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Tobias Sturesson: Making culture a habit
How healthy is your organisation’s culture?
As a leader you play a crucial role in creating and sustaining a healthy culture
My guest in this episode, Tobias Sturesson, is the author of "You Can Culture" and co-founder of Heart Management. He outlines four critical habits leaders need to build a thriving culture: get humble, get clear, get listening, and get integrity.
He stresses the importance of aligning culture with the organisation’s mission and having a responsible impact by instilling integrity. He also explores the key things leaders can do to make or break cultures.
Finally, Tobias bravely shares what it took to break free from life in a cult, and the personal journey of overcoming his complicity in it.
“What are you not willing to compromise in your pursuit of success?” - Tobias Sturesson
You'll hear about:
What are the signs of a healthy culture?
Knowing when things become unhealthy
How to define your values
Delivering in high pressure environments
Developing better habits that improve culture
Creating culture change in 12 months
Balancing humble and looking underconfident
Instilling integrity with the best of you
Making or breaking an organisation
Tobias on recovering from living in a cult
The impact Tobias wants to have on the world
About Tobias Sturesson:
Having grown up in a religious cult and later confronted its toxic culture, Tobias Sturesson became a leading advocate for the critical role of cultural health in both business success and human flourishing, striving for a world free from destructive cultures. He is the author of the international bestseller You Can Culture, co-founder of the culture change agency Heart Management, and host of the highly ranked Leading Transformational Change podcast.
Resources:
· Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/
· Book ‘You can culture’ - youcanculture.com
· Podcast ‘Leading Transformational Change’ -heartmanagement.org/en/podcast/
· Services - heartmanagement.org.
My resources:
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Karthik Ramanna: Leading in outrage
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What makes you feel a sense of outrage? It’s everywhere we look. Be it directed at institutions, especially those in politics, geopolitical conflicts, business opposing communities, or different aspects of society. That’s why in this episode I am joined by Professor Karthik Ramanna, an expert and author on the age of outrage. We explore the impacts outrage has on organisations and the individua...
Luis Velasquez: Nurturing resilience
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How have life’s struggles shaped you? We all go through hardships in our personal and professional lives that inform who we are. How we react to these big moments is often put down to our resilience. But what if we looked at resilience differently? In this episode I am joined by coach and author Luis Velasquez, who discusses how to reframe your perception of resilience. He suggests that rather ...
David de Cremer: Leading with AI
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Do you use AI to its full potential? Knowing how AI can supercharge your work, and your business must be a priority for any C-suite executive. But there are also risks leaders must consider to be able to make informed decisions. So where do you start? My guest in this episode, Professor David De Cremer, is an author and business school Dean. He believes leaders need AI savviness and shares his ...
Scott D. Anthony: Leading disruptive change
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Scott D. Anthony: Leading disruptive change
Alison Balsom: Performing at the frontier
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Alison Balsom: Performing at the frontier
Jayshree Seth: Innovating from the inside
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Jayshree Seth: Innovating from the inside
Liz Kislik: Doing real work
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Liz Kislik: Doing real work
Neil Bearden: Crafting intentional stories
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Neil Bearden: Crafting intentional stories
5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 3
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5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 3
5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 2
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5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 2
5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 1
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5 types of people you come across in meetings - Part 1
Ludmila Praslova: Tapping into our brainpower
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Ludmila Praslova: Tapping into our brainpower
Steven Rogelberg: Making meetings count
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Steven Rogelberg: Making meetings count
Caterina Kostoula: Crafting a powerful vision
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Caterina Kostoula: Crafting a powerful vision
How to deal with tricky people - part 1
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How to deal with tricky people - part 1
Tony Martignetti: Making meaningful connections
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Tony Martignetti: Making meaningful connections
Looking to transform your impact in high-stakes meetings?
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Looking to transform your impact in high-stakes meetings?
Looking to transform your impact in high-stakes meetings?
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Oleg Konovalov: Leading by nature
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Oleg Konovalov: Leading by nature
Stop being so busy. Focus on your fundamental problem
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Stop being so busy. Focus on your fundamental problem
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Two critical questions about digital transformation
Keep your human head on when you're at work
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Keep your human head on when you're at work
Trust is the mechanism that absorbs uncertainty
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Trust is the mechanism that absorbs uncertainty
Matt Abrahams: Talking smarter in the moment
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Matt Abrahams: Talking smarter in the moment
Alex Edmans: Dealing with lies
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Alex Edmans: Dealing with lies
Pia Lauritzen: Connecting through questions
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Pia Lauritzen: Connecting through questions
Frances Frei: Fixing hard problems fast
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Frances Frei: Fixing hard problems fast
Aga Bajer: Cracking the code on culture
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Aga Bajer: Cracking the code on culture

