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Jason Cochran speaks with Steve Sorensen and Jordan Lindstrom about reimagining company values and integrating AI at Johnsonville.

In this episode, Jason Cochran speaks with Steve Sorensen and Jordan Lindstrom from Johnsonville about the company's approach to culture, values, and the integration of artificial intelligence. They discuss the importance of reimagining company values, the process of communicating and embedding these values into the organization, and the role of workshops in fostering cultural change. The conversation also explores how Johnsonville is cautiously implementing AI to enhance productivity while ensuring it aligns with their core values and culture. Additional Resources: Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sorenson-994a5915/ Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-lindstrom-60786b84/ Watch the Working Forward Podcast on YouTube! Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/ Key Takeaways: Johnsonville emphasizes the importance of company culture and values. Feedback is viewed as a gift and is integral to their…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Cochran

Guests: Steve Sorensen, Jordan Lindstrom

Topics covered

• company culture
• values
• artificial intelligence
• employee engagement
• workshops
• productivity

Keywords

• company values
• culture
• AI integration
• employee feedback
• workshops
• productivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Johnsonville, PeopleForward Network, LinkedIn, YouTube

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