Culture Bites

Sue Bigham and Dominic Gourley talk about how to approach a debrief where someone’s self-thinking and self talk (LSI 1) is high in the defensive styles, but people are seeing them as really constructive (LSI 2). Got a question/topic you want us to cover? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au For more information on the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI) visit: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/chang...

If you're in a debrief and the LSI1 of how the person see themselves is very different than the LSI2 of how others see them - don't freak out... follow these tips instead. This episode is hosted by Sue Bigham and Dominic Gourley. Got a question/topic you want us to cover? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au For more information on the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI) visit:

What is there to debrief if they are already constructive? When people are new to debriefing, this moment can strike terror in their heart. What on earth do we talk about? Sue Bigham and Dominic Gourley talk about where you can go, what you can talk about, and how there is always room for growth. Blog for this podcast: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/04/17/what-to-do-w...

Putting in time to build rapport at the start of a debrief can be invaluable later in bringing their data to life. Rather than jumping straight into the data, use some time upfront to understand what is going on for them at work and at home. This episode is hosted by Sue Bigham and Dominic Gourley. If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.a...

If you're accredited in the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI), then you were accredited in the Group Styles Inventory (GSI) too. A lot of our practitioners in Australia don't always realise as they are often more focused on their own LSI. In this episode we give some tips and structure about what the GSI is, when to use it, and how to use it. See the notes from this episode here: https://www.human-synerg...

On this episode of Culture Bites we talk about how leaders impact the behaviour of those around them, how we measure it with our 'Impact' diagnostics, and how it differs from the Life Styles Inventory (LSI). This episode is hosted by Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley. Show notes for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y2ylyyvo Learn more about Leadership/Impact: https://tinyurl.co...

David Byrum and Dominic Gourley talk to Grant Brecht about the Sydney Roosters and how their culture played a vital role in their 2018 NRL Premiership win Check out the notes from this show here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/03/19/sydney-roosters-psychologist-grant-brecht-interview Got a question you want us to answer on the show? Email podcast@human-synergistics.co...

The Banking Royal Commission recommended working on culture and governance. We talk about how they can go about putting it into action. A write up of the key points of this episode can be found here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/03/11/banking-royal-commission---action-plan Got a question you want us to answer on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

We share some frameworks, language, tips and techniques to handle difficult conversations in a constructive way. Often, people want to ‘do Constructive’ but just don’t know how. These tips will help get you started and stop avoiding those difficult conversations. Check out the notes from this show here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/03/04/handling-tough-conversations...

We talk about the fundamental elements of building an effective team: Individual minds, personal relationships, values & Behaviour, Purpose, Structure, and Results. Notes and Takeaways from this show: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/02/26/040---the-team-development-pyramid Have a question or topic for us to talk about? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

The Swans are known for having a great culture. In 2017 it was put to the test when they lost their opening 6 games - the worst start in club history. They were able to turn their season around, winning 15 of their next 17 matches, to make the finals. We talk to Grant Brecht about the culture and leadership which made it possible.

We always get a bunch of questions around culture and individual thinking, with one of them being around having to think or behave a certain way in different industries or organisations. David Byrum and Dominic Gourley debunk the myth of having different cultures within different industries, in this week’s Culture Bites episode. Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2...

In this episode of Culture Bites, we discuss whether Constructive styles are valued the same around the world and how does this show in the norming of the Circumplex. Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/02/05/does-every-country-value-constructive-styles Got a question you want us to answer? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

In this episode of Culture Bites, we answer a question from a listener; “How do you do culture and culture change in a unionised environment?” Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/01/29/culture-change-and-development-in-unionised-industries Got a question you want us to answer? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

We talk about how to change organisational culture - the different steps and phases that make it up. Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2019/01/21/how-to-change-culture-in-4-phases Got a question you want us to answer? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

Our experiences (and interpretations of them) shape the way we see ourselves and the world. A lot of these patterns are established during our childhood and lead us to reach powerful conclusions about ourselves which impact the way we think and behave. In this episode of the Culture Bites Podcast, Shaun McCarthy and Dominic Gourley talk about how these patterns take shape and how you can proactive...

2018 was the year Culture made the Headlines – too often for all the wrong reasons. Shaun McCarthy and Dominic Gourley look back at the year that was. ​Shaun and Dominic talk about the Banking Royal Commission, Cricket Australia, ‘Toxic Culture’, ‘rotten apples’, ‘bullying and harassment’, and what some of the long-term consequences might be from some of the short-term actions taken to address the...

What a good resolution looks like and how to stick to it. Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley discuss 'Blue' Year's Resolutions on this episode of Culture Bites. Got a question you'd like us to answer? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au Thanks for supporting Culture Bites through 2018! We've got plenty of great episodes planned for 2019 and are always looking for topic ideas. All the best from...

Christmas can be a stressful time. Liana gives advice on how to stay Constructive during these stressful situations. Have a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Human Synergistics! Also, check out our interactive Circumplex Christmas card for a bit of a laugh: https://human-synergistics.com.au/xmas2018/?utm_source=Portal%26utm_medium=Portal%26utm_campaign=Christmas%20Card

We talk about some thought starters for coaching people who are high in the Aggressive Styles. This episode is hosted by Dominic and Liana. Show Notes: *** coming soon *** Got a question you want us to answer? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

How to prompt people's thinking about their feedback with these coaching questions. Liana and Dominic discuss the questions to can ask people with Passive/Defensive thinking and behaviour styles to help them connect with what it means. Key takeaways from this show: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2018/11/28/029---coaching-questions-for-passive-styles Got a question you want...

When teams perform at the best of their abilities, it’s magic! An unseen switch gets flipped. Fixed individual positions give way to fluid collaboration and team flow. Gone are the ‘trip wires’ of egos, blame, shame, butt kicking, and the could’ves, would’ves and should’ves. People are prepared to trust one another and adapt to change as they ‘merge awareness into action’. In short, they go from ‘...

Highlights from this year's Australian #ThatsCultureHS conference. This year's speakers spoke about: The need for Courage and Commitment in culture change, That there IS an 'I' in team, How leaders impact culture, The Collateral Damage of Defensive Cultures The link between Performance and Culture How to sustain business success Show notes, and the full videos of each presentation is available her...

The Science of 'Aha!' Moments. We talk about what Neuroscience tells us about creative thinking and give some tips on how you can unlock your unconscious mind to solve complex problems. Topics: Creativity, Problem Solving, SuperMind, Brainwaves, Subconscious Find the show notes from this episode here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/content/2018/10/16/culture-bites---026-supermind-...

Departments don't work together effectively - they chase their own goals and their own objectives at the cost of the overall organisation’s success. Silos are one of the most common complaints we hear from a company. In this episode we talk about how they form and what you can do about them. Corrine shares how Yarra Valley Water brought teams together, Dominic recalls how he moved between two silo...