Former CEO turned keynote speaker and remote work expert, Chris Dyer knows a thing or two when it comes to creating a company culture that everyone (actually) wants to be part of. On today’s episode of Behind the Armor, Judd sits down with Chris to get to the heart of doing just that: crafting a work environment where your employees aren’t only set up to win, but also making work a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Lessons from the Episode:

Hire for Skills over Qualifications: Building a great company culture starts with who you’re employing. Instead of hiring based on a bunch of check-box qualifications (think degrees, certifications, etc.), hire the person who demonstrates the skills and strengths you’re looking for.

Work to Improve your Strengths, not your Weaknesses: So often we’re told to work on our weaknesses in order to make those areas better, but what if they’re weaknesses for a reason? Instead of wasting time working on things we’re not inherently good at, let’s spend time instead on improving the areas where we’re already naturally gifted.

Know Who you are as an Organization: Don’t try to be a company that you’re not. When organizations tout that they’re one thing but then end up being another, employees come back unsatisfied and confused. Be who you are as an organization and be that authentically. Those individuals who are drawn to your authentic culture will show up, and help make it even better.

Embrace Mistakes: Employees are often afraid to make mistakes—so afraid that it creates a toxic, inauthentic culture. Learn to celebrate mistakes as a leader and help guide your people through “failing forward.”

Figure out what your People Really Want: As leaders it’s sometimes easy to think we know what our employees want out of working for our company, but have we actually asked them? Maybe we think they want a better benefits package, when in reality our people would actually be more satisfied with a few extra days of PTO. Figure out what would make your people the happiest at work and do your best to satisfy those wants.

Find out more about Chris and his work on his website: https://chrisdyer.com/.

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Journey of Authentic Storytelling
02:59 Hiring for Skills Over Credentials
06:03 Understanding Strengths and Gaps in Teams
08:52 The Importance of Company Culture
12:07 Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
14:59 Creating a Safe Environment for Innovation
26:44 Building Genuine Connections with Clients
28:12 Transformative Leadership: Asking for Input
29:02 Encouraging Disagreement in Teams
30:26 Creating a Culture of Open Dialogue
32:45 Fostering a Safe Space for Disagreement
33:44 Balancing Support and Accountability in Teams
34:15 Understanding Team Dynamics and Individual Needs
38:34 The Importance of Authenticity in Workplace Culture
39:57 Defining and Improving Workplace Culture
41:22 Belonging and Security in the Workplace
43:45 Leadership and Employee Engagement
45:12 Fairness vs. Equality in the Workplace
49:28 The Power of Asking for Feedback
51:21 Connecting Authentically Through Travel

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