In this episode, I’m joined by culture expert, Craig Forman. We discuss the importance of having clear agreements to building safe, trusting relationships both individually and in groups. We also unpack how these agreements must be accompanied by a process for how we hold each other accountable to them. We also talk about the power that leaders have to give people both permission and protection to be themselves and take chances at work.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉 The necessity of having clear, written agreements to foster consistency, safety, and authenticity within teams.

👉 The powerful impact of honoring personal needs and making intentional decisions about leaving or evolving relationships.

👉 The role of accountability and integrity within organizations, emphasizing that actions and words must align.

👉 How extending trust and freedom to employees can lead to greater commitment and enhanced performance.

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Craig Forman is the Founder of CultureC Consulting, helping organizations evaluate and transform their workplace culture. He’s spent the past fifteen years supporting hundreds of organizations to build effective, human-focused cultures. Prior to starting CultureC Consulting, Craig spent six years as Lead People Scientist with Culture Amp, where he developed a keen ability to help organizations effectively evaluate their cultures and translate insights into meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Aside from his work in the “Culture” space, he is a proud Air Force veteran and currently resides in Bay Area California with his spouse and two daughters.

Connect with Craig:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/culturecraig/

Website: https://www.culturecraig.com/

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Jason Lauritsen is a dynamic keynote speaker and true thought leader in the world of work and employee engagement. He is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we Lead With Relationship™. He fearlessly challenges traditional norms to reshape the employee experience by consistently placing authentic human connection at the heart of leadership. Jason is the author of two books, Unlocking High Performance and Social Gravity.

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