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093. Guillem Casoliva: Keys to Building an Ethical Team Culture
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This episode sheds light on the often-overlooked intricacies of team ethical culture, examining the impact of leadership, shared values, and systemic influences on ethical behaviour. Our guest today is Guillem Casoliva, a Corporate Communication and Reputation Management Specialist, who is currently working with Booking.com on the development of th…
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092. Barbara Kellerman: Why Leaders Go from Bad to Worse
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Barbara Kellermani is a renowned expert in the fields of leadership and followership, having dedicated her lifelong work to the study and authoring of numerous books on these subjects. She is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership. She was the Founding Executive Director of the Center, and a member of the Kennedy Scho…
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091. Jason Lesandrini: Empowering Ethical Decision-Making When Stakes Are High
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Jason Lesandrini is the Assistant Vice President for Ethics, Advance Care Planning and Spiritual Health at Wellstar Health System in Georgia, where he leads the strategy and implementation of ethics initiatives. He holds faculty appointments at Mercer University and South College. Jason is a widely recognized expert in outcomes metrics for ethics p…
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090. Martin Lønstrup: How to Get Leadership Buy-In and Empower Everyone to Own Ethics and Compliance
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Martin Lønstrup is a globally recognized Ethics and Compliance expert with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries and cultures. Martin works as Chief Compliance Officer at Coloplast, with the global responsibility for Business Ethics, Compliance and Data Privacy – and is a leading expert in driving compliance, and culture transformat…
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089. Gleb Bakalov: Managing Ethics Amid War's Extreme Pressures – Lessons from Ukraine
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Today we hear a unique perspective on Ukraine's dedication to corporate governance and the fight against corruption. Our guest is Gleb Bakalov, the Executive Committee Chairman of the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC). He has been serving as the Chief Compliance Officer of NPC UKRENERGO since 2018, and has experience in the compl…
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088. Klaus Moosmayer: Cultivating Trust and Ethical Leadership at a Global Pharmaceutical Company
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Klaus Moosmayer joined Novartis in 2018 as Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. He was previously chief compliance officer at Siemens AG, where he spent 18 years in roles of increasing seniority. He began his career as a lawyer in Germany, specializing in white-collar crime, business law and litigation.…
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087. Stan Slap: Getting Cultural Commitment for Critical Change Initiatives
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The renowned culture strategist, Stan Slap, is on the show today for a conversation about redefining the way we think about the fabric of company culture. Stan is the president of the international consulting company SLAP and has also worked as a CEO with over 5,000 employees under his direction. He has mentored numerous companies, including Oracle…
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086. Rebecca Newton: Collaborating for Culture Change - Lessons from the Trenches
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Rebecca Newton is an Organizational Psychologist with a PhD in psychology, a frequent Harvard Business Review contributor, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics, and the CEO of CoachAdviser, a London-based culture agency. She is also the author of ‘Authentic Gravitas, Who Stands Out and Why’, based on her extensive experience c…
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085. Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson: Scaling Culture and Leadership in Hyper-Growth – Lessons From Oatly
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Today, our special guest is Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson, whose expertise comes straight from the dynamic growth experience of Oatly. Cecilia works as an Interim Manager and leads companies and organizations to overcome critical and complex challenges. In this episode, we discuss how maintaining a strong culture and values is key during rapid company e…
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084. Develop Leaders to Transform Your Culture
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Tobias Sturesson and Andreas Almlöf delve into values-driven leadership and its transformative power. They’re looking at why it's essential to align behaviors with organizational values and the risks of disregarding this alignment. They also unpack the Culture Leadership Program, which is crucial for developing the habits and practices that underpi…
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083. Steven Rogelberg: Why One-on-One Meetings Are Vital to Cultural Health and How to Make Them Better
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Steven Rogelberg is a leadership expert who was motivated to write his book ‘Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings’ due to the lack of strong treatment around the importance of these activities. Steven is the Chancellor's Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also a professor of Organizational Science, Managemen…
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082. Ann Skeet: Making Values-Based Decisions in a Time of Rapid Change
