265. The Inner Game of Culture: Leadership Lessons Uncovered with Margaret Graziano

What if the workplace friction you face daily isn’t just “how things are” but something you can change? In this eye-opening conversation, Margaret Graziano—bestselling author of Ignite Culture—shares how most dysfunction at work is created, not inevitable. Drawing from decades of experience and research in neuroscience and organizational development, Margie empowers us to stop pointing fingers and start looking within.

Science shows that 75% of employees experience high stress, much of it due to interpersonal conflict. When triggered, our brain’s executive function shuts down, leading to poor decisions. Margie introduces a powerful formula—Performance = Potential - Interference—revealing that removing emotional and relational blockers is just as important as building skills or talent.

This episode delivers practical tools like the SCULPT method to shift from reaction to response and strategies for team alignment. Whether you're a leader or team member, Margie’s insights offer a roadmap to building healthy, high-performing cultures—starting with one powerful question: What role am I playing in the problems I see?

🌐 Connect with Margaret:
• Website: https://www.keenalignment.com/ & https://www.margaretgraziano.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magigrazi/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@magigrazi/

📚 You can purchase 's book on Amazon:
• Ignite Culture: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164704619X/

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