Why How We Work Matters with André Martin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
The Importance of Fit in the Workplace
This chapter explores the concept of 'fit' in the context of work, emphasizing the deep and authentic connection an individual has to the way a company operates on a daily basis. The speakers discuss the negative impact of not having a fit and highlight the importance of aligning work styles within an organization for the overall culture and individual well-being.
Do you feel like you fit in at your workplace? Research shows that one out of three new hires will quit within 90 days, 53% of people who have been with a company for half a year are still searching for a new job, and 75% of people experience anxiety before the work week begins. André Martine joins Kevin to explore the importance of having an authentic connection to your everyday work both from a personal and organizational perspective. They talk about the concept of fit, the trends in the world of work, and the connection between fit and belonging. They share insights for leaders on how to create a culture of fit and re-recruit their teams. Additionally, they discuss the role of fit in individual career development and offer advice for job seekers.
Listen for...00:00 Introduction 02:09 "Wrong Fit. Right Fit" Overview 04:55 Concept of Fit in the Workplace 06:45 Defining Authentic Connection in Fit 07:49 Work Methods in Organizations 08:19 Culture vs. Day-to-Day Work 09:01 Understanding Work Differences 09:19 Matching Individual Preferences 10:25 Leadership in Crisis 12:13 Brand and Work Principles 13:38 Location Strategy in Decision Making 14:04 Finding Organizational Solutions 15:37 Personal Work Preferences 16:05 Fit and Belonging 17:23 The Need to Fit In 18:01 Holistic View of Fit and Belonging 18:47 Employee Engagement Challenges 19:14 Recruiting Talent: Leadership’s Role 20:34 Organizational and Leadership Perspectives on Fit 21:38 Mismatched Expectations 22:11 Recruiting in the Digital Age 23:20 Essential Leadership Questions 24:15 Leadership and Career Development Focus 24:53 Self-Reflection in Job Searching 25:57 Career Clarity Tools 26:46 Comfort vs. Boredom in Careers 28:03 Comfort as a Foundation 28:27 Personal Hobbies 29:02 Book Recommendations 30:16 Resources and Actions Steps
Meet André- Name: André Martin
- His Story: André Martin, PhD, is the author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit – Why How we Work Matters More Than Ever. He is an entrepreneur, operating advisor, board member, organizational psychologist, and coach to top founders and c-suite executives. He has held key C-level leadership roles dedicated to talent, employee engagement, leadership development and culture in some of the biggest consumer brands including Disney, Mars Incorporated, Nike, Target, and Google. Early in his career, he was an enterprise faculty member and senior researcher at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), one of the top executive development firms in the world. When he isn’t helping companies grow, Andre is a guest lecturer at top universities and coveted speaker on culture, engagement, design thinking and innovation, a committed husband and father of two wonderful children, an owner of a sustainable mushroom farm in the Ozark Mountains and can otherwise be found hiking the rain-soaked trails around Portland with his two English labs (Bode and the Fonz).
- https://www.wrongfitrightfit.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/docmartinpdx/
- https://www.instagram.com/wrongfitrightfit/
- https://mondaymatters.substack.com/
The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!
Book Recommendations- Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever by Andre Martin
- Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing by Pete Davis
- Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy C. Edmondson
- Thriving at Work with Gabriella Kellerman
- Creating the Life You Want in One Year with Wendy Leshgold
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