We know that strong, positive organizational cultures lead to success. Kyle McDowell believes corporate culture is broken due to decreasing engagement, apathy, bureaucracy, and inauthenticity. He shares with Kevin that cultures of excellence should be based on guiding principles; the truths everyone in the organization aligns with. His 10 principles start with “we” to emphasize responsibility and involvement from the entire team.
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00:00 Introduction
01:15 Kyle McDowell and the presentation of his credentials and achievements.
03:00 McDowell discusses his journey from corporate leadership to writing his book, detailing his motivation to make a larger impact.
07:00 McDowell asserts that corporate America is broken due to loss of authenticity and a decline in enthusiasm over time, leading to a culture of apathy.
09:00 Discussion about the meaning of creating a culture of excellence, with emphasis on establishing guiding principles.
12:00 The story behind the development of McDowell's ten principles, beginning with the realization that he wanted to lead differently.
17:00 Further exploration of one of the principles ("We do the right thing always") and how it can be practically applied.
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Meet Kyle
Kyle's Story: Kyle McDowell is the author of Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. For nearly three decades, McDowell has amassed an impressive track record of delivering business results while leading tens of thousands of employees at some of America’s largest corporations, including United Health Group, CVS Health, and Bank of America.
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