In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Brian Turner, Vistage Chair and former CEO of Point B, to discuss the importance of creating a culture centered around human progress through people. Brian shares his insights on leadership, storytelling, and fostering curiosity within organizations. He revisits lessons from his mentor Ava and the founders of Point B, emphasizing the significance of vulnerability, intentionality, and empowerment in driving meaningful change. The discussion also delves into the impact of AI on workplace culture and the necessity of leaders adapting their approach to stay relevant. Brian underscores the power of enabling employees and customers to see themselves in the company’s narrative, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic environment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Human progress happens through people, not to people.
• Curiosity, creativity, confidence, and courage are essential leadership qualities.
• Vulnerability and intentionality in leadership foster trust and growth.
• Empowering employees and listening to every voice leads to better decisions and culture.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring and driving change.
• Leaders should spend time where value is created, not just in meetings.

QUOTES

• "Let's drive human progress through people and not to people."
• "If I understand what motivates you, I can change my story so that you can see yourself in the story."
• "Every voice matters."
• "You gotta go where value gets created."
• "Vulnerability and intentionality are mission critical in times of uncertainty."
• "The essence of storytelling is to infuse energy."
• "Check where you're spending your time... you have an obligation to change where you're putting your energies."

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 from Brian Turner.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-n-turner/

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