In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Kevin Hambrice, CEO of TerraSource Global. Kevin shares his experiences and strategies in creating a thoughtful, sincere, and genuine workplace culture. He emphasizes the importance of meeting employees where they are, engaging in meaningful conversations, and focusing on employee development and well-being. Kevin highlights various practices such as personal orientation sessions, sending welcome cards, and introducing a future leaders program to foster innovation and empowerment within his organization. The conversation underscores the belief that culture is not a project but an ongoing journey that requires daily commitment and genuine care for the people. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders looking to build authentic and successful company cultures. KEY TAKEAWAYS Meeting Employees Where They Are: Emphasizing the significance of understanding and connecting with employees at their current stage of development. Continuous Cultural Development: Culture isn’t a one-time project; it's an ongoing process that requires daily attention and nurturing. Innovation as a Broader Concept: Innovation extends beyond R&D to include processes, analytics, and everyday business practices. Leadership as Influence: Effective leadership is rooted in influence, personal engagement, and fostering trust among employees. Employee Engagement and Empowerment: Engaging employees through surveys, orientation, and personalized communication fosters a culture of trust and ownership. QUOTES "Culture from the heart is thoughtful, sincere, and genuine." "It's pretty hard to make a plan unless you have a firm understanding of where your people are right now." "Changing culture is not just happening; culture is the people that you have." "Leadership is not a position or a title; it is influence." "Stay the course of leadership and influence and know that your people are wanting you to do this." Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/ Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/ Connect and learn more about Kevin Hambrice and his company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhambrice/ https://terrasource.com/ Ready to begin realizing the full potential of your sales team? Hire Great Salespeople with Confidence. SCHEDULE YOUR EXECUTIVE BRIEFING. https://sellingfromtheheart.net/hiring Unlock The Power of Team Growth with Learnit’s Live Training Platform. CLAIM your 45-day trial of unlimited training now! https://www.learnit.com/lp/culture