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  • @RobertPlank
    @RobertPlank 12 днів тому

    The way Gina reframes inclusion as a matter of effective leadership rather than a separate initiative is such a game-changer. The idea that "diversity work" shouldn't be treated as an isolated HR effort but as a core part of being a leader really drives home how much we overcomplicate this issue. Her point that every leader should aim to lead 100% of their team-not just the ones they feel comfortable with-is so simple yet incredibly powerful. I also loved how she called out the excuse of "special leadership" for underrepresented groups. It's such a common misconception that different leadership skills are needed, when in reality, the basics of good leadership-connection, curiosity, and support-are universal. That clarity dismantles the hesitation some leaders feel about stepping into these conversations and actions. Her anecdote about confronting her neighbor’s flag shows how curiosity and small acts of connection can dissolve assumptions and open up understanding. It’s such a practical reminder that progress doesn’t always require grand gestures-it starts with proximity and intentional conversations. It’s not just a workplace lesson but one for everyday life. Finally, the critique of the "business case" argument was spot on. Yes, data matters, but making inclusion a transactional issue misses the moral and human obligation. It’s about treating people fairly because it’s the right thing to do, not just because it boosts profit. That perspective brings so much more depth to the conversation about diversity in business.

  • @myrameijer
    @myrameijer Місяць тому

    Lovely and inspiring interview. Thank you both.

  • @romanlightman9045
    @romanlightman9045 Місяць тому

    🍎

  • @DonikaJorgo-l7e
    @DonikaJorgo-l7e Місяць тому

    Strategy it's not imagination It's mathematical Think fast and act logical

  • @rianalightfoot142
    @rianalightfoot142 2 місяці тому

    I agree. Another world.

  • @kurtmunter5812
    @kurtmunter5812 2 місяці тому

    She is so brilliant! Love her playing ❤

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @witoldwisniewski
    @witoldwisniewski 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting interview. There will be not sustainable world without innovation!

  • @everythingisfake7555
    @everythingisfake7555 4 місяці тому

    I did not think would find such a measured man in business. Every interview I listen to Roger, he just shares wisdom that I wouldn’t expect from the business space.

  • @jz5176
    @jz5176 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful interview. Thank you!!

  • @jalalcsri9031
    @jalalcsri9031 7 місяців тому

    Just finish reading the book. Incredible read. I think the book should be a mandatory read for business leaders and students. Thank you so much, Professor Alison Taylor.

  • @Damadoo
    @Damadoo 8 місяців тому

    She was an outstanding teacher ... and fun. I will look into this! Thank you.

  • @luzng
    @luzng 8 місяців тому

    The value of a healtly network is everything for us and the world. Great material.

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    Right

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    tkanks

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    Right

  • @markbainbridge3240
    @markbainbridge3240 8 місяців тому

    Great interview. Just got hold of a copy of , 'May Contain Lies' just read the opening pages so far but looks really promising.

  • @Freelancer-Rashedul
    @Freelancer-Rashedul 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @dewilloyd9789
    @dewilloyd9789 8 місяців тому

    As a lecturer I love using Frances' work on efficiency & customer service!

  • @JuneMedrano-f8l
    @JuneMedrano-f8l 9 місяців тому

    Great session right here thank you

    • @DavidLancefield1
      @DavidLancefield1 9 місяців тому

      Thank you, June. It certainly was - Marcus was on great form!

  • @nndeki
    @nndeki 9 місяців тому

    Impressive Interview

  • @kenzieking7728
    @kenzieking7728 9 місяців тому

    This was an incredible book, I just finished it this morning and was interested to learn more. Thank you for this interview! What a strong And determined woman! I appreciate what she said about being fully present with our children ❤ THANK YOU!

