The conversation delves into defining culture, the significance of authenticity and intent, and the connection between vision, purpose, and values. They also explore the role of communication, fostering a positive culture, and as a leader and manager, the power of self-awareness and understanding people. The episode concludes with valuable advice for people and those in the field of learning and organisational development.
Takeaways:
Organisations are fundamentally about the people.
Authenticity in leadership fosters engagement.
Feedback should be a normal part of communication.
Organisational culture is shaped by both written and unwritten rules.
Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective communication.
Leaders must understand their impact on others.
A positive environment starts with understanding how people want to feel.
Vision and purpose guide organisational direction.
The best of the best are great communicators.
Sound Bites:
“It’s all about people.”
“You have to know why you’re doing it.”
“Leave your ego outside the door.”
“What is said and not written and what is written and not said.”
Craig is the Founder of Living Your Learning, a Facilitator, Trainer and internationally accredited Coach who specialises in developing Leaders, Teams and fellow Learning Professionals.
Using his exceptional skills as an inspirational and natural developer of people to provide learning experiences that work and can be applied in the real world, Craig has spent over 25 years successfully helping thousands of people and many businesses and organisations to improve and get the results they want and need.
Lisa Butler is THE HeartStrong Leader!
She supports individuals and teams to find their leadership magic so that they can cultivate aligned and courageous cultures.
Integrating her personal experiences from parenthood, chronic illness and life, she is a fierce advocate of living with ‘Every Day Courage’.
Her leadership vision inspires organisations to lead with authenticity, alignment and purpose, so that they can create positive ripples of impact in their corner of the world, sustainably and with integrity.
Lisa, a retired British Army Major, has a broad experience of leading large multinational teams in complex environments, both at home and during deployed operations to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kosovo.
