In this insightful episode, Heather Holst-Knudsen sits down with Chris Dyer, a leading authority on company culture and remote work. Chris shares his journey from CEO of a rapidly growing company to a global leadership speaker and bestselling author. He discusses his seven-pillar framework for building strong, effective company cultures and how organizations can optimize their work environments, whether in-office, remote, or hybrid.

Key Topics Discussed:

• RevvedUP Event Overview: Heather announces H2K Labs’ new initiative, RevvedUP, an exclusive gathering for CEOs and C-suite teams to strategize on fueling enterprise value. Event details: February 25-27 in Sarasota, Florida.
• Chris Dyer’s Background and Leadership Approach:
  • Chris’s journey from CEO to global thought leader in company culture.
  • The importance of empowering employees and letting them take the lead.
  • His approach to engagement and helping teams perform at their best without micromanagement.
• The Seven Pillars of Success: Chris introduces his framework for leadership and organizational success.
• Remote Work Challenges and Solutions:
  • How Chris’s companies transitioned to remote work in 2008 and lessons learned.
  • Strategies for building and maintaining company culture in remote and hybrid work environments, including the "cockroach meeting" and "tsunami planning" for innovation and collaboration.
• Practical Advice for CEOs: 
  • Eliminating ineffective one-on-one meetings and replacing them with team-focused collaboration sessions.
  • The importance of setting clear expectations and creating structured meeting formats to enhance productivity and communication.

Resources Mentioned:

• RevvedUP Event: February 25-27, Sarasota, Florida. More information at h2klabs.com/revvedup.
• Chris Dyer’s Books: "The Power of Company Culture" and "Remote Work."
• Connect with Chris:
  • Text "Chris" to 33777 to receive a free PDF on effective meetings and leadership strategies.
  • LinkedIn: Chris Dyer
  • Website: ChrisDyer.com
  • TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms for leadership tips.

About Heather Holst-Knudsen

Heather Holst-Knudsen is the founder and CEO of H2K Labs and Revenue Room™ Connect. She is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital transformation, data, and revenue growth. She is a recognized leader and operator in media, marketplaces, events, and adjacent technologies. Heather has a proven track record of leading organizations to achieve customer-centric innovation, revenue growth, and enterprise value creation. As a thought leader, Heather shares her insights on multisided business models under The Revenue Room™. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn.

About Revenue Room™ CXO

Revenue Room™ CXO is a private executive community for CEOs and revenue-critical C-Suite leaders who are shaping the future of growth in the data and AI economy. Through curated peer discussions, benchmarking sessions, and strategy sprints, members tackle real-time challenges in revenue transformation, customer intelligence, and business model innovation. This is not another networking group — it’s a confidential forum for leaders ready to accelerate enterprise value in 2025 and beyond.

Learn more or apply for membership at info.h2klabs.com/apply-cxo