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We are passionate about helping leaders, HR, and ethics professionals build healthy cultures that enable mission success, a thriving workplace and responsible impact.
Every other Thursday we post insightful and actionable conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners on culture, values, ethics, and transformational change.
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089. Gleb Bakalov: Managing Ethics Amid War's Extreme Pressures – Lessons from Ukraine
Today we hear a unique perspective on Ukraine's dedication to corporate governance and the fight against corruption. Our guest is Gleb Bakalov, the Executive Committee Chairman of the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC). He has been serving as the Chief Compliance Officer of NPC UKRENERGO since 2018, and has experience in the compliance field since 2008, including financial, legal and investment companies in Ukraine and abroad.
Tune in as we explore the significant strides taken to strengthen transparency, attract foreign investment, and counteract the deeply ingrained culture of bribery. Amidst the harrowing backdrop of war, we discuss how Ukrainian organizations and individuals remain committed to ethics and integrity, facing the ethical dilemmas war presents while striving to uphold a culture of speaking up against injustices.
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088. Klaus Moosmayer: Cultivating Trust and Ethical Leadership at a Global Pharmaceutical Company
Klaus Moosmayer joined Novartis in 2018 as Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. He was previously chief compliance officer at Siemens AG, where he spent 18 years in roles of increasing seniority. He began his career as a lawyer in Germany, specializing in white-collar crime, business law and litigation.
In this episode we explore the reality of ethical dilemmas in the corporate world, the importance of building trust, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, and the value of creating an inviting atmosphere for discussions on ethics and compliance. Klaus also discusses the development of a new code of ethics at Novartis – likening it to the company's constitution.
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‘Blind Spots’ by Ann Tenbrunsel and Max Bazerman
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087. Stan Slap: Getting Cultural Commitment for Critical Change Initiatives
The renowned culture strategist, Stan Slap, is on the show today for a conversation about redefining the way we think about the fabric of company culture. Stan is the president of the international consulting company SLAP and has also worked as a CEO with over 5,000 employees under his direction. He has mentored numerous companies, including Oracle and HSBC, and is the author of ‘Under The Hood’.
We delve into the significance of aligning professed company values with actual behaviours, the power of emotional commitment over financial incentives, and the deep impact of cultural health on organizational success. We also touch on cultural resistance to change and how to foster genuine alignment within the company.
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Cultureandleadership.org
Stan Slap on LinkedIn
‘Under The Hood’ by Stan Slap
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086. Rebecca Newton: Collaborating for Culture Change - Lessons from the Trenches
Rebecca Newton is an Organizational Psychologist with a PhD in psychology, a frequent Harvard Business Review contributor, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics, and the CEO of CoachAdviser, a London-based culture agency. She is also the author of ‘Authentic Gravitas, Who Stands Out and Why’, based on her extensive experience coaching executives at companies like Google, Coca-Cola, and Accenture.
We discuss why culture shouldn't be the sole responsibility of HR, highlighting leaders' need to step up and embrace change collectively. We also touch on Rebecca’s three-pronged approach: engaging leaders with participation, using data to inform decisions, and skill development to ensure leaders are equipped for the journey ahead.
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HBR: HR Can’t Change Company Culture by Itself
Rebecca Newton on LinkedIn
‘Authentic Gravitas’ by Rebecca Newton
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085. Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson: Scaling Culture and Leadership in Hyper-Growth – Lessons From Oatly
Today, our special guest is Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson, whose expertise comes straight from the dynamic growth experience of Oatly. Cecilia works as an Interim Manager and leads companies and organizations to overcome critical and complex challenges.
In this episode, we discuss how maintaining a strong culture and values is key during rapid company expansion. Cecilia reveals how spending time with employees, establishing purpose, and embedding values into every process are vital steps toward sustaining transformational change.
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Episode 68 with Frank Blake
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084. Develop Leaders to Transform Your Culture
Tobias Sturesson and Andreas Almlöf delve into values-driven leadership and its transformative power. They’re looking at why it's essential to align behaviors with organizational values and the risks of disregarding this alignment. They also unpack the Culture Leadership Program, which is crucial for developing the habits and practices that underpin sustainable change.
In this conversation, they challenge outdated notions related to habit formation and emphasize the philosophy of consistency over time to foster these new, crucial habits. Prepare for a thought-provoking session that encourages leaders to lead by example in their commitment to culture change.
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Cultureandleadership.org