    • @DavidLancefield1
      @DavidLancefield1 9 місяців тому

      Yes, she is super impressive. It's an inspirational (and often upsetting) story, isnt it?

  • @rob060577
    @rob060577 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this David and Pia - Are there any ways which can help navigate the competitive nature of the workplace via questioning and actively manage the "dance" in such a way as to engage everyone in a more open conversation and even perhaps change the culture in a team?

  • @YourDailyHopeandEncouragement
    @YourDailyHopeandEncouragement 10 місяців тому

    Hey there! I recently stumbled upon your video, and I have to say, I'm impressed by how clearly you explained "Mastering Your Inner Journey." It's evident that you put a lot of effort into making the content both awesome and easy to understand. I admire how you've touched on themes like human imagination, inspiration, and creativity, which are central to what I discuss on my own channel. I aim to help viewers find hope, encouragement, and meaning in a challenging world, and your distinct take on this topic is truly appreciated. Your video is so well-executed and useful that I've not only liked it but also subscribed to your channel. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @muskduh
    @muskduh 10 місяців тому

    Her material is invaluable and has helped me in my transition from academic life to the professional workplace and beyond.

  • @DidierDaglinckx
    @DidierDaglinckx 10 місяців тому

    Do not hesitate to go further with Holger's book 'Creating Clarity' you'll never regret it ! 🙏

  • @petrusgimbad946
    @petrusgimbad946 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this. Listening from Borneo. Hopefully have a chance to meet Roger one day.

  • @nicolezhang5351
    @nicolezhang5351 Рік тому

    I read the book and believe her account. There is nothing odd about two different people having two different recollections of events, or even two different experiences from the same events. For anyone who actually did read the book, it does not come across as mean spirited. It very much does come across as someone, who is now an adult, trying to make sense of their childhood. The fact that brother and father challenge her account is not all that odd. Interestingly, neither father nor brother dispute her core issue…that for ten years, she was unable to go to school, for ten years, she grew up on a small boat, and was eventually dropped of in NZ to fend for herself. Neither father nor brother dispute this. They simple seem to think, it wasn’t that bad, things turned out ok in the end, so why is she complaining?

    • @XxBloggs
      @XxBloggs 11 місяців тому

      If you believe this account you’re fooling yourself. Anyone who was there doesn’t support it. If you only knew the truth.

    • @suewhite8724
      @suewhite8724 3 місяці тому

      @@XxBloggsjust out of curiosity, were you there or do you know someone who was. I’m new to this story and curious about the very different sides of the story. The 7 brain surgeries sounds extreme when Gordon says she got a bump on her head and a heamatoma that needed to be cut to let the blood out. Surely there would be a recorded history of this somewhere. Also where she says she had to sleep in the same space as the crew and her brother says they were in their own 2 berth cabin with a lockable door. Very curious

    • @lusomarga
      @lusomarga 17 днів тому

      @@suewhite8724 She talks in another interview that it was not a brain surgery but some superficial blood-letting, and she emphasizes not what kind of an operation it was but rather how it was perceived by a 7 y.o., whose mother, on the top of everything, always would leave her alone with the doctor

  • @channel_incubator
    @channel_incubator Рік тому

    Hi there, I am Faruk, an SEO expert. I researched your UA-cam channel for a few days. Your videos are awesome, but I can see that your videos are not ranking on UA-cam's top, struggling to gain subscribers, views and engagements. Upon review, I noticed that your channel and videos lack optimization, particularly in terms of SEO. Its current SEO score is 31.6 out of 100! which is lower than standard, hampering its exposure to a broader audience. Can we have a short meeting about issues with solutions?

  • @mohibquadri4053
    @mohibquadri4053 Рік тому

    Fruitful Conversation ✍️💙

  • @robertbuzan8392
    @robertbuzan8392 Рік тому

    Just found this, but maybe you might consider interviewing a military strategist and see what similarities and differences there are in strategy development.

