Episode 1.7
Make Every Workday Great, Even Mondays: Cultivating Sustainable Culture
Oct. 31, 2023 ⏱️ 47 minutes
Host: Joanie Musser Guest: Josh Levine
Oct. 31, 2023 ⏱️ 47 minutes
Host: Joanie Musser Guest: Josh Levine
🎙️ In this enlightening episode of The Mindset To Learn Podcast, I explored the fundamental aspects of building a sustainable company culture with renowned expert Josh Levine. Josh is one of North America's leading voices championing culture as a tool to improve employee engagement and customer-centered services in social service organizations, governmental agencies, and technology firms. Josh is known for his unique perspective and style that inspires engagement and action. He has written for Forbes and Fast Company and has appeared on APM’s Marketplace as well as many business and leadership podcasts. BookAuthority listed his book Great Mondays as one of the best culture books of all time.
Tune in to discover the six essential components of culture—purpose, values, behaviors, recognition, rituals, and cues—and understand their vital role in shaping a thriving organizational environment. Josh emphasizes the significance of authentic relationships and the power of interest-based channels in cultivating a culture of trust and collaboration. The conversation delves into the transformative potential of making employees' impact visible, connecting them to the organization's purpose, and investing in their growth beyond financial incentives. For those seeking to instigate cultural change in challenging contexts, Josh offers invaluable advice: initiate the change from within. "Your actions and commitment can spark a ripple effect, reshaping your team dynamics."
📣 Learning Loot... A Treasure of Referenced Material
Josh's book Great Mondays How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love is all about creating a positive and engaging workplace culture that employees genuinely enjoy. Josh provides a framework and practical tools for business leaders and organizations to understand, design, and manage their own company culture effectively. The book emphasizes the importance of aligning an organization's purpose, values, and behaviors to create a cohesive and inspiring work environment. It delves into six key components of culture: purpose, values, behaviors, recognition, rituals, and cues. Levine argues that by focusing on these elements and making conscious decisions, businesses can foster continuous learning, collaboration, and trust among their teams. "Great Mondays" offers you actionable insights and exercises to implement within your organizations, encouraging you to take an active role in shaping your workplace culture. The book aims to empower leaders and employees alike to create a workplace where people are motivated, engaged, and fulfilled, even on Mondays.
Subscribe to Josh Levine's monthly newsletter, 'One Minute Mondays'
Subscribe to Josh Levine's YouTube Channel 'Great Mondays' to learn more about how you can make every workday a great day, even Mondays.
Visit Josh Levine's website and read his blog: GreatMondays.com
Tune into Josh Levine's podcast to hear candid conversations with culture leaders at 'Great Mondays Radio'
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