Learn how Melissa Daimler, a culture expert, emphasizes the importance of constructive debates in promoting learning and growth, hiring based on behaviors and values, and driving cultural change in global organizations. Discover insights on fostering diverse perspectives, the role of CFOs in cultural transformation, and practical tips for shaping a positive organizational culture.

Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. As we navigate the complexities of sustainability and sustainable development goals, Wendy sheds light on the challenges that arise when making overarching commitments. Tune in as we discuss: Integrating sustainability goals with profitability for businesses When is it necessary to prioritise profit versus ethical considerations? The concept of "tightrope walking" as a strategy Both/and thinking versus either/or thinking Embracing serendipity and being open to new experiences in decision-making Links Mentioned: Free guide: https://heartmanagement.org/en/guide/ Both/and Thinking

Explore how to assess company culture, develop leader habits, involve senior management in change, and integrate values into daily decisions and discussions. Learn about rituals, incentives, and processes that reinforce organizational values.

To measure the ROI of culture is like measuring the ROI of air. Culture is not optional but a fundamental part of how we operate as a group.  It influences every aspect of our organization - how we make decisions, think, communicate, collaborate, and perform.  At the heart of culture are people and relationships.  While many organizations will claim that they put people first, it’s easy to fall into cultural assumptions, drives, and beliefs that are harmful to our people and, ultimately, to the organization's mission.  Some time ago, I read a fascinating article in Harvard Business Review about the dangers of a culture that glorifies busyness.  The author, Adam Waytz, is an award-winning social psychologist and associate professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He’s the author of The Power of Human: How Our Shared Humanity Can Help Us Create a Better World.  On episode 076 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, I interviewed Adam about: What leads to dehumanization in our organizations, and what we can do to counteract it. How AI implementation impacts how we measure the ethicality of an organization Why a culture of busyness is a problem, and what we should do about it. I believe the conversation is relevant for anyone who wants more human workplaces and desires to build healthier cultures. 

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guests, Michaela Ahlberg and Anna Romberg - co-authors of The Grey Zone, on this practical and insightful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, they discuss how to promote a healthy, ethical and values-driven culture in your organization. Michaela and Anna also talk about their Responsible Leadership Program - what they were trying to accomplish, what they learned along the way, and what results they’ve seen.Michaela Ahlberg was instrumental in developing the Ethics and Compliance functions at several large multinational companies as the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Telia Sonera, Volvo Cars, Nokia Siemens Networks and Getinge. Anna Romberg is the current Executive Vice President of Sustainability, Legal, and Compliance at Getinge. She is also co-founder of the Nordic Business Ethics Initiative. Michaela and Anna are co-authors of The Grey Zone. Duration: 48:03

What constitutes a remarkably healthy culture and a workplace people love being a part of? What about your culture might instead make people frustrated and leave your organization?  Two critical questions that every leader needs to ask.  While we face an economic downturn, the job market is still competitive, especially for highly skilled talent. And we all want to be known for building great organizational cultures.  So what can leaders do?  Charlie and Don Sull, researchers at MIT and co-founders of Culture X, have conducted the largest systematic study of corporate culture ever, analyzing 1.4 million Glassdoor reviews from more than 500 of the largest employers in the United States.  They found that toxic culture is the primary driver of resignations. And that even relatively healthy cultures can have toxic elements that must be addressed. They learned that culture can't be adequately measured using only quantitative measures - like employee engagement surveys. And that the most important elements of stand-out cultures are listening to employees and building psychological safety.  On the first episode of Season 8 of the Leading Transformational Change Podcast, we bring you a conversation with Charlie Sull.  Charlie's thought leadership has been featured in the Economist, Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and more. I hope you will find our conversation as insightful, inspiring, and thought-provoking as I did!

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Aga Bajer, on this practical and helpful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Aga discusses culture myths, how to deal with cultural challenges as your organization grows, how to analyze the health of your culture, and why she believes fun, meaning and belonging are at the heart of a healthy culture.Agnieszka (Aga) Bajer works with leaders and teams around the globe to help them bring their vision to life. She is the host of the CultureLab podcast and the co-author of “Building and Sustaining a Coaching Culture" - a complete guide on how to embed coaching in an organisation’s DNA.Duration: 58:55

Exploring the importance of creating a Speak Up Culture in organizations, Stephen Shedletzky discusses leadership, purpose, and overcoming barriers to communication. The podcast delves into fostering open communication, accountability, and building a safe environment for individuals to voice their opinions and concerns.

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dr. Margaret Heffernen, on this profound and empowering episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Margaret discusses how to reimagine the future and not fall into the trap of wilful blindness.Dr. Margaret Heffernen is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer, and keynote speaker. The author of six books, Margaret’s third book, Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people and in 2015 TED published Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020.She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute’s Responsible Leadership Programme and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations. She holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath and continues to write for the Financial Times and the Huffington Post.Duration: 54:47

Welcome to episode 71 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. Your usual host, Tobias Sturesson, switches into the role of guest and is interviewed by his colleague, Andreas Almlöf. They discuss organizational cultures in crisis, different types of unhealthy cultures, and how to rebuild trust within organizations going through challenging times. Duration: 35:10