Can't Stop the Growth CSTG 227: Culture is a Symptom of Leadership | Sean Glaze on Building Effective Teams
Aug 26, 2025
Sean Glaze, a speaker and team-building expert, shares insights on leadership and culture from his book, "What Effective Leaders Do." He stresses that leadership shapes culture, emphasizing the importance of being coachable for organizational growth. Sean outlines the three growth pillars for leaders: reflection, feedback, and coaching. He advocates for actionable strategies to build trust and effective teams, highlighting that praise and progress motivate better than pressure. Conversations are key in shaping a strong, cohesive company culture.
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Culture Is A Leadership Symptom
- Culture reflects the quality of leadership and shows up as everyday behaviors.
- Change the leader to change the culture rather than blaming talent or systems.
From Failed Coach To Leadership Teacher
- Sean fell into teaching and coaching after not getting into law school and discovered leadership through sports.
- A disastrous first season taught him to reflect, get feedback, and seek coaching to improve.
Three Ways Leaders Grow
- Grow as a leader through reflection, feedback, and coaching.
- Ask others for perspectives and get coached so you see questions you wouldn't ask yourself.