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Ann Skeet is the Senior Director of Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Ann teaches ethics literacy for boards in the Silicon Valley Executive Education Center in the Leavey School of Business. She is also a co-author of ‘Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies: An Operational Roadmap’. Tune i…
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081. Jay Barney: How Taking Ownership and Action Will Transform Your Culture
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Jay Barney is an American professor in strategic management at the University of Utah. He shares his insights on the crucial link between culture and strategy and how it impacts the success of any transformational change initiative. He emphasizes the importance of understanding group dynamics, the role of HR in shaping culture, and the power of sto…
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080. Melissa Daimler: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Values, Strategy and Purpose
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Melissa Daimler is a culture expert with over 20 years of experience driving and shaping company cultures. She has worked for iconic companies like Adobe, Twitter, and WeWork, where she learned from healthy and unhealthy cultures. Melissa is part of Udemy, an EdTech company dedicated to building a positive and thriving culture. Tune in as we discus…
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079. Wendy K. Smith: How Both/And Thinking Helps Us Engage Our Values and Solve Our Toughest Problems
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Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. As we navigate the complexities of sustainability and sustainable development goals, Wendy sheds light on the challenges that arise when making overarching c…
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078. 6 Vital Steps to Leading Lasting Culture Change and Making Values Matter
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In this episode I switch to the role of guest and I am interviewed by my colleague, Andreas Almlöf. Today we mark the exciting release of our free guide ‘6 Vital Steps to Leading Lasting Culture Change and Making Values Matter’, which we explore in this conversation, including a proven culture change process and how to integrate your values. Tune i…
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077. Adam Waytz: How to Create More Human Workplaces and Avoid a Culture of Busyness
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To measure the ROI of culture is like measuring the ROI of air. Culture is not optional but a fundamental part of how we operate as a group. It influences every aspect of our organization - how we make decisions, think, communicate, collaborate, and perform. At the heart of culture are people and relationships. While many organizations will claim t…
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076. Michaela Ahlberg & Anna Romberg: Creating a Culture of Responsible Leadership at a Multinational Medtech-Company
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guests, Michaela Ahlberg and Anna Romberg - co-authors of The Grey Zone, on this practical and insightful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, they discuss how to promote a healthy, ethical and values-driven culture in your organization. Michaela and Anna also talk abo…
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075. Charlie Sull: What It Takes to Build a Remarkable Culture - Learnings From the World’s Largest Culture Study
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What constitutes a remarkably healthy culture and a workplace people love being a part of? What about your culture might instead make people frustrated and leave your organization? Two critical questions that every leader needs to ask. While we face an economic downturn, the job market is still competitive, especially for highly skilled talent. And…
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074. Aga Bajer: Building a Culture of Fun, Meaning and Belonging
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Aga Bajer, on this practical and helpful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Aga discusses culture myths, how to deal with cultural challenges as your organization grows, how to analyze the health of your culture, and why she believes fun, meaning and belonging…
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073. Stephen Shedletzky: Creating a Speak Up Culture
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Stephen Shedletzky, on this honest and empowering episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this episode, your host Tobias Sturesson discusses the topic of speak-up culture with Stephen Shedletzky who has helped numerous organizations think better about their leadership, purpose, and c…
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072. Dr. Margaret Heffernen: Avoiding Wilful Blindness
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dr. Margaret Heffernen, on this profound and empowering episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Margaret discusses how to reimagine the future and not fall into the trap of wilful blindness. Dr. Margaret Heffernen is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer, and keynote speake…
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071. Culture in Crisis - Why it's Essential to Lead with Courageous Humility
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Welcome to episode 71 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. Your usual host, Tobias Sturesson, switches into the role of guest and is interviewed by his colleague, Andreas Almlöf. They discuss organizational cultures in crisis, different types of unhealthy cultures, and how to rebuild trust within organizations going through challenging t…
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070. Deb Mashek: Why Collaboration Sucks and What To Do About It
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dr. Deb Mashek, on this timely and informative episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Deb discusses why collaboration should matter, in what cases it becomes critical, and what it takes to foster a culture of collaboration. Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced bu…
