Colin on Culture: Weekly digest

From a podcast episode where I wonder, is the truth out there? to two actions you can take today to transform your culture and your to-do list! And finally, I share my management journey and 10 years of learnings so you don't have to!

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#1 Toxic culture and UFOs 🎙️

In this episode I'm exploring the parallels between toxic workplace cultures and the phenomenon of UFOs, emphasising how leadership often denies or gaslights concerns about toxic behaviours. Let's look at the importance of acknowledging issues, the toxic culture ladder, and the necessity of creating a safe environment for employees to report concerns. I also look at the need for effective crisis management and communication strategies to address and mitigate toxic cultures. Listen now ➡️

#2 Anchored in the past

The stories you are telling in your culture will determine whether you sail forward or sink downwards. Read now ➡️

#3 Agency, the culture secret

When employees are given the opportunity to define their own working conditions — how they connect, behave, work together and be creative — they gain not only a sense of pride in what they’ve built, but also a determination to uphold it. Read now ➡️

#4 Saying no

Protect your time and priorities with positive ways to decline more work. Read now ➡️

#5 The Five Levels of Management Mastery👆

My management journey and why education and skills development is the key to unlocking manager potential. Read now ➡️

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