Lead with Culture

Latest Episodes:

Measuring Employee Engagement Feb 07, 2023

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“Leaders are so focused on growing their business, but they need to be more focused on growing their people.”

A dynamic culture is at the heart of seeing ROI from investing in employee engagement. In this episode, Kate Volman talks with Floyd Senior Executive Coach, Michele Marquis about how companies not only measure employee engagement but empower leaders to do even more for their teams.

Michele shares her expert insights on building an environment where employees feel their work makes a difference and their skills are being leveraged. Listen in for ways leaders have seen immediate benefits to prioritizing engagement efforts.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How can companies measure the ROI of employee engagement efforts
What are the two types of leaders who are looking to increase workplace enthusiasm
What is the role of a Dream Manager and how can it help increase performance and employee wellbeing

Things to Listen for:

[04:49] The importance of culture on employee engagement

[07:16] Measuring employee engagement

[09:01] The ROI of employee engagement and company expectations

[16:07] How employee engagement leads back to dynamic culture

[19:58] The impact of employee development programs

[22:56] Michele’s thoughts as a Dream Manager

[25:21] Final thoughts from Kate

Resources:

Floyd Coaching - https://www.floydconsulting.com/

The Dream Manager Program - https://www.thedreammanager.com/

The Culture Assessment - https://www.floydconsulting.com/culture

Matthew Kelly’s Books - https://www.floydconsulting.com/books

Floyd Coaching’s Blog - https://www.floydconsulting.com/blog

Connect with the Guest:

LinkedIn Michele Marquis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-marquis-9926729/

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

Kate Volman’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/floyd-consulting/

Floyd Consulting on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/floydconsulting/

Floyd Consulting on Twitter - https://twitter.com/floydconsulting?lang=en

Floyd Consulting on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc

Floyd Consulting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/floydconsultinginc/

Company Culture Revolution: Talking Dream Manager and Employee Engagement with Origin Bank’s Lonnie Scarborough Jan 31, 2023

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“You're doing yourself, your company, and your employees a disservice if you aren't doing more to know them better and find out what keeps them awake at night.”

Lonnie Scarborough has been in the banking industry for over 31 years. His role today, Chief Dream Manager and Talent Development Officer at Origin Bank, is by far his most fulfilling.

In this episode, Kate Volman talks with Lonnie shares employee stories to illuatrate Origin Bank’s Dream Manager program. As a champion of the program, Lonnie starts by challenging the company to see employees as whole people so they feel comfortable talking about their lives in an unbiased and confidential environment. and Lonnie’s business leaders positioning from seeing employees as a whole person and allowing them to talk about their lives in an unbiased, confidential environment. Listen in to how Lonnie’s approach has lead to the creation of an award-winning workplace environment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How caring for your employees improves your customer experience, bottom line, and ratings
Why providing employees with Dream Manager, financial coaching, health and wellness coaching, and other resources creates an optimal employee experience
The role trust and vulnerability plays in building a strong bond with employees

Things to Listen for:

[01:11] Getting intentional about culture

[03:28] Origin Bank’s Dream Manager Program

[06:23] The importance of trust and confidentiality

[08:40] Dream Manager metrics and how it helps the bottom line

[14:20] Increasing employee engagement through the program

[24:22] Becoming an award-winning workplace environment

[26:19] Final thoughts from Lonnie

[28:11] Final thoughts from Kate

Resources:

Floyd Coaching - https://www.floydconsulting.com/

The Dream Manager Program - https://www.thedreammanager.com/

The Culture Assessment - https://www.floydconsulting.com/culture

Matthew Kelly’s Books - https://www.floydconsulting.com/books

Floyd Coaching’s Blog - https://www.floydconsulting.com/blog

Connect with the Guest:

LinkedIn Lonnie Scarborough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonniethedreammanager/

LinkedIn Origin Bank - https://www.linkedin.com/company/origin-bank/

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

Kate Volman’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/floyd-consulting/

Floyd Consulting on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/floydconsulting/

Floyd Consulting on Twitter - https://twitter.com/floydconsulting?lang=en

Floyd Consulting on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc

Floyd Consulting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/floydconsultinginc/

Creating a Dream Culture with Suter Company’s Chris DeVlieger Jan 24, 2023

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"We love the people that work for us, so why wouldn't we want to help them achieve their dreams, personally and professionally, to be the best versions of themselves?”

Chris DeVlieger is a passionate HR professional with over three decades of experience in building great company cultures. Just over five years ago, she implemented Matthew Kelly’s The Dream Manager Program at food manufacturer, The Suter Company and her stories of employee impact are truly inspiring.

In this episode, Chris talks about becoming a certified Dream Manager, how she has implemented the program, and how she measures ROI. Listen in for more on culture intentionality and employee encouragement for honest and open conversations - all leading to positivity and loyalty in the workplace.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

How to create a strong culture by empowering employees to pursue their personal and professional dreams.
The positive effects of the Dream Manager program on employee engagement, retention, and energy.
How to measure the return on investment (ROI) of the Dream Manager Program.

