We’re joined by Brad Wilson, Senior HR Leader, Speaker, and Author of “Good Works.” Brad shares why culture must be built around kindness and purpose — not control — and how leaders can make (or break) engagement at scale.

Key Takeaways:

(03:47 ) Leading with kindness creates more productive and engaged work environments.

(07:21 ) Most employees lack engagement due to unclear purpose and poor leadership.

(09:07 ) Purpose-driven professionals take initiative, stay longer, and drive better results.

(12:20 ) Toxic leadership behaviors at the top quickly spread across entire organizations.

(16:12 ) Hiring should prioritize people who align with values, not just skill sets.

(18:37 ) Great candidates show follow-through by setting and achieving meaningful personal goals.

(22:17 ) Unstructured interviews lead to misaligned hires and inconsistent team dynamics.

(25:44 ) Staying too long in the wrong culture damages growth and well-being.

(31:56 ) The best cultures blend startup energy with mission-driven goals and great people.

Resources Mentioned:

Brad Wilson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-j-wilson-mss-sphr-gphr-sphri-cptd/

“Good to Great” by Jim Collins

https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html

Brené Brown Books

https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/

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