Episode 190

190. How to Create a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell

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Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to download somebody's playbook for creating company culture and just follow it? Today we're diving into the world of company culture with none other than Kyle McDowell. Kyle is not just some thought leader or college professor sharing a bunch of theory about what you should do, he's somebody who has developed these principles throughout a 20+ year career leading and building teams in corporate America.

We kick things off with an introduction to building company culture and why it matters SO much. Kyle brings his unique perspective to the table, shedding light on the leadership void that's all too common in corporate America. He passionately discusses the importance of care in leadership and how showing genuine concern for your team can revolutionize your workplace.

Kyle emphasizes the need for flexibility in modern leadership, highlighting how adaptability is key in today's fast-paced business world. He also dives into effective meeting strategies that focus on outcomes, ensuring every meeting is productive and impactful. Tune in to get an inside look at Kyle's book, "Begin with WE," a must-read for anyone looking to transform their organization!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Introduction to building company culture.

[0:45] Meet Kyle McDowell, creator of the 10 We's.

[3:05] The leadership void in corporate America.

[5:50] The importance of care in leadership.

[15:45] Flexibility in modern leadership.

[22:25] The importance of measuring outcomes over activities.

[23:35] Challenges in shifting focus to outcomes.

[24:50] Effective meeting strategies for outcome-oriented work.

[26:10] Rewarding outcomes over activities.

[28:10] Introducing the book: Begin with We.

[29:50] The 10 We's, a manifesto for organizational culture.

[31:45] Making principles a living, breathing part of the culture.

[36:05] The impact of authentic leadership.

[37:40] Where to find more.


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* Connect with Kyle on Instagram @kylemcdowellinc

* To learn more, check out his website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com

* Purchase Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence


* Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemkoch/

* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.