Seeing the regulators catch up to the business world is always interesting. That is what has happened to corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing the corporate culture of any company under investigation. Yet, more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture they can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple: the better the culture, the better the company. However, many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture that allows your employees and your organization to implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture?
In this podcast series, Sam Silverstein, the most trusted voice in America on accountability, and Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, discuss the ways companies can elevate their culture to new heights. In this episode, they discuss what culture is.
Culture is the organizational DNA that underpins every action and decision, with leaders playing a pivotal role in its creation and sustenance. Tom strongly believes that culture is a top-down approach that commences at the highest echelons and permeates all levels. Fox underscores the power of repeated positive actions in shaping culture and questions how leadership’s cultural focus sets the tone for the rest of the organization.
Similarly, Sam emphasizes that culture reflects what is accepted and repeated within an organization. He advocates for a “culture by design,” a strategic and considered approach that aligns with the organization’s core values and goals. To Silverstein, trust and communication are central to a robust culture, which everyone is aware of and contributes towards maintaining and enhancing.
Key Highlights:
- Cultivating Trust Through Organizational Leadership
- Valuing People: The Heart of Leadership
- Preserving Organizational Culture Through Leadership Succession
- Cultural Values Upheld Through Individual Responsibility
- Enhancing Organizational Culture Through Audits
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