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How do you scale a cutting-edge tech company like Aurora Innovations and keep the culture mission-driven? 🚀 Ossa Fisher, President of Aurora Innovations, leads with purpose, listening deeply to employees to drive growth in the autonomous vehicle industry. Learn how Ossa aligns 1,800+ employees under one vision, from engineers to truck drivers, while ensuring every voice is heard. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #Innovation #AutonomousVehicles #EmployeeEngagement

🥳 2024 was a year of pop culture revival: epic music tours, blockbuster movies, and fresh ways to consume it all. It wasn’t perfect, but it's a reminder of why these shared moments matter. They connect us, inspire us, and give us something to carry into the year ahead. As we walk into 2025 together, we're feeling optimistic—and ready for whatever’s next. If you’re reflecting on the past year too, check out our latest piece, where Josh Levine ⚡️ dives into the highs and lows of 2024’s pop culture comeback.

🤔 Is hierarchy helping your team thrive—or holding it back? Traditional structures, while familiar, often stifle creativity and slow decision-making. Role-based work offers a fresh approach, focusing on dynamic roles instead of rigid titles. This shift empowers employees to adapt, innovate, and take ownership of their contributions. Curious about how this works in practice? Discover actionable steps to get started and rethink the way your team collaborates. The future of work is flexible, human-centered, and built on shared accountability. Dive into the article to explore how to make it happen. #GreatMondaysRadio #companyculture

Ai-Li Lim, Chief People Officer at SimpliSafe, sees hybrid work as more than logistics—it’s a chance to align culture with purpose. At SimpliSafe, the mission to keep people safe isn’t just for customers; it shapes the way they work. By prioritizing collaboration, trust, and autonomy, they’ve designed a hybrid model that reflects their strategy and values. This approach doesn’t just support hybrid work—it strengthens culture as a competitive advantage. Learn how SimpliSafe turned their mission into a workplace strategy. Check out the article linked below and tune into Josh's conversation with Ai-Li Lim on Great Mondays Radio.

Generational differences at work don’t have to be a source of tension—they can actually be your team’s secret weapon. Ken Golde’s F.A.S.T. method offers a simple framework to foster empathy and collaboration. The goal? Shift from reacting to understanding. Instead of frustration over someone’s communication style (Slack vs. meetings, anyone? 🙃), ask: How do they feel? What actions do they value? What’s behind their words and thoughts? Here’s how it works: when you hit a generational roadblock, pause and get curious. Say a Gen X manager prefers in-person chats, while their Millennial colleague swears by Slack. Instead of saying, “You’re avoiding me,” try, “I’d love to know why Slack works better for you.” By bridging the gap with intention, you turn differences into strengths—and those misunderstandings into opportunities. 💡 Ready to give it a try? Read on, and then tune in to hear more of Ken's wisdom on Great Mondays Radio. One conversation at a time can transform your team. 🚀

Today’s employees are craving more than just direction—they want trust, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. That’s the promise of self-management, a radical approach Doug Kirkpatrick advocates, based on his experiences at Morningstar, a billion-dollar company that operates without traditional managers. Self-management doesn’t mean “no structure.” Instead, it’s about building workplaces where people can set their own goals, make decisions, and hold each other accountable. At Morningstar, they operate on two core principles: avoid coercion and keep commitments. This empowers every individual, no matter their role, to make meaningful contributions and work collaboratively without relying on hierarchy. The payoff? Higher engagement, greater creativity, and a strong sense of ownership—qualities that are essential in today’s rapidly changing workplace. 💡 Read more to explore how self-management could reshape the future of work and redefine the role of leadership as we know it.

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Today’s workforce wants more than a paycheck—they’re looking for purpose, fulfillment, and a sense of connection. That’s where “business spirituality” comes in, a concept that talent optimization expert Matt Poepsel, PhD teaches. To be clear, business spirituality isn’t about religion; it’s about creating environments where people feel they belong and know their work matters. Companies embracing this are seeing stronger engagement and loyalty from their teams. 🌱 Read more about this shift and why it’s crucial to retaining top talent in a post-pandemic world. 👇 #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #TalentRetention #PurposeDriven

Cross-functional relationships aren’t just a "nice-to-have." Teams that maintain strong connections across departments consistently outperform those that don’t. Yet, a troubling trend is emerging: collaboration between teams is faltering, leading to wasted time, resources, and missed opportunities. Why? Silos are back. 🧱 Read on to learn more about this troubling trend and how to combat it in your organization. #CrossFunctionalTeams #CollaborationMatters #BreakDownSilos #WorkplaceCulture #TeamPerformance Natalie Baumgartner, PhD Culture Thought Leader

🧠 Siloed teams waste hours on duplicated tasks, but real efficiency comes when everyone’s aligned—not just with tools, but in how they work together. As ex-Apple designer Liberty Kikerpill Planck, MBA says, "Perks won’t save you if people don’t feel successful." The real win? Making the invisible visible—breaking down silos and showing teams how their work impacts the bigger picture. #TeamAlignment #CollaborativeLeadership #BreakDownSilos #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceCulture