Ep. 56 ICYMI: Culture, Conflict, and Creating More Joy At Work

You have a culture whether you’re aware of it or not. Pay attention to culture, even if you’re a one-(wo)man show. Here’s why: as you grow you want to make sure it’s what drives your hires, fires and business decisions. Whether you realize it or not, culture will create conflict ,and we want that conflict productive and repairing.   In this episode, Shelby and Jenn discussed some ah-ha moments we got from our wonderful guest Moe Carrick, and lessons we’ve seen in our own lives and business around culture. We talked about how to - welcome questions as a leader (even when they’re hard!) - foster a culture where people feel comfortable challenging you when you step outside of your values. - be honest about where you culture is “The way you do things here” is up to you! And it takes being an intentional leader and welcoming conflict to create a culture that bring joy at work.   Here’s what we talked about: 04:51 A common mistake business owners make when hiring 10:06 How values impact your culture at work and how conflict arises 14:05 How to foster curiosity and the story of porky the pig 19:30 The truth about leaders in toxic cultures 25:30 Culture and conflict 28:34 How you can influence culture as a middle manager 34:10 What is bringing joy at work right now   Links/ Resources: Resources from this Month: Episode 53: Great Workplaces Need Conflict https://youtube.com/live/gDAtiNEbg8I Episode 54:  How Culture, Productivity, and Joy Go Hand In Hand With Moe Carrick https://youtu.be/yhVKXqA5xIo?si=4f-LJTjJjAcY350M Episode 55: Cultivating Culture Starts with this Question with Moe Carrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCjgYHsSqk All about Moe: LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/ Website - https://moementum.com/ Grab Moe’s Book: When Work is Good https://amzn.to/4giUNi2 The Free 99 Step: Joyosity Explorer Map http://jennwhitmer.com/joyosity-explorer will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity Jumpstart https://jennwhitmer.com/jumpstart  If you’re ready to stop leading from survival mode and lead with connection and joy, the Joyosity™ Jumpstart Session https://jennwhitmer.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3TxtmrUFUqPUT55qA3P3hOdr~a-jjAT0w-xlk5HEIFnKDXV8y_xGh.ae3HVViwBfx1K2Z5UWKXOd954KzNLKUr is for you. Clarify what you want, where you are, and what’s getting in the way so you can make a real plan.   Ready to Dive In:  The Joyosity Leadership Retreat http://jennwhitmer.com/joyosity-retreat Work on your leadership stories, mindset, values, and alignment with Jenn and other women who are leading. Reset. Reimagine. Revive.