Colin on Culture

Colin D Ellis
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Jan 27, 2024 • 21min

Why relationships are key to success

On this episode, I talk about the importance of teams taking the time to build respectful, empathetic relationships and why this is important to performance. I cover: Building and Nurturing Team Relationships The Challenges of Communication Breakdowns and Personality Clashes Emotional Connections and Productivity The Concept of Emotional Capital The Significance of Camaraderie in Teams Fostering a Positive Working Environment Connect with Colin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis/ Related reading: How are you rebuilding camaraderie? When in Rome… Why senior managers need to understand social cultures People just want to be respected The importance of building a speak up culture Toxic Culture Isn't Inevitable How to Build and Maintain a Vibrant Culture Download the free whitepapers here Timestamps Relationships: The Foundation of Team Success (00:00:05) Colin discusses the importance of relationships in team success and productivity, emphasising the need for intentional relationship building. Culture Workshop and Reconnection (00:01:12) Colin shares his experience running a culture workshop focused on relationship building and reconnection after the Christmas break. Communication Breakdowns and Relationship Building (00:02:15) Colin highlights the impact of communication breakdowns and the need for intentional relationship building within diverse groups for high team performance. Productivity and Emotional Connection (00:04:19) Colin discusses the impact of emotional connection on productivity and the importance of a sense of belonging within an organisation. Emotional Capital and Empathy (00:09:01) Colin explores the concept of emotional capital and the role of empathy in building strong relationships within a team. Building Respectful Relationships (00:14:09) Colin emphasises the importance of building respectful relationships to facilitate feedback and courageous conversations for collaboration and results. Defining Culture through Relationship Building (00:16:27) Colin discusses the significance of relationship building in defining an organisation's culture and the limitations of outdoor team-building activities in this context. Camaraderie and Team Performance (00:19:05) Emphasising camaraderie over high performance for better team productivity and satisfaction.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 32min

How to celebrate success, respectfully

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast, I talk about celebrating success and how to ensure that it is done in the right way.
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Nov 26, 2023 • 25min

The culture crisis in sports

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the culture crisis that’s rife in professional sports. The white paper that I discuss on the show can be downloaded from www.theteamcode.com
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Nov 12, 2023 • 27min

Is it possible to hire for culture fit?

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to bring people into a team in a way that complements and adds to the culture.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 26min

Why you feel burnt out at work

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the reasons why you feel burnt out and how to overcome the feeling of overwhelm and make time for yourself.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 26min

Five things great cultures do

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide insights into five things that vibrant workplace cultures do.
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Sep 30, 2023 • 25min

Is your culture passive aggressive?

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the rise of passive aggressive behaviour in cultures, how to spot it and what you can do to deal with it.
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Sep 17, 2023 • 25min

Jimmy Fallon and the toxic culture mea culpa

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the ways organisations should respond to toxic culture allegations. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Hadeso Guji Natural roasted by Disciple Coffee.
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Sep 2, 2023 • 26min

Five things everyone needs to know about culture

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide insights on the 5 things everyone needs to know about culture. This week's coffee is a filter from the Bond Store in Melbourne Australia.
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Aug 20, 2023 • 24min

Why D&I programs fail

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the issue with diversity and inclusion programs and what can be done to make them successful. This week’s coffee is a La Hachazon from Ona Coffee (onacoffee.com.au).

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