Episode Description:
Michael Buckingham tells Christian leaders that it isn’t just strategy or measurable goals impacting the bottom line; it’s people. You need to tune in to this interview if you are trying to keep or recruit top talent. If you are struggling to figure out how to get your team to take ownership of their role. People are more than their job. Michael has put in the time and knows what it means to invest emotionally in a team. So get ready to hear: why you need to find the right people; how Bobby Albert grew revenue by over 270% over a few years; and the bookend strategy Michael uses to make his employees feel seen, valued, and heard. In addition, Michael and Bobby share time-tested insights on what it takes to connect with employees and the organizational impact of this transformation.
Hey True North Leader, whether you’re a new or long-time listener, you know that the success and growth of a ministry or business have more to do with culture than anything else. Culture influences leadership styles, retention, productivity, and ultimately, the bottom line. If you sense a shift is needed in your organization, you’re probably right!
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About guest:
Michael began his career launching a publicly traded dot-com company. Now, he has 19+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and digital media, bringing a proven knowledge of creative leadership, strategy, vision, communication, and management. He is also adept at leading in-house and agency teams.
About the host:
Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his “second half of life”, Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:
- Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,
- True North Business: A Leader’s Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact
- The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?
Find out more at ValuesDrivenCulture.com