009-Your Role in Culture: Five Ways to Make an Impact
About this episode
Misty Janks discusses how organizational culture is shaped by everyone and shares five actionable steps to make culture a shared responsibility.
Culture isn't a department. It's a daily practice. In this episode of Beyond the Class , Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation, returns to tackle a common misconception: that organizational culture belongs only to HR or leadership. Misty reminds us that culture is a lived experience shaped by every interaction—every email, meeting, and hallway conversation. She shares five actionable steps that anyone can take to make culture everyone's responsibility: Lead by example —model trust, respect, and accountability. Foster meaningful connections —because culture thrives on relationships, not just processes. Communicate with transparency and trust —and learn the four elements that make trust stick. Take ownership of problems and solutions —move from commentary to contribution. Recognize and reinforce positive behaviors —because people repeat what is appreciated. From connection questions to stay interviews, Misty shows how intentional actions—big and small—create a workplace where trust grows, and people feel they matter. LEVEL UP OPPORTUNITY: Pick one of these five steps and put it into action this week. Write it on a sticky note, set a reminder, and make it happen. Ownership…
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