In this insightful episode, Heather Holst-Knudsen sits down with Chris Dyer, a leading authority on company culture and remote work. Chris shares his journey from CEO of a rapidly growing company to a global leadership speaker and bestselling author. He discusses his seven-pillar framework for building strong, effective company cultures and how organizations can optimize their work environments, whether in-office, remote, or hybrid.
Key Topics Discussed:
- RevvedUP Event Overview: Heather announces H2K Labs’ new initiative, RevvedUP, an exclusive gathering for CEOs and C-suite teams to strategize on fueling enterprise value. Event details: February 25-27 in Sarasota, Florida.
- Chris Dyer’s Background and Leadership Approach:
- Chris’s journey from CEO to global thought leader in company culture.
- The importance of empowering employees and letting them take the lead.
- His approach to engagement and helping teams perform at their best without micromanagement.
- The Seven Pillars of Success: Chris introduces his framework for leadership and organizational success.
- Remote Work Challenges and Solutions:
- How Chris’s companies transitioned to remote work in 2008 and lessons learned.
- Strategies for building and maintaining company culture in remote and hybrid work environments, including the "cockroach meeting" and "tsunami planning" for innovation and collaboration.
- Practical Advice for CEOs:
- Eliminating ineffective one-on-one meetings and replacing them with team-focused collaboration sessions.
- The importance of setting clear expectations and creating structured meeting formats to enhance productivity and communication.
Resources Mentioned:
- RevvedUP Event: February 25-27, Sarasota, Florida. More information at h2klabs.com/revvedup.
- Chris Dyer’s Books: "The Power of Company Culture" and "Remote Work."
- Connect with Chris:
- Text "Chris" to 33777 to receive a free PDF on effective meetings and leadership strategies.
- LinkedIn: Chris Dyer
- Website: ChrisDyer.com
- TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms for leadership tips.
ABOUT H2K LABS
H2K Labs is a tech-enabled value creation specialist that helps media, data/information, event, and marketplace businesses accelerate revenue, drive profitability, and fuel enterprise value using data, digital, and AI. We host The Revenue Room™ Podcast, curate Revenue Room™ Connect, a professional network for CEO and their revenue-critical C-Suite teams, and produce events including RevvedUP 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.h2klabs.com
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