ACHIEVE Workplace Culture

Oct 17 2024 37 ep. 52 mins 2
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Looking for inspiration about how to create a healthy workplace culture? Listen to Wendy Loewen, Chris Downey, and Eric Stutzman share their insights about leadership and workplace culture. Their conversations are based on experiences from their workplace, articles and books they’ve read, current events, and the clients they serve. Together they are leaders at ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership and have co-authored several books including: The Culture Question and Don’t Blame the Lettuce.

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Do you want to be right, or learn?

Oct 17 2024 43 mins  
What happens when employees don’t feel safe owning up to their mistakes? We explore the risks organizations face when trust is lacking and how team safety plays a crucial role in creating a growing and thriving culture. Join us as we break down practical strategies to foster openness, accountability, and resilience in teams when mistakes happen. Try our free Culture Transformatio

The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Leadership Wellness

Sep 19 2024 75 mins  
In this episode, we talk about the paradox of leadership wellness—how taking time off can actually be one of the most productive things a leader does, but that wellness comes from many sources including our approach to work itself. We argue that leaders who prioritize their own well-being play a vital role in shaping positive workplace culture, fostering a more engaged and produc

Employee Wellness is not a Program.

Aug 15 2024 64 mins  
In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that every business leader, middle manager, and HR decision-maker needs to hear: employee wellness. But we’re not just talking about your typical wellness programs. We’re exploring how to build a thriving workplace culture that truly supports your team’s well-being. True employee wellness is the result of a healthy, values-driven wor

Should you hire internally or externally?

Jul 18 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we debate whether filling positions from within or outside your organization is best. We consider the potential impacts this decision can have on your workplace culture and discuss how to safeguard your employees’ well-being when making these choices. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.com

Are Labour Shortages Real?

Jun 20 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the validity of the idea that “nobody wants to work anymore” and why the fast-food industry needs their employees to find purpose in their work. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.com

Performance Enhancing Leaders

May 16 2024 66 mins  
How do you talk about performance in your organization? What happens when people don’t perform? This week, we discuss the connection between performance and culture, the leader’s role, and how to facilitate a happy and high-performing workplace. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.com

A Culture of Overwork

Apr 17 2024 54 mins  
Does your organization suffer from a culture of overwork? This week, we look we dig into the HBR article, How to Fix your Company's Culture of Overwork. We also discuss the danger in assuming your high-performing employees aren't struggling. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.com

Are silos a good thing?

Mar 13 2024 47 mins  
Can siloing team members in an organization have a positive impact? This week, we explore the impacts of information siloing on workplace culture, and we dig into the Sloan MIT article, Building Culture From the Middle Out. We also discuss the important role middle managers play in embodying a company’s values. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievec

Are meetings a waste of time?

Feb 23 2024 53 mins  
Wendy, Chris, and Eric discuss the philosophy of getting rid of stupid stuff that are negatively impacting your bottom line and workplace culture. If a meeting doesn’t have a purpose or payoff, should you not go? They also discuss other lean methodologies and how to eliminate waste in your organization. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.

Succession Planning for Your Organization’s Future

Jan 25 2024 62 mins  
Wendy, Chris, and Eric decide if they can extract succession planning advice from the Queen of Denmark’s recent throne abdication to her son. They also explore Workplace Trends Leaders Should Watch in 2024. For more resources on leadership and workplace culture visit achievecentre.com