In this episode of the Culture First Podcast, we take you on the road with us to give you a front-row seat to an incredible conversation that took place at SXSW Austin this year.

In this episode, Didier Elzinga, CEO and Co-founder of Culture Amp, will moderate a discussion on achieving and sustaining a high-performance culture by drawing upon lessons learned from the world of high-performance sports.

He was joined by Lindsay Verstegen, Chief People & Diversity Officer at the Detroit Lions, John Ferguson, Chief HR Officer at NASCAR, and Ben Crowe, former global Nike executive and one of the world’s most in-demand professional mentors and mindset coaches, working with CEO’s, teams, executive teams and athletes.

They discuss the importance of intentional pauses, building relationships, and the need to fix the environment rather than the individual. The conversation provides valuable perspectives on leadership, team dynamics, and the power of data in understanding and supporting employees.

Show notes and timestamps:

03:21 - Creating a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

12:20 - Navigating Uncertainty: From 'Me' to 'We' Mindset

32:29 - Fixing the Environment, Not the Individual

33:51- Data-Driven Insights for Organizational Improvement

34:09 - The Power of Vulnerability and Trust in Leadership

36:31 - Connecting with Intrinsic Motivations for Success

41:18 - Feedback as a Catalyst for Growth and Development

49:48 - Bridging the Gap in Multi-Generational Teams

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