Kenny Lange sits down with Lisa Sharapata, CMO of the Arbinger Institute, for an insightful conversation on the importance of mindsets in leadership. They look into recent research on workplace culture, emphasizing the impact of the pandemic and the toxic environments in the tech industry. Lisa explains the difference between inward and outward mindsets, highlighting how understanding others' challenges can transform team performance and inclusion. They discuss psychological safety, its role in fostering innovation, and the need for cultural shifts towards cooperation and curiosity. Lisa also shares key areas leaders should focus on for organizational transformation and offers invaluable resources for driving change.

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Lisa Sharapata Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasharapata/
Book: https://bit.ly/LeadershipandSelfDeception
Website: https://arbinger.com/
New research on Workplace Culture: https://bit.ly/NewresearchonWorkplaceCulture

#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #CMOInsights #PsychologicalSafety #MindsetMatters

• (00:00) - Workforce culture problems highlighted during Covid.
• (04:24) - Arbinger defines culture as human interaction impact.
• (08:10) - International business contrasts US hustle culture and vacation.
• (11:16) - Issues with board, symptoms not culture addressed.
• (15:26) - Do I truly care about others' feelings?
• (20:42) - Transformation often comes when at rock bottom.
• (25:13) - Focusing on key areas for organizational transformation.
• (27:39) - Inclusive environment fosters innovation and engagement.
• (30:46) - Free research report, multiple links, new book.
• (34:23) - Encouragement to support and share leadership content.