7 Powerful Steps to Build a Human-Centered Company Culture: Leadership Strategies for Lasting Impact
I’ll never forget sitting in the office of one of the best leaders I’ve known. He had just taken the helm of a global team and faced the daunting task of transforming a stagnant culture into one of engagement, energy, and growth. Employee turnover was high, morale was low, and they’d been labeled as “stuck in the past.” But as he gestured to a list he’d sketched out on his whiteboard, I saw the determination in his eyes to make a change, one action at a time.
These weren’t quick fixes. They were thoughtful, people-centered improvements that laid the groundwork for a stronger, more connected culture.
Here are seven practices his team embraced—and that you can start implementing today to elevate your team’s culture.
A Final Thought: Start Today
No matter your position in the organization, you can begin building a culture of trust, engagement, and inspiration. Start with a conversation, ask for ideas, or introduce a small change that makes a big impact. Culture is built action by action, conversation by conversation.
Here’s to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive!
—Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.
A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
