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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

CSTG 255: Culture Isn't What's On The Wall, It's What You Tolerate with Steve Sorenson

from Can't Stop the Growth · host Chad Peterman

The ABC Decision Framework changed how we empower our team. Steve Sorenson, Senior Director of Learning & Culture at Johnsonville, breaks down how to build a culture where your team makes decisions without waiting for permission. Company culture training expert Steve Sorenson shares the ABC Decision Framework for employee empowerment and leadership development. Learn how to stop micromanaging, build organizational culture, and create decision-making frameworks that work in home services, HVAC, plumbing, and trades businesses. The behaviors you tolerate become your culture, here's how to change that. THE ABC FRAMEWORK: → A Decisions = Just do it (I don't need to know) → B Decisions = Tell me after (so I can back you up) → C Decisions = Ask me first (financial or customer impact) This one framework stops micromanaging and empowers your team overnight. Additional Resources: Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: Learn more about Johnsonville Subscribe to CSTG on YouTube! Connect with Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Learn more about the Peterman Brothers Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Why "the worst behaviors you tolerate become your culture" The ABC Decision Framework (A, B, C decisions explained) How to move from training to actual learning & development What Johnsonville does that home services companies miss The AI coaching tool they're building (and why it matters)

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