Episode 158

158. The Secrets of Building an Intentional Culture with Robert Glazer

Today, I am joined by Robert Glazer, the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners. Robert's passion for building businesses has turned him into a culture and leadership expert, and he spills the beans on how he did it. In this episode, he shares invaluable insights on identifying and rewarding the right behaviors and values within a company.

We'll delve into the importance of core values in creating a company culture, with a fascinating "mission to Mars" exercise that helps define values. Robert underscores the need for shared core values within a team, rather than cloning the founder's values, and why repelling the wrong people is just as important as attracting the right ones.

Robert highlights the use of behavioral-based interview questions and shares a compelling example of how hiring for values over skills can lead to exceptional performance. We also explore how personal core values can shape leadership styles and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in leaders.

This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on building a thriving company culture, aligning core values with leadership, and making the right hiring decisions. So, if you're navigating the exciting but sometimes challenging world of being the boss, tune in!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Building an intentional culture with a successful entrepreneur

[2:30] Entrepreneurship, remote work, and core values

[7:30] Company culture and values

[10:05] Company values and their impact on leadership and team dynamics

[15:50] Company culture and values in a fast-paced digital agency

[18:45] Core values in hiring and their impact on a company's culture

[24:15] Personal and company core values in leadership development

[28:10] Core values and leadership with Robert Glazer

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