

Leading Transformational Change with Tobias Sturesson
Heart Management
We are passionate about helping leaders, HR, and ethics professionals build healthy cultures that enable mission success, a thriving workplace and responsible impact.
Every other Thursday we post insightful and actionable conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners on culture, values, ethics, and transformational change.
Every other Thursday we post insightful and actionable conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners on culture, values, ethics, and transformational change.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 8, 2024 • 47min
090. Martin Lønstrup: How to Get Leadership Buy-In and Empower Everyone to Own Ethics and Compliance
Martin Lønstrup is a globally recognized Ethics and Compliance expert with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries and cultures. Martin works as Chief Compliance Officer at Coloplast, with the global responsibility for Business Ethics, Compliance and Data Privacy – and is a leading expert in driving compliance, and culture transformation projects.
Tune into our conversation about the ethical nuances in corporate missions and the potential pitfalls of moral licensing. We will explore how simplifying Coloplast’s code of conduct has made ethical guidelines more accessible and relevant to every employee. We also touch on the importance of fostering a transparent company culture… where questioning and learning from failures are seen as opportunities for growth.
Links Mentioned:
Cultureandleadership.org
Martin Lønstrup on LinkedIn

Apr 24, 2024 • 38min
089. Gleb Bakalov: Managing Ethics Amid War's Extreme Pressures – Lessons from Ukraine
Today we hear a unique perspective on Ukraine's dedication to corporate governance and the fight against corruption. Our guest is Gleb Bakalov, the Executive Committee Chairman of the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC). He has been serving as the Chief Compliance Officer of NPC UKRENERGO since 2018, and has experience in the compliance field since 2008, including financial, legal and investment companies in Ukraine and abroad.
Tune in as we explore the significant strides taken to strengthen transparency, attract foreign investment, and counteract the deeply ingrained culture of bribery. Amidst the harrowing backdrop of war, we discuss how Ukrainian organizations and individuals remain committed to ethics and integrity, facing the ethical dilemmas war presents while striving to uphold a culture of speaking up against injustices.
Links Mentioned:
Cultureandleadership.org
Gleb Bakalov on LinkedIn

Apr 10, 2024 • 44min
088. Klaus Moosmayer: Cultivating Trust and Ethical Leadership at a Global Pharmaceutical Company
Klaus Moosmayer joined Novartis in 2018 as Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. He was previously chief compliance officer at Siemens AG, where he spent 18 years in roles of increasing seniority. He began his career as a lawyer in Germany, specializing in white-collar crime, business law and litigation.
In this episode we explore the reality of ethical dilemmas in the corporate world, the importance of building trust, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, and the value of creating an inviting atmosphere for discussions on ethics and compliance. Klaus also discusses the development of a new code of ethics at Novartis – likening it to the company's constitution.
Links Mentioned:
Cultureandleadership.org
‘Blind Spots’ by Ann Tenbrunsel and Max Bazerman
Klaus Moosmayer on LinkedIn

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Mar 28, 2024 • 46min
087. Stan Slap: Getting Cultural Commitment for Critical Change Initiatives
Renowned culture strategist Stan Slap discusses aligning company values with behaviors, emotional commitment vs. financial incentives, and the impact of cultural health on success. He explores cultural resistance to change and fostering alignment within the organization.

Mar 14, 2024 • 40min
086. Rebecca Newton: Collaborating for Culture Change - Lessons from the Trenches
Rebecca Newton is an Organizational Psychologist with a PhD in psychology, a frequent Harvard Business Review contributor, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics, and the CEO of CoachAdviser, a London-based culture agency. She is also the author of ‘Authentic Gravitas, Who Stands Out and Why’, based on her extensive experience coaching executives at companies like Google, Coca-Cola, and Accenture.
We discuss why culture shouldn't be the sole responsibility of HR, highlighting leaders' need to step up and embrace change collectively. We also touch on Rebecca’s three-pronged approach: engaging leaders with participation, using data to inform decisions, and skill development to ensure leaders are equipped for the journey ahead.
Links Mentioned:
Cultureandleadership.org
HBR: HR Can’t Change Company Culture by Itself
Rebecca Newton on LinkedIn
‘Authentic Gravitas’ by Rebecca Newton
CoachAdviser

Feb 29, 2024 • 39min
085. Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson: Scaling Culture and Leadership in Hyper-Growth – Lessons From Oatly
Today, our special guest is Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson, whose expertise comes straight from the dynamic growth experience of Oatly. Cecilia works as an Interim Manager and leads companies and organizations to overcome critical and complex challenges.
In this episode, we discuss how maintaining a strong culture and values is key during rapid company expansion. Cecilia reveals how spending time with employees, establishing purpose, and embedding values into every process are vital steps toward sustaining transformational change.
Links Mentioned:
Cultureandleadership.org
Episode 68 with Frank Blake
Episode 64 with Sandra Sucher

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Feb 15, 2024 • 34min
084. Develop Leaders to Transform Your Culture
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.

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Dec 14, 2023 • 29min
083. Steven Rogelberg: Why One-on-One Meetings Are Vital to Cultural Health and How to Make Them Better
Meet Steven Rogelberg, a leadership expert who discusses the key elements of effective one-on-one meetings and the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment. Learn about intentional questions, the 'listing' approach, and giving feedback constructively. Discover why cancelling one-on-one meetings sends a negative cultural message. Check the show notes for a free guide and Steven's book 'Glad We Met'.

Nov 16, 2023 • 49min
082. Ann Skeet: Making Values-Based Decisions in a Time of Rapid Change
Ann Skeet is the Senior Director of Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Ann teaches ethics literacy for boards in the Silicon Valley Executive Education Center in the Leavey School of Business. She is also a co-author of ‘Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies: An Operational Roadmap’.
Tune in as we discuss:
The Six Ethical Lenses Framework
How to incorporate ethical principles into your decision-making
Why trust is a crucial currency for successful operations
Some ethical challenges that arise with the implementation of AI
How do you counter bias in decision-making?
Links Mentioned:
Free guide: https://heartmanagement.org/en/guide/
‘Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies’ by José Flahaux, Brian Green and Ann Gregg Skeet
Leading Transformational Change episode with Sandra J. Sucher
Dr. Dan Siegel
Ann Skeet on LinkedIn
Ann Skeet on X
Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University

Nov 2, 2023 • 47min
081. Jay Barney: How Taking Ownership and Action Will Transform Your Culture
Jay Barney is an American professor in strategic management at the University of Utah. He shares his insights on the crucial link between culture and strategy and how it impacts the success of any transformational change initiative. He emphasizes the importance of understanding group dynamics, the role of HR in shaping culture, and the power of storytelling in creating a healthy organizational culture.
Tune in as we discuss:
How does understanding group dynamics contribute to the success of transformation?
What are some limitations and challenges that HR faces?
The difference between strategy and culture in leadership roles
Why do leaders need to think about how to spread and make their story stick?
Tips to overcome inertia and take action
Links Mentioned:
Free guide: https://heartmanagement.org/en/guide/
‘The Secret of Culture Change’ by Jay Barney
Jay Barney on LinkedIn
CultureChangeSecret.com
If You Want Culture Change, Create New Stories – HBR