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069. Uri Gneezy: Avoiding Mixed Signals -How to Align Incentives With Values
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Uri Gneezy, on this insightful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Uri discusses his work on when and why incentives in an organization can backfire and when traditional economic theories fail to explain real human behavior. Uri Gneezy is professor of economics…
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068. Frank Blake: Culture Lessons from a Fortune 50 CEO
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Frank Blake, on this exciting and motivating episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Frank discusses how incentives matter and why senior leaders need to absorb complexity and deal with values dilemmas and conflicting goals. He also explains what it means to lead f…
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067. Tobias Sturesson with Andreas Almlöf - What's Ahead in 2023
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Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 7 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. Your usual host, Tobias Sturesson, switches into the role of guest and is interviewed by his colleague, Andreas Almlöf. They discuss what stood out the most throughout the podcast episodes of 2022 and reflect on how to think about culture and values in a time of cha…
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#104: Sports, Money, Tanks, and Healthy Habits
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Sports, Money, Tanks & Healthy HabitsIn this episode of the Change Through Pain Podcast, I join the Home Team hosts Troy Mannella and Wyatt Giles to talk about the launch of my new men's mastermind coaching program and smartphone app. We also dive into the World Cup, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, The Aggies, Money & Savings, the Housing Mark…
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066. Jennifer Chatman: Narcissistic Leadership Vs Leveraging a Healthy Culture
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In this episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, your host Tobias Sturesson brings back a conversation with Jennifer Chatman from December 2020. In this perceptive and relevant interview with this world-renowned researcher, teacher and consultant on leveraging organizational culture, they discuss what it takes to change and leverage …
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065. Ann Tenbrunsel: Are we as ethical as we think?
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In this episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, your host Tobias Sturesson brings back a conversation that many new listeners may not have heard. In this insightful interview with ethics professor and author Ann Tenbrunsel, from almost two years ago (November 2020), they discuss whether we truly are as values-driven as we think, and…
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064. Sandra J. Sucher: Trust - How Companies Build It, Lose It & Regain It
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Sandra J. Sucher, on this fascinating and timely episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Sandra discusses the foundation of a healthy organizational culture - trust, and how trust can be built, lost, and regained. Sandra J. Sucher is a professor of management pract…
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063. Maria Hemberg: Leading with Values at Volvo Cars
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Maria Hemberg, on this informative and helpful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Maria shares what it means to live one's values, how Volvo Cars think about ethics, and how they are meeting the radical shifts in the car industry. Maria Hemberg has more than 2…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I ask men if they are happy with the life they are living and invite them to take a hard look at if they created this life or simply settled. 🚨ATTENTION MEN: If you are a man who is tired, depressed, sad, angry, lost and without purpose, this program is for you. You will gain confidence, become disciplin…
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062. Dan Cable: Connecting People with Purpose
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Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dan Cable, on this inspiring episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Dan shares profound insights into how you can bring more meaning to your organization. With a focus on experimentation and purpose, Dan unpacks a remarkable example of the power of servant leaders…
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061. Giovanni Leoni: The IKEA Values, AI and Operating in the Unknown
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As we are now taking steps into a new post-pandemic normal in many parts of the world, it seems like many organizations are struggling with how to have trusting and constructive internal conversations about how and where they do their best work. As a result, internal trust in leadership seems to be shaken. An essential foundation for a healthy cult…
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#102: Don't Wait Until You Hit Rock Bottom
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I tackle the tough subject of why men accept mediocrity and often hit rock bottom while expecting different results. It's not too late to replace a bad habit with a healthier habit to create the life you desire and are capable of achieving. Here is the exercise app mentioned: I'm training with Home Worko…
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060. Mary Inman & Megan Reitz: Dealing With a Culture of Silence
