Human Synergistics

Culture Bites

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We take culture theory and turn it into everyday insights. We're powered by Human Synergistics - a leading consulting, research, and diagnostics firm. We're known for growing individual's effectiveness and satisfaction by coaching based on the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI), improving leadership effectiveness with the Management or Leadership Impact (M/I & L/I), develop high performing teams with the Group Styles Inventory (GSI), and shape effective organisational culture using the Organizational Culture inventory (OCI) and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory (OEI).In this podcast, our senior c...

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Jun 14, 2026

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Episodes

209 - Tips To Shift Dependent, Oppositional, Self-Actualising 02.06.2024

Sometimes small tweaks can make a big different. Ash shares some practical tips to shift Dependent, Oppositional and Self-Actualising

208 - Having The 'You're Not Performing' Conversation 12.05.2024

Corinne shares her 5 stages of the 'You're Not Performing Conversation'.

207 - LSI Group Debrief 28.04.2024

Facilitating a Group Debrief of the LSI - the how to watch outs

206 - 'Managing Up' Dirty Word Or Necessary Skill 14.04.2024

The term 'Managing Up' can have negative connotations for some... but how would you do it from a Constructive lens? We answer a listener's question

205 - Creating And Sustaining Change 01.04.2024

Often Culture programs start with a ton of energy... but how do you sustain it over time? 1 - Know where you are and where you're going 2 - Know what your key priorities/actions are (Focus) 3 - Check in on whether you're still on the path 4 - Have a coalition 5 - Build excitement and energy 6 - Communicate, Communicate, Communicate 7 - Leaders (and clear expectations of them) 8 - Celebrate along t...

204 - Put Culture On Your Radar 20.03.2024

If you haven't yet... then this year (and here's why)

203 - Introducing: LSI + 04.03.2024

LSI + adds a personalised narrative of your LSI results. Paired with a debrief from an Accredited Practitioner, the LSI + enriches the developmental journey. Learn more and join our Professional Development Events here: https://bit.ly/LSI-plus

202 - Handing Over Coaching To Their Leader 19.02.2024

Don't let the LSI development walk out the door with the coach. How to hand over ongoing development discussions with the manager

201 - D&I From A Culture Lens 06.02.2024

Can 'D' overshadow the 'I' in D&I? What does it mean to be truly inclusive? What does it mean for culture? Question from a listener: I find it’s easy to let ‘D’ be the focus so people are all about the structures and reinforcers and less about the “what would it look like if we were truly inclusive” - I’m a big believer that exclusion feels like exclusion to everyone rather than “let’s include tha...

200 - Ash Smith's Journey And Leadership Lessons Learnt 22.01.2024

Ash shares how he grew up, different jobs he had, and the lessons he learnt along the way

199 - Time To Re-Test Your LSI 08.01.2024

The LSI is that it isn't set in stone. We want to get insights and take action. Has your LSI shifted? It might be time to find out.

032 - Blue Year's Resolutions [Rebroadcast] 19.12.2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is a rebroadcast of an old episode on setting goals for the new year. We'll be back with more great episodes in 2024! Thanks for all your support!

198 - Ash's Book Recommendations 05.12.2023

Ash Smith shares two of his most recommended books to clients and how they relate to the Circumplex and what we do. The Multipliers by Liz Wiseman, and Time to Think by Nancy Kline

197 - Culture Actions: Communication 06.11.2023

Communication up, down, and for learning. We discuss what you can do to send a constructive message. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Sz...

196 - Culture Actions: Job Design 23.10.2023

What is the motivational potential of jobs in your team? If they lack autonomy, feedback, variety... they'll be detracting from Achievement Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback...

193 - Culture Actions: Reinforcement Systems 10.10.2023

How to shape culture using rewards, punishment, and appraisal systems Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Cop...

195 - Culture Actions: Goal Systems 09.10.2023

Done right, goals can reinforce Achievement and Self Actualising expectations. Done poorly - they drive Passive and Aggressive styles. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Repo...

194 - Culture Actions: HR Systems 26.09.2023

Shaping culture with Selection and placement, training and development, respect for members Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and...

192 - Culture Actions: Structures 12.09.2023

We talk about how Structures affect Culture and what actions you could take. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Coo...

191 - Culture Actions: Mission 22.08.2023

Tips of what to think about and things you can do to improve the Articulation of Mission Causal Factor Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L....

190 - 7 Tips To Navigate The 'Groan Zone' In Team Discussions 08.08.2023

All teams inevitably hit an impasse during decision making discussions. These are 7 awesome tips to break the impasse and move forwards. Join us at this year's Culture and Leadership Conference: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023

189 - 5 Mistakes New Managers Make 25.07.2023

We review this article from Harvard Business Review on 5 Mistakes New Managers Make: https://hbr.org/2023/05/5-mistakes-new-managers-make?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin

Come To The 2023 Culture And Leadership Conference 16.07.2023

Sanitarium, Rabobank, Macquarie University, REA Group, Hanes Brands. This September in Sydney and Melbourne. It's a free event. Register here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023/

188 - Giving (and Receiving) Challenging Feedback 11.07.2023

Everyone says they want honest and direct feedback until they get it. Here are some tips on how to give (and receive) it successfully

187 - The difference between Achievement, Perfectionistic, Competitive 27.06.2023

These styles have lots of similarities but they are different in crucial ways. We explore those differences. Culture and Leadership Conference this September in Sydney/Melbourne: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023/

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