Things to Listen for:

[01:45] The importance of culture

[03:29] Discovering The Dream Manager Program

[08:23] Creating space for employees to be open and honest

[14:21] Measuring the ROI of the Dream Manager Program

[17:03] Advice to leaders looking to incorporate The Dream Manager Program

[19:32] Final thoughts from Kate

Resources:

Floyd Coaching - https://www.floydconsulting.com/

The Dream Manager Program - https://www.thedreammanager.com/

The Culture Assessment - https://www.floydconsulting.com/culture

Matthew Kelly’s Books - https://www.floydconsulting.com/books

Floyd Coaching’s Blog - https://www.floydconsulting.com/blog

Connect with the Guest:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-devlieger-69106623/

The Suter Company Inc. - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-suter-company-inc/

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

Kate Volman’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/floyd-consulting/

Floyd Consulting on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/floydconsulting/

Floyd Consulting on Twitter - https://twitter.com/floydconsulting?lang=en

Floyd Consulting on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc

Floyd Consulting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/floydconsultinginc/

Going from Good to Great Company Culture with Arron Price, COO of Financial Independence Group Jan 24, 2023

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"Every new person that comes on doesn't just become part of our culture, they drive the culture forward.”

Arron Price, Chief Operating Officer at Financial Independence Group (FIG Marketing), is passionate about people development and culture. Host Kate Volman talks to Arron In this episode Arron shares how he helped take FIG’s culture from good to great. Listen in to learn strategies for creating a more transparent and intentional workplace environment by bringing employees into the conversation, redefining the mission and vision, and hiring the right people for the right seats.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

What it takes for a company to go from good to great culture
How to build a dynamic culture that empowers employees
What strategies are needed to ensure accountability and growth when elevating the workplace environment

Things to Listen for:

[02:05] Overcoming serious roadblocks to building culture

[07:29] What it takes to be great

[13:03] Hiring and firing within the mindset of culture

[16:14] Measuring success of culture

[19:07] The starting point with building company culture

[26:25] Biggest surprises Arron has seen in building culture at FIG

[29:59] Why leaders need to be natural coaches

[34:34] One tip for leaders to take action right now

[37:00] Key takeaways from Kate

Resources:

Floyd Coaching - https://www.floydconsulting.com/

The Culture Assessment - https://www.floydconsulting.com/culture

Matthew Kelly’s Books - https://www.floydconsulting.com/books

Floyd Coaching’s Blog - https://www.floydconsulting.com/blog

Connect with the Guest:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arron-price-2385016b/

FIG Marketing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/financialindependencegroupinc/

FIG Marketing Twitter - https://twitter.com/figmarketing

FIG Marketing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/figmarketing/

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

Kate Volman’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/floyd-consulting/

Floyd Consulting on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/floydconsulting/

Floyd Consulting on Twitter - https://twitter.com/floydconsulting?lang=en

Floyd Consulting on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc

Floyd Consulting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/floydconsultinginc/

The Six Immutable Principles for a Dynamic Culture Jan 24, 2023

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“Everybody leads somebody in an organization. So everybody's a leader which means culture should be a priority for everyone.”

Company culture is not made up of perks like “bring your dog to work day” or sleep pods, but instead, culture includes higher purpose initiatives like vision, values, and beliefs that increase or decrease an organization’s chances of fulfilling its mission.

In our premier episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman talks with Floyd Coaching’s Tony Ferraro about what culture is and what isn’t. They discuss the six immutable principles of a dynamic culture that will allow your employees to become better versions of themselves which is the only way your company can become the best version of itself.

Listen in to learn what the six principles are and how to kick-start your company culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What company culture is, and more importantly, what it is NOT
What are the six immutable principles of a dynamic company culture
What is the role of a company’s mission within a dynamic culture

Things to Listen for:

[02:11] What culture is not and how the pandemic has changed this perception

[05:16] What culture IS according to Matthew Kelly’s The Culture Solution

[06:02] Principle One - Make Culture a Priority

[09:27] Principle Two - Mission is King

[13:14] Principle Three - Over-Communicate the Plan

[17:01] Principle Four - Hire with Rigorous Discipline

[20:45] Principle Five - Letting People Know what to Expect

[25:28] Principle Six - Grow your People by Creating a Coaching Culture

[25:52] Coaching vs. managing and the key differences

[30:10] Final thoughts from Tony

Resources:

Floyd Coaching - https://www.floydconsulting.com/

The Culture Assessment - https://www.floydconsulting.com/culture

Matthew Kelly’s Books - https://www.floydconsulting.com/books

Floyd Coaching’s Blog - https://www.floydconsulting.com/blog

Connect with the Guest:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyferraro-floyd/

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

Kate Volman’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/floyd-consulting/

Floyd Consulting on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/floydconsulting/

Floyd Consulting on Twitter - https://twitter.com/floydconsulting?lang=en

Floyd Consulting on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc

Floyd Consulting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/floydconsultinginc/

Introducing Lead with Culture Dec 20, 2022

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A company can only become the best version of itself to the extent that its people are becoming better versions of themselves. What’s the key to making that happen? Building dynamic cultures so people love coming to work and accomplishing great things together.

Hosted by Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, Lead with Culture is a show dedicated to exploring how great leaders create workplaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Conversations are inspired by Matthew Kelly's bestselling books The Dream Manager, The Culture Solution, and Off Balance. Guests include incredible leaders as well as Floyd executive coaches sharing stories and providing insights into real strategies used to attract and retain great talent, execute effectively, become better coaches, build teams and grow businesses.

Whether you're a CEO, HR executive, manager, or simply part of a team, this show will help you become a better leader.

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