Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work

About this episode

Willy Walker interviews Michael C. Bush about workplace culture and leadership at Great Place To Work.

Willy sat down with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm behind the Great Place To Work Certification, annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and more. Willy and Michael explored what separates companies that make the list from those that do not, why trust is the foundation of a strong workplace culture, and why great leadership matters more than perks or benefits alone. They also discussed how investing in people, fostering connection, and using employee feedback can drive long-term performance and business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Willy Walker

Guest: Michael C. Bush

Topics covered

• workplace culture
• leadership
• employee feedback
• business success
• trust
• company performance

Keywords

• Great Place To Work
• workplace culture
• leadership
• employee feedback
• business success
• trust
• company performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Great Place To Work, Fortune

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