  • @shadowlab9543
    @shadowlab9543 Рік тому

    some terrific nuggets of information in here, i just watched a day in the life of andy frisella and he mentioned keaton hoskins so i did a search and ended up here !! very happy i did. thank you !!

  • @Mil-w6d
    @Mil-w6d Рік тому

    Fascinating interview. Thank you

  • @breaktherules6035
    @breaktherules6035 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT insights! THANK YOU so much for sharing!

  • @roblangstaff9321
    @roblangstaff9321 Рік тому

    Fantastic video. Adaptability! I get it.

  • @breaktherules6035
    @breaktherules6035 Рік тому

    Deeply dissapointed that there were no deep questions about the role of Chinese government in business, human rights, rights and well-being of employees, quality of life etc. I think the authors make the worst kind of propaganda in favor of China. Some overall generalities about customer-centricity, agility , change they refer to is nothing new and certainly not discovered in China...

    • @DavidLancefield1
      @DavidLancefield1 Рік тому

      Those are good questions but that wasn't the focus of the podcast or their work. If you read their book you'll find that they are nuanced about doing business in China, and their points about entrepreneurship and leadership capabilities are different from that practised in the West.

  • @TheInnovationShow
    @TheInnovationShow Рік тому

    It was a pleasure to join you David.

  • @NickHimo
    @NickHimo Рік тому

    Fantastic interview David and Alex! Excellent questions and very thoughtful and open responses.

  • @NickHimo
    @NickHimo Рік тому

    Such a great point that "in the beginning good ideas and bad ideas look the same." 🙌

  • @larupcki
    @larupcki Рік тому

    Amazing piece of value content - thank you for this, David. Your channel may not be popular (yet?) but it does make a difference.

  • @rafeeqwarfield9690
    @rafeeqwarfield9690 Рік тому

    Phenomenal. Thank you!

  • @camilomejia2910
    @camilomejia2910 2 роки тому

    Excelent interview! And mostly, I love when they both agree there is not a dicotomy between leaders and managers.

  • @mohibquadri4053
    @mohibquadri4053 2 роки тому

    Thought provoking Too good ! David what's some crucial books to read on b2b sales, direct outreach, attracting clients, finding unique selling point etc as beginner in service based business online or for freelancing ? Also apart frm sales which factors or skills could massively help to become successful..

  • @brandyfrye8097
    @brandyfrye8097 2 роки тому

    Such grace 💐

  • @dagwould
    @dagwould 2 роки тому

    17:53: Change culture. Nice story. Shows that culture is performative action that produces shared assumptions about the joint endeavor. Long way of saying its shared assumptions about rights, responsibilities and relationships. The boss is the only one, generally, who can show the way by their own performance and and exhibition of their own 'assumptions' (actually, performance) in the face of the prevailing behaviours and their underlying assumptions. He also demonstrates one of the functions of leadership: supply resources to achieve the mission along with 'protecting' the team for that purpose.

  • @robertochaverri158
    @robertochaverri158 2 роки тому

    Inspirational. Thanks David for another insightful episode.

    • @DavidLancefield1
      @DavidLancefield1 2 роки тому

      Thank you, Roberto. Yes, Paul is an inspirational leader and person.

  • @mohibquadri4053
    @mohibquadri4053 2 роки тому

    Uncompromisingly forthright thoughts ! David whats ur take on - how to have a plan - B when we are uncertain about the future growth of our corporate job & does changing of the career field completely from one to another a better choice when all matters today in market is previous experience in same field for rise in salary or promotions.. are there any good books also on this subject to get into details for creating a perfect plan..

    • @DavidLancefield1
      @DavidLancefield1 2 роки тому

      Thank you, Mohib. I don't think there's ever a perfect plan. But I think career development in uncertain times involves placing bets within the role, and potentially outside (as a side project), to see where there's a best fit between your interests and demand (from an employer or customers). You might find my HBR article - written with Dorie Clark - useful: hbr.org/2020/11/5-strategies-for-reinventing-your-career-in-uncertain-times

    • @mohibquadri4053
      @mohibquadri4053 2 роки тому

      @@DavidLancefield1 Super Helpful 😊

  • @jeremiahe7951
    @jeremiahe7951 2 роки тому

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