The Real Cost of Ignoring Employee Perspectives with Andie Washington

In this eye-opening episode of the Human Connection podcast, host Karl Pontau sits down with Andie Washington, a community and culture strategist, to unpack the concept of "cultural debt" - the misalignment between a company's stated values and its actual actions.

Key Takeaways: Cultural debt happens when a company's mission and values don't match its day-to-day practices. Ignoring employee feedback and psychological safety can lead to massive team turnover. Building genuine human connections is the secret sauce to business success.

The episode offers practical advice for leaders, managers, and employees on creating transparent communication, setting clear expectations, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust through genuine listening.

The ultimate wisdom? Slow down to speed up. Invest in your people, and watch your business thrive!

You can connect with Andie here:

http://linkedin.com/in/andiewashington

http://ninon.co/about

You can connect with Karl Pontau here:

www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau

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