Truly Transformative

In this episode, hosts Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee examine what "family" culture actually delivers and where it falls short for organizations navigating a changing workforce. Drawing on real client examples, they walk through what makes a family-oriented culture genuinely strong: flexible work arrangements, compassionate leadership, and practices like birthday and anniversary calls that build las...

Most transformations don't fail because of poor planning — they fail because organizations don't have a system to sustain the work. In this episode, Adriana and Caryn unpack SUSTAIN, the fourth and final phase of the Truly Transformative Method, where strategy and culture stop being initiatives and start becoming your operating system. They cover the leadership disciplines, accountability routines...

This episode dives into the third phase of the Truly Transformative method: SHAPE — where strategy and culture move from concepts into a fully integrated execution plan. Adriana and Caryn break down what makes SHAPE different from traditional planning: culture isn't an afterthought, it's woven directly into the roadmap. Key topics include co-creating the roadmap with leaders and employees, identif...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee explore "STRATEGIZE," the second phase of the Truly Transformative Method. While traditional strategic planning often focuses solely on setting visions and goals, this phase is unique because it integrates the human side of the organization from the start. The hosts discuss how to build strategy and culture side by side so they strengthen each other ra...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee explore "SEE," the foundational first phase of the Truly Transformative Method. Described as the "truth-telling" phase, SEE is where organizations must take an honest, unvarnished look at their current reality—including both their strategic performance and their actual culture—before they can begin to shape the future. The hosts discuss the common "per...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee introduce their proprietary "Truly Transformative Method," a comprehensive four-phase framework designed to align organizational strategy with culture. They explain that in today’s fast-paced business environment, speed alone isn't enough to thrive; success comes to organizations that can adapt quickly while keeping their culture and strategy in perfec...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee explore why project management is far more than just a set of tools or a person in charge of a schedule—it is a critical strategic capability. They discuss how effective project management serves as the engine of execution, turning high-level strategies into tangible results. Without the discipline of status reporting, clear communication, and defined...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee explore the critical role of change management as the "people side" of any strategic transformation. They discuss why even the best-laid strategies often fail—not due to poor planning, but because leadership neglects the human emotions, behaviors, and trust required to execute them. By differentiating project management (the timelines and milestones) f...

In this episode, hosts Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee tackle one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked steps in any organizational transformation: tracking progress. They address the common misconception that culture is too "squishy" or "fluffy" to measure, explaining that without intentional tracking, leaders can easily miss the needle-moving progress they are making or lose momentum over...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee demystify a question many leaders struggle with: "What does culture change actually look like in practice?" They move beyond abstract concepts to provide a tangible framework for making culture actionable and measurable. The hosts introduce two lenses for viewing culture: the Inward View, which focuses on how employees feel and behave (such as psycholo...

In this episode, Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee tackle the inevitable challenge that arises in every transformation: resistance to culture change. They move beyond the "panic mode" that leaders often feel when faced with pushback, explaining that resistance isn't a sign of failure—it’s actually a sign that people care deeply about the work they’ve done and the history they’ve built. The hosts break...

In this episode, hosts Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee tackle the critical, yet often overlooked, relationship between strategic planning and organizational culture. They explore the famous adage that "culture eats strategy for breakfast," explaining why even the most brilliant business plans fail if they clash with the existing human "muscle memory" of an organization. Adriana and Caryn share person...

In this episode, hosts Adriana McLane and Caryn Lee delve into why assessing your current organizational culture is a non-negotiable first step in any strategic transformation. They discuss the common pitfalls of leadership assumptions, explaining how executives often view culture through a "mirror" (how they want it to be), while employees see it through a "window" (the reality of daily operation...

In this debut episode of the Truly Transformative Podcast, hosts Adriana McLane, founder of Fulfilling Strategy, and Caryn Lee, founder of Narrative, explore the inseparable link between organizational strategy and culture. They share the story of how they met and why they decided to integrate their expertise to help companies turn bold strategies into lasting, field-level results. The conversatio...