The Power of Culture: Why Companies Get It Wrong and How to Fix It with Laura Hamill, PhD

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In this special episode, Michael and Tessa sit down with our very own Laura Hamill to discuss her new book "The Power of Culture" published by The Economist.
Laura shares insights from her decades of experience studying organizational culture, explaining why companies struggle with culture change and how leaders can build intentional, powerful cultures that drive business success.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why organizational culture is both critical and incredibly difficult to change
• How unconscious cultural norms shape behavior and resist change
• The vital connection between culture and business strategy
• The "Intentional Culture Circle" framework for cultural transformation

Quotable Moments:
"Culture is like water to a goldfish - when you're in it, you can't even see it anymore." - Laura Hamill

Practical Takeaway:
Culture change is challenging but achievable with intentional leadership focus and commitment. Start by getting clear about what kind of company you want to be from a cultural perspective and how that connects to your business strategy and purpose.

Get Laura's Book:
The Power of Culture is available now from Simon & Schuster!

Learn more about why culture is both challenging and critical to business success, and discover practical frameworks for creating positive, intentional organizational cultures that drive results.

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