Explore values-driven leadership and the Culture Leadership Program with Tobias Sturesson and Andreas Almlöf. They discuss aligning behaviors with organizational values, developing crucial habits for sustainable change, and challenging outdated notions of habit formation. Get ready for a thought-provoking session that encourages leaders to lead by example in their commitment to culture change.
Align behaviors with organizational values for cultural transformation.
Consistency over time is crucial for developing new culture-building habits.
Deep dives
The Importance of Changing Thinking and Daily Habits for Organizational Change
Changing the way people think and applying these changes in daily work life while engaging with others regularly can lead to the development of habits and seeing actual change within an organization. The Culture and Leadership Program emphasizes the significance of learning together, mutual accountability, and habit development for creating lasting cultural transformation.
Challenges Faced by Organizations in Cultural Health Improvement
Many organizations encounter challenges related to collaboration, enhancing speak-up culture, dealing with crises, building trust, and aligning actions with values. Executives and managers often struggle to take ownership of their role in shaping organizational culture, emphasizing the need for leaders to be actively involved in cultural change efforts.
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approaches to Culture Change
Short-term cultural initiatives like workshops or trainings may not lead to sustainable change within organizations. The podcast advocates for a habits-based approach to culture change, highlighting the importance of consistency and time in developing new behaviors. Developing culture-building habits requires sustained effort and a focus on integrating new practices into daily routines.
The Significance of Value-Stricken Leadership and Organizational Values
Emphasizing the importance of being value-driven leaders and organizations, the conversation delves into the essential role of values in shaping organizational culture. Value-driven leadership entails upholding principles even at the cost of other priorities and aligning actions with core values. The discussion underscores the impact of values on building trust, fostering a thriving workplace, and making sustainable decisions.
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 underpin sustainable change.
In this conversation, they challenge outdated notions related to habit formation and emphasize the philosophy of consistency over time to foster these new, crucial habits. Prepare for a thought-provoking session that encourages leaders to lead by example in their commitment to culture change.