinate Reinforces Company Culture
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08/09/23 • 31 min
Shaping Company Culture at Revinate: An Inside Look with CPO Kelly Buchanan
In today's episode, we delve deep into the vibrant culture of Revinate, a renowned software-as-a-service company known for its innovative guest-to-data platform in the hospitality sector. With over 400 "Revinators" spread across global offices, how does Revinate keep its core values intact and its culture thriving?
Kelly Buchanan, Chief People Officer at Revinate, joins host Kevin Kruse to unpack the DNA of their company's culture. They touch on:
- Revinate's culture: Community, fun, and positive energy
- CEO Marc Heyneker's people-first approach
- The 'Top Banana' initiative that boosts daily morale
- Monthly meetups and brainstorming sessions that fuel creativity and belonging
- Innovative feedback mechanisms, from pulse surveys to intimate CEO chats
- Shifting leadership training to accomodate the digital age
- The must-read book for CPOs: "Gamestorming"
- The power of a learning mindset in tackling challenges
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, HR professional, or just curious about what makes a remote-first organization tick, this episode promises a wealth of insights. Join us and discover the actionable ideas that you can bring to your organization.
02/23/24 • 18 min
The CPO of Aperian, Addie Johnsen talks about what it's like to be CPO at a 65-employee organization. We discuss:
- how she uses the smaller company size to personally coach every leader.
- how she indexes company values team by team
- her book recommendations for HR professionals
Enjoy! ☕️ 🎧
RANT: My Problem with the Kirkpatrick Model
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02/16/24 • 7 min
I break down my problem with the Kirkpatrick model and what you should do about it!
L&D’s Transformation From Order Taker To Trusted Learning Advisor with the CLO of BDO Canada
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02/08/24 • 19 min
If L&D wants to evolve from "order-taking" into a strategic entity, a significant mindset and behavior shift is required.
In comes Dr. Keith Keating, author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and CLO at BDO Canada.
He covers:
1. The most common stumbling block L&D professionals run into as they adopt a strategic mindset.
2. How to leap over this stumbling block.
3. The critical traits of a learning advisor.
4. What to do when you face resistance from stakeholders.
Hope you enjoy 🤓
How Consensus Cloud Solutions Scales And Sustains A Thriving Hybrid Culture, with CPO Lynn Johnson
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01/29/24 • 30 min
In this interview, CPO of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Lynn Johnson, explains how she scales and sustains company culture to 600 hybrid and remote employees.
A few highlights include:
1. How she sustains culture with "an iron fist but a velvet glove."
2. How despite being a 600-employee company, she scales executive coaching to all of her first-line leaders.
3. Lynn's favorite books and advice for CPOs
Enjoy! ☕️ 🛋️ 🎧
The Secret To Great Leadership? Develop Your Aspiring Leaders with The Aerospace Corp's CPO
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01/22/24 • 46 min
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Laychak, the CPO at The Aerospace Corporation. She covers everything from her best-in-class approach to aspiring leadership programs to an industry-shifting diversity initiative and her top three book recommendations.
Key topics include:
- The Aspirational Manager Program: How and why Heather and her team take an “open to all” approach to her aspiring leader program.
- Measuring Program Success: The unique way that Heather and her team measure the success of their aspiring leader program.
- Space Workforce 2030 Initiative:* An industry-wide effort led by Aerospace to significantly increase diversity within the technical space workforce by 2030.
Enjoy!
*CORRECTION: One of the goals of the Space Workforce 2030 pledge discussed in this episode was inaccurately presented. To learn more about the initiative, visit http://swf2030.org.
11/15/23 • 23 min
At Cupertino Electric Inc. (CEI), the company grew so fast that they’ve found themselves at an inflection point. Now, CEI is attempting to slow down to observe its most effective leaders and determine what makes them great.
To learn more, I met with CEI’s CPO Estrella Parker.
A few highlights from our conversation include:
1. How she decoded the mindset behind great leadership at CEI
She called the mentality "one team" and explained three main tenets:
There are three tenets of the one team mentality:
- CEI leaders are connected on a human level.
- CEI leaders are accountable. “We pride ourselves on our projects, and we deliver. We do what we say. We do it on time and on budget,” Parker highlighted
- CEI leaders have an adaptable mindset. “Resiliency is how this company grew,” Parker explained.
2. Her podcast recommendation for people & culture pros
Wisdom from the Top” with Guy Raz.
“Guy interviews different leaders from different sectors to hear their stories. You learn a lot about leadership and the authentic struggles, successes, and hard lessons that people have learned.”
3. Her advice for CPOs
"Think with your heart and love with your brain."
“You're dealing with people, and people need love. But you are also a strategist for people, so you have to think with your heart. You have to be rational about how you approach the softer side of organizations, and at the same time, you must solidly ground your thinking."
Estrella offers a ton of great insights for people and culture leaders at companies in phases of rapid growth. Hope you enjoy 🤓
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Culture Code have?
The Culture Code currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does The Culture Code cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Management, Learning And Development, Podcasts, Leadership Development and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Culture Code?
The episode title 'RANT: My Problem with the Kirkpatrick Model' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Culture Code?
The average episode length on The Culture Code is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Culture Code released?
Episodes of The Culture Code are typically released every 2 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Culture Code?
The first episode of The Culture Code was released on Aug 9, 2023.
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