Culture eats everything!
In this episode, Tom Willis reveals why most organizations struggle not because of strategy, but because of culture. Dive deep into the invisible forces that shape success or failure — and discover how radical acceptance, servant leadership, and a clear mission can transform any team.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Why culture is the hidden driver of every result you get
- How fear and love shape every organization
- The right way to fix "communication" problems
- Leadership vs. Management vs. Coaching — and when to use each
- How radical acceptance powers true transformation
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Guest Bio:
Thomas Willis is a culture transformation expert and author of "The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures." With an impressive career spanning education, engineering, and executive leadership, Tom has served as CEO of Cornerstone, consulted with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and worked as an engineer at Intel Corporation. Holding degrees from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Notre Dame, Tom now leads Phoenix Performance Partners, where he helps organizations breakthrough performance plateaus by creating exceptional cultures focused on relationships rather than mere compliance. His approach has been endorsed by leadership guru Ken Blanchard and has helped countless organizations achieve sustainable transformation..
Paul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.
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