CULTURE goodr

Shift happens, and it happens a lot at goodr...including a BIG shift we made this year when we moved from a quarterly to a trimesterly system for internal events, reviews, and celebrations. In episode #81 of the CULTURE goodr Podcast, Stephen and Shaun get into why we made the shift and what we've noticed since the change.

Did you know Stephen's writing a book about goodr's culture?! In episode #80 of CULTURE goodr, our Chief Executive Octopus shares all the details. (Fingers crossed his next book is about flamingo mating habits!!!) Highlights: 01:25: Why Stephen's writing a book about goodr's culture 06:25: What does it mean to challenge the status quo? 12:21: Stephen shares his writing process, from inception to the first draft to rewrites 19:01: What's next? A CULTURE goodr conference, with marketing workshops 26:36: What you can learn from reading Stephen's book, Status the Quo Challenge

Kim Scott wrote the bestselling book Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, which has revolutionized modern management. In this episode of CULTURE goodr, Stephen talks to Kim about everything Radical Candor. Highlights: 05:46: Kim explains the concept of Radical Candor 12:49: Why bosses and employees both need Radical Candor 15:48: How Radical Candor equals kindness 20:48: Stephen & Kim discuss the C.O.R.N. method of giving feedback 27:48: Kim describes how her new book Just Work seeks to root out bias, prejudice & bullying Listen now!!!

Author, speaker, and coach Mike Williams shares insights on designing life through productivity systems. Highlights include his journey from chaos to clarity, benefits of a productivity system, and lessons from parenting. Learn how to bring a productivity system into your team's culture and the value of a beginner's mind.

Liz Wiseman is the bestselling author behind Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. She's also a researcher, lecturer, speaker, CEO, AND the new guest on CULTURE goodr!!! In episode #77 of the pod, Stephen and Liz talk about Multipliers, Impact Players, and Playing Big. Highlights: 05:58: How do we create space for people to do brilliant work? 11:12: The difference between contributors and impact players 18:38: Questions you should ask about your company culture 28:51: How bosses can be accidental diminishers 35:59: The benefits of wearing 'opportunity goggles' Listen now!!!

You've seen goodr's photos and videos...but have you ever wondered about the thought process behind our content? In episode #76 of CULTURE goodr, Shaun talks to Barret Bowman, our Head of Content, about goodr's content story. Highlights: 6:08: Our philosophy on content 14:33: How we make great content with budgetary constraints 20:29: What Barret learned about cadence, scaling, and connection from an early photoshoot 25:40: Explaining goodr's 'absurdometer' 32:55: Barret shares the 'moon moment' he had during the Snow G photoshoot Listen now!!!

Hanssie Ho is goodr's Director of goodr Experience, which means she's in charge of bringing the goodr experience to the world. In episode #75 of CULTURE goodr, Shaun interviews her about what it's like to throw internal and external events. Highlights: 4:40: What Hanssie was thinking when she found herself in a flamingo suit three days into a new job 8:29: What makes an event a success 16:40: How Hanssie makes events fun and authentic without spending a ton of money 18:49: The origin of 'shot o'clock' 24:16: How she scaled our internal connection event 'Speed Dating' as the company rapidly grew in size Listen now!!!

Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author. His books include The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams, Purple Cow, and, goodr CEO Stephen Lease's favorite book, What To Do When It's Your Turn (and It's Always Your Turn). (If you're friends with Stephen, there's a 90% chance you got it as a gift.) On this episode of CULTURE goodr, Stephen talks to @sethgodin about leadership, commitment, culture, and what sound a flamingo makes (VERY important). Highlights: 07:24 How leaders of companies can create a culture where every employee feels like they have the best job they've ever had 11:55 Leaders vs. managers and the value of making mistakes 18:26 Companies should ask what changes they seek to make 22:50 Meetings vs. conversations: the importance of not wasting people's time 29:22 How to create conditions for significance, where employees put their hearts into their work Listen now!!!

This month, goodr celebrated the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by launching the themed sunnies WE ARE GOLDEN. A portion of sales goes to Stop AAPI Hate. It's all part of our Amplify Series, which honors our commitment to making the world a better place. In episode #73 of CULTURE goodr, Shaun interviews Hanssie Ho and AJ Jimenez (the goodr employees who spearheaded the platform) about amplifying AAPI voices. Highlights: 01:54: How the Amplify Series originated in 2020 07:13: AJ & Hanssie share how grateful they are for the platform and for their coworkers' support 12:42: AJ & Hanssie reflect on how the process impacted them based on their personal backgrounds 19:52: How organizations can provide support to the AAPI community 22:38: Behind the name "We Are Golden," and what else goodr is doing to celebrate the AAPI community Listen now!!!

What's Game Day at goodr? Six times a year, the entire company gets together, and every department delivers presentations to share their work. But what does it mean to show up to Game Day like a professional? In episode #72 of CULTURE goodr, Stephen and Shaun break it down. Highlights: 06:03: What the crowd is like, and how last trimester's 17 speakers CRUSHED IT 11:47: Magic doesn't just happen. It's created through fundamental excellence. 16:23: Public speaking tip: Tell YOUR stories. Don't tell somebody else's. 21:03: How prioritizing autonomy and accountability brings out the best in everyone. 30:06: Sometimes on Game Day, we see what's NOT working. That's by design. Listen now!!!