Coaching for Leaders
426: Five Lies About Corporate Culture, with Ginger Hardage
Aug 19, 2019
Ginger Hardage, former senior vice president of culture at Southwest Airlines, brings her expertise in building organizational cultures to discuss the five pervasive myths about corporate culture. She reveals that culture is not just the CEO's responsibility, and that values need to be actively integrated into everyday practices. Ginger also addresses the misconception that empowering employees leads to a loss of control, emphasizing that flexibility fosters creativity and enhances customer service. Ultimately, she advocates for defining and nurturing a culture that drives success.
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Quick takeaways
- Leaders should not assume culture building is solely the responsibility of executives, but should actively contribute to defining and promoting the desired culture within their organizations.
- Mere display of values on the wall is insufficient to embed values into an organization's culture; values must be integrated into all operational aspects to authentically uphold the desired culture.
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Culture Building is a Key Responsibility for Leaders
Creating a strong corporate culture is not solely the responsibility of executives. Leaders at all levels play a crucial role in shaping and nurturing the culture within their organizations. It is essential for leaders to incorporate culture building into their job descriptions, setting the tone and exemplifying the desired values to encourage a positive organizational culture. Best-in-class organizations recognize that culture is a shared responsibility among all employees, from frontline staff interacting with customers to top-level leaders.
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