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July 3, 2025 • 33 mins

Get ready to have your mindset stretched and your leadership toolkit expanded! 💡

Nikki sits down with Jon Mayo, culture transformer and founder of Waymaker. They dive deep into purpose-driven leadership, how culture starts with YOU, and why being a conduit (not a solutionist!) can transform your team from the inside out. 🌟

From the STRIVE methodology to real stories of team turnarounds, Jon brings passion, practicality, and a refreshing take on what it means to lead with intention. Whether you're scaling a business, building a culture from scratch, or just trying to keep your team aligned, this convo is your next spark. 🔥

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Key Takeaways:

  • Culture is always present, and it’s your responsibility to shape it.
  • Leaders are conduits: they guide and amplify, not dictate.
  • Shared language is critical for sustaining culture.
  • Feedback should be consistent and constructive, not reactionary.
  • Excellence must be a non-negotiable value in people-first leadership.

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