Lead with Culture

“If you want to achieve maximum results and have the best workers you can, then you have to be able to make sure that they're dreaming for the rest of their areas in their life too.” Motivating and supporting people’s dreams is one of the best things you can do for your company. In this episode,  Tyler Holland , Chief Culture Officer and Dream Manager at  Great Plains Transport  sha...

“Managerial courage can change your culture, grow your business, and grow your people. It checks all the boxes.'" In this episode, Floyd Senior Executive Coach  Michele Marquis  outlines the three-step process for practicing managerial courage that promotes innovation in the workplace. It's not an easy system to follow, but it is simple. Michele and Kate also dive into crafting role desc...

“We've created a culture in society where we think people are going to go work for the highest bidder, but that's not what it's all about. It's about creating an environment where people can chase their dreams and live fulfilled lives.” Glenn Lundy , President and CEO of  800% Elite Automotive Club , doesn’t tell his team what to do. Instead, he’s built a world-class company culture where eac...

“It’s no longer a culture I’m building for the company. It’s a culture the company is building for the company.” Ryan Boylston , CEO and Founder of  2TON , spent years carefully cultivating a trust-based culture at his company. But as the business grew, he realised he needed to take a step back and allow teams to evolve the culture themselves. In this episode, Ryan shares his insights on the...

“If you want people to become more engaged in their work, you have to help them become more engaged in their own lives first.” In this episode,  Tony Ferraro , Senior Executive Coach and Director of Training Services at  Floyd Consulting , and our host,  Kate Volman , dive into some interesting insights from  Gallup's 2022 State of the Global Workplace Report . Listen in to hea...

“Purpose is the leading indicator of what the culture will be. Start with purpose and then look at how that trickles down into your daily activities, which becomes your culture.” Justin Konikow , Owner of  Prime Brokerage , is on a mission to revolutionize his industry. He’s well on his way, too, because he is crystal clear on his purpose, to be the most trusted name in real estate, and allow...

“We all need great ways to reflect on our leadership style so we can then think about how to improve.” Leadership development is an investment in yourself that you can’t afford not to make a priority. In this episode, Floyd Senior Executive Coach  Michele Marquis  shares a trio of reflection tools you can immediately incorporate into your leadership toolbox so you can continually grow yo...

“What's right for your people will ultimately be right for your business.” Adam Smith , President of  HB McClure , defines culture as a shared vision of the future, and he’s intentional about listening to his team members to ensure they’re moving forward together to reach their goals. In this episode, Adam discusses the leadership skills he leverages to create a coaching culture based on trus...

“A great mission statement on a wall doesn’t guarantee everybody understands the mission, and more importantly, it doesn’t guarantee the life of your organization revolves around it.” When mission is king in a company, it guides all decisions and allows people to work with a purpose. In this episode,  Tony Ferraro , Senior Executive Coach and Director of Training Services at  Floyd Consu...

"We have an awesome culture, but we never want to rest on our laurels. We always want to continue to get better." TrueScripts  has repeatedly been named one of the  Best Places to Work in Indiana , and while that excites  Hannah Wiscaver , their HR Director, she’s also determined not to get complacent. Which is why Hannah recently decided to conduct stay interviews to gain valuable...

“Coaching is not a magic pill. It’s a collaboration with someone who can help you navigate challenges and identify what you want your life to be like professionally and personally.” Coaches help leaders develop their teams, make better decisions, and encourage others toward growth and success. In this episode, Floyd Senior Executive Coach  Michele Marquis  discusses all the benefits of c...

"Learning for learning's sake doesn't help, the goal has to be to change your behavior." Anne-Marie Skansi’s  lifelong passion for teaching and education led her to a job in organizational development at  Ochsner Health  back in 2006. Since then, she’s been named VP of  Ochsner’s Learning Institute  where she and her team have created a library of resources and learning ex...

“The quick answer to quiet quitting is loud firing.” Tony Ferraro , Senior Executive Coach and Director of Training Services at Floyd Consulting , says that with a smile because he doesn’t want you to simply start handing out pink slips. He sees quiet quitting as a symptom of a deeper problem, and it’s largely up to the leaders of a company to figure out where they went wrong. In this episode, Kat...

“ The end game of any review process is to ensure your staff are continuing to grow and develop and to make sure everyone understands the expectations.” Melissa Preisler and Kristen Humphreys are Co-Founders and Partners at Vita Finance Services . As a company, they are dedicated to providing peace and financial predictability to business owners. Melissa, Kristen, and their staff crafted that miss...

“We want people to feel comfortable being themselves, and we want them to know how invested we are in them.” Travis Snyder has a mission: to take care of TrueScripts ’ employees and make sure they feel valued and cared for. In this episode, Kate Volman talks with Travis about his role as Dream Manager at TrueScripts and how through the program, he has been able to help fund dreams of mission trips...

“ Leaders are so focused on growing their business, but they need to be more focused on growing their people.” A dynamic culture is at the heart of seeing ROI from investing in employee engagement. In this episode, Kate Volman talks with Floyd Senior Executive Coach, Michele Marquis about how companies not only measure employee engagement but empower leaders to do even more for their teams. Michel...

“You're doing yourself, your company, and your employees a disservice if you aren't doing more to know them better and find out what keeps them awake at night.” Lonnie Scarborough has been in the banking industry for over 31 years. His role today, Chief Dream Manager and Talent Development Officer at Origin Bank , is by far his most fulfilling. In this episode, Kate Volman talks with Lonnie shares...

“Everybody leads somebody in an organization. So everybody's a leader which means culture should be a priority for everyone.” Company culture is not made up of perks like “bring your dog to work day” or sleep pods, but instead, culture includes higher purpose initiatives like vision, values, and beliefs that increase or decrease an organization’s chances of fulfilling its mission. In our premier e...

"Every new person that comes on doesn't just become part of our culture, they drive the culture forward.” Arron Price , Chief Operating Officer at Financial Independence Group (FIG Marketing) , is passionate about people development and culture. Host Kate Volman talks to Arron In this episode Arron shares how he helped take FIG’s culture from good to great. Listen in to learn strategies for creati...

"We love the people that work for us, so why wouldn't we want to help them achieve their dreams, personally and professionally, to be the best versions of themselves?” Chris DeVlieger is a passionate HR professional with over three decades of experience in building great company cultures. Just over five years ago, she implemented Matthew Kelly’s The Dream Manager Program at food manufacturer, The...

A company can only become the best version of itself to the extent that its people are becoming better versions of themselves. What’s the key to making that happen? Building dynamic cultures so people love coming to work and accomplishing great things together. Hosted by Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, Lead with Culture is a show dedicated to exploring how great leaders create workplaces where...