The RX7 Model: A Blueprint for Recruiting, Engaging, and Motivating Great People

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Leanne Elliott, co-founder of Oblong HQ. Leanne shares her journey from being a business psychologist in a pre-COVID remote organization to launching a consultancy dedicated to helping entrepreneur-led businesses build resilient, high-performance teams. Driven by a passion for debunking workplace myths and a frustration with trends like "quiet quitting," she and her husband created Oblong to implement science-backed cultural systems that transform how companies recruit, engage, and motivate their people.Leanne delves into the core of her work, explaining the "RX7 model" used to diagnose and improve workplace culture. She discusses the common challenges faced by growing businesses, particularly around management training and role design, and highlights the powerful role their podcast, "Truth, Lies, and Work," plays in generating awareness and clients. Looking ahead, Leanne outlines her vision for scaling Oblong HQ by developing more accessible products and creating apprenticeship opportunities, all with the goal of making transformative work cultures the norm.