008-Three Actionable Steps To Culture Change

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Misty Janks discusses three actionable steps to foster culture change in the workplace.

Culture doesn't change by memo; it changes in singular moments. In this episode of Beyond the Class , Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation, joins us to demystify the concept of culture change. Drawing from behavioral psychology and real-world examples, Misty shares how meaningful transformation begins not with sweeping initiatives, but with intentional, everyday actions. She outlines three actionable steps that anyone can take to shape a healthier, values-driven workplace: Define and operationalize your values Provide feedback that shapes behavior Recognize and celebrate what's working From basketball free-throw contests to thumbnail reviews, Misty shows how even small interactions can reinforce culture. She reminds us that "people repeat what is appreciated" and that celebrating progress—not just perfection—is key to lasting change. LEVEL UP OPPORTUNITY: Choose one interaction this week and use it to model, reinforce, or recognize the culture you want to see. Creating a plan for your organization's culture is a key component of our third foundational class, Our Community Transforms , within our model for Caring Leadership and our Caring Workplaces program. Visit the link…

People in this episode

Guest: Misty Janks

Topics covered

• culture change
• behavioral psychology
• workplace values
• transformation

Keywords

• values-driven
• feedback
• recognition
• celebration
• intentional actions

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