Culture is a fluid thing, one simple act can send it in a new direction - for better, or worse. Author and entrepreneur Chris Dyer shares his research on what can turn a good culture bad (and it’s a simple fix), along with some simple distinctions that can make a big difference in your culture strategy. Why you should listen: *Avoid making the mistake that Disney made that could send your culture into a spin *How to reward self-motivated sales people in a way that does not turn them into dog-eat-dog lone wolves *3 key tips for effective listening We explore: *The role of leadership in culture *Toxic vs bad cultures *Why you should get rid of your annual culture survey, and what you should do instead *** SHOWNOTES: https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/chrisdyer Chris’s book recommendations: Drive by Dan Pink https://www.danpink.com/drive./ About Chris Dyer: Chris Dyer is a recognized performance expert. Constantly intrigued by what makes some businesses and individuals more successful than others, Chris has dedicated years of research to uncovering what drives productivity and profits. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Chris works with leading organizations to help them transform their cultures to boost performance and gain an even greater edge in the marketplace. A certified SCRUM Master, Chris is highly adept at helping teams work through obstacles and find solutions quickly and effectively. He leverages this experience in all aspects of his work. Chris is the author of The Power of Company Culture, which was released in 2018. He is also the Founder and CEO of PeopleG2, a background check company that has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies. A passionate talent management enthusiast, Chris is the host of TalentTalk, a popular business podcast that features interviews with top executives about their strategies for hiring and promoting talent. Chris strongly believes in community involvement, and he is active with a number of organizations. He regularly serves as a judge at entrepreneurial showcases and contests, such as Miller Lite Tap the Future. Additionally, he runs two book clubs for Senior Level and HR Professionals in Southern California. In his free time, Chris enjoys traveling with his wife and kids, and playing live music with his band. He resides in Orange County, California. https://www.chrispdyer.com/ *** Related Episodes: Corporate Culture: An interview with Megan Bromley, RedBalloon https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/meganbromley E135 - Culture is everything - reward behaviour AND results - with CEO Craig Dower https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/craigdower E66 - 'Best of the Best' Workplace Culture - Interview with Shanyn Payne of OES https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/oes *** About your podcast host, Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia’s leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of three books: 'Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact', 'Moments - Leadership when it matters most' and 'Loyalty - Stop unwanted staff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates." Zoë is also the producer of the Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com