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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2024 · 8 MIN

Evaluating Employee Cultural Fit & Leading by Example with Tom Ragen

from Leadership Levers · host William Gladhart

Are you concerned that removing a top performer, despite their disruption to your company culture may negatively impact your bottom line? The outcome may surprise you! Discover the core principles of developing a strong company culture with Tom Ragen, CEO of Color Communications. Tom shares his views on developing the building blocks of a positive company culture, emphasizing the necessity of communication, continuous learning, and well-structured reward systems. Tom shares a critical leadership lesson - leading by example and valuing cultural fit over individual performance. Exiting a top performer who was assigned to a top revenue-generating customer was a difficult move - several years later, the company is reaping the reward of that leadership decision with stronger sales, enhanced employee performance and improved staff collaboration.  This episode with Tom is a testament to how the actions and behavior of a leader resonate throughout an entire organization and team. We touch on a few culture strategies that leaders can immediately take action on, such as nurturing teams toward resilience and collective success. You don't want to miss this critical conversation. Connect with Tom on LinkedInWe'd love your feedback on how we can improve - send us a Text!!Seeking to align your culture, boost performance & impact your bottom line? Let’s chat—no sales, just real talk about your challenges. Not ready? Join our PL3 Community for free insights & connections. 

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