Episode 57 — How To Improve Workplace Culture With Rebecca Friese '93

From Fortune 500 giants to burgeoning startups, Rebecca Friese '93  navigates outdated practices in the workplace, fostering the capacity for impactful cultural changes. Rebecca is a seasoned change management leader dedicated to transforming organizations. On a mission to enhance workplaces, she champions innovative, engaging, and forward-thinking environments. As the author of "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck," Rebecca is also the Co-Founder of FLYN, Co-lead at the Samudra Next Generation Leadership Trust, and the Founder of the 12@12 Women’s Network.Connect with Rebecca on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (also @flynconsulting).Watch the video version of our podcast with Rebecca on our YouTube page. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps for our conversation with Rebecca:0:00 — Intro 2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater8:30 — Rebecca's initial career path14:20 — Independent film production and acting 17:40 — Consulting/coaching  20:57 — Igniting change in the workplace through inspiration 26:00 — Rebecca's book: "The Good Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn’t Suck"34:34 — Lightning Round Q&A39:25 — Outro For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com