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Many organizations struggle with a culture of silence in which critical concerns are neither welcomed nor raised, essential feedback is unshared, and vital ideas are left unsaid. But how do you measure a lack of something? How do you deal with something that isn’t there? What strategies and habits need to be implemented to deal with silence? This f…
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#101: What A Near Death Experience Taught Me
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I share a near-death experience distracted by my phone while driving through some pastures with no fences and I have to swerve at the last minute to miss a cow. Attention Men: Join the Humble Man Facebook group and start making BIG positive changes in your life. We will dive DEEP within to release the to…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I discuss how so many of us live each day as if we have so much more time and opportunity. The reality is that we don't know how much time we have left on this earth and we must do everything in our control to make the most of each day we are blessed to have another breath. Attention Men: Join the Humble…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I walk you through the daily morning routine that gets me centered and prepared to handle anything life might place in front of me. This routine has been life-changing for me and I am in the best mental, physical and spiritual health of my 45+ years on this earth. 🚨ATTENTION MEN: Join the Humble Man Face…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I discuss the daily habits that I practice that are moving me towards the life I desire while living in appreciation for each present moment. 🚨ATTENTION MEN: Join the Humble Man Facebook group and start making BIG positive changes in your life. We will dive DEEP within to release the toxic mindset and th…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I share a story from a date I had with a woman that ended with her being carried away on a stretcher. If you want to learn from my dating mistakes and make better choices, you are invited to join Humble Man. 🚨ATTENTION MEN: Join the Humble Man Facebook group and start making BIG positive changes in your …
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Join the Humble Man Facebook group and start making BIG positive changes in your life. We will dive DEEP within to release the toxic mindset and the behaviors that follow. You will be a brand NEW and IMPROVED version of yourself if you do the work. Your friendships, professional and romantic RELATIONSHIPS, and most importantly, your relationship wi…
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In this Change Through Pain podcast episode, I reflect on Father's Day what it means to be a Dad from my almost twenty years of experience, and how beautiful the experienced can truly be if you put your best effort forward. 🚨ATTENTION MEN: Join the Humble Man Facebook group and start making BIG positive changes in your life. We will dive DEEP withi…
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059. Fred Dust: Designing Hard Conversations to Solve Big Problems
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As we are now taking steps into a new post-pandemic normal in many parts of the world, it seems like many organizations are struggling with how to have trusting and constructive internal conversations about how and where they do their best work. As a result, internal trust in leadership seems to be shaken. An essential foundation for a healthy cult…
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058. Alison Taylor: Leading With Values in Turbulent Times
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We live in times in which circumstances change rapidly, decisions are rarely black and white, and it's hard to know what is right, true, and most important. With our current political climate, polarization, and media culture, there are considerable risks involved in decision-making. How do we build a healthy organizational culture with an ethical c…
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057. Megan Reitz: A Culture of Speaking Up & Listening Up
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A culture of speaking up and listening up does not happen by default. Leaders need to build it with intentionality and an awareness of their blindspots. Researcher and author Megan Reitz is passionate about helping people flourish in their workplaces through the way they speak with, listen to, learn from, and care for each other. In this engaging a…
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056. Bo Rothstein: The Cost of Values & Building Trusted Institutions
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Values that don’t cost us something aren’t worth anything. In the struggle between upholding the principles we say we believe in and a possible loss of prestige or financial gain, our values get tested and are often found lacking. Sweden's leading political scientist, Bo Rothstein, gave up a coveted professorship because he couldn’t teach political…
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055. Mark Mortensen: Building Healthy Culturein a Hybrid World
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The pandemic has greatly impacted how organizations gather. Not having been able to put all the focus on a few physical gatherings or corporate retreats, organizations have hopefully had an opportunity to think through what values and behaviors are actually promoted through their stories, rituals, and processes. INSEAD's Associate Professor, Mark M…
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054. Kim Scott: Building a Culture of Compassionate Candor & Just Work
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Building a healthy culture and fostering ethical decision-making requires an environment in which concerns are raised and dangerous blindness is avoided. However, creating such an environment seems to be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. Best-selling author Kim Scott has thought long and hard about how organizations can facilitate …
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