817: Culture by Design: How Leaders Drive Strategy, Execution, and Performance with Krista White

817: Culture by Design: How Leaders Drive Strategy, Execution, and Performance with Krista White

In this episode, Krista White, coauthor of Culture Design and cofounder of Culture Design Lab explains how leaders can treat culture as a strategic lever rather than an HR initiative.

1. Culture is inseparable from strategy

Krista stresses that culture cannot be treated as background. It determines whether strategic plans survive contact with execution.

"We were noticing that there was a gap in people knowing how to connect culture with strategy. Our hope is that this book serves as a practical guide."

Leaders who design culture deliberately create alignment and resilience. Those who ignore it risk drift and underperformance.

2. Leadership presence remains essential

Digital tools cannot replace visible leadership.

"Everyone should be able to get five minutes with you. The CEO should not be a high on a hill person who is not reachable."

Walking the floor and observing frontline conditions show employees what leadership values.

3. Rituals make values real

Rituals translate values into behavior. "The rituals that stick are the ones tied directly to your business model and purpose not borrowed from another industry."

4. Resistance is part of the process

Cultural change often meets skepticism. Krista advises leaders to treat adoption like marketing.

"Think of it like marketing. You need many touches before someone clicks buy. Culture change requires consistency and repetition."

Consistency reduces resistance.

5. Context shapes culture

Best practices cannot be copied blindly.

"I used to think there was one right way for culture to look. I learned it is industry and context dependent."

The principle is to design culture that fits your strategy and market position.

6. Leadership lessons that endure

Krista learned two lessons from her father James White that remain relevant for executives

  • Discipline and preparation: "Practice makes perfect."

  • Balance and resilience: Never sacrificing family relationships even under pressure.

7. A broader leadership mission

Krista frames her work around freedom and engagement.

"My why is to do my part in creating a freer and more joyful world for everyone. For me that is through storytelling."

Organizations perform best when employees can bring their full selves to work.

📚 Get Culture Design here: https://shorturl.at/NVrs1

Here are some free gifts for you:

Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach

McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf

Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Jaksot(816)

357: When business insight is less important?

357: When business insight is less important?

OUR WEBSITE! https://www.firmsconsulting.com Free strategic thinking training episodes here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com ▽►CLICK THE SHOW MORE BUTTON◀▽ An episode 357 of Case Interviews and Management Consulting iTunes podcast is here, "When business insight / strategic insight / strategic thinking is less important?" Case Interviews and Management Consulting podcast is ranked among 5-10 top for careers in many countries worldwide. Enjoy it and let us know your thoughts. Cheers, Kris (CEO, FIRMSconsulting.com) https://www.firmsconsulting.com/kris/ ►Our FC Insiders Content Website: https://www.strategytraining.com ►Our New Premium Members Content Website: https://www.strategytv.com ►Become Premium Member Here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/product/premium/ ►Strategy Skills Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategy-skills-podcast-management-consulting-strategy/id1021817294 ►Management Consulting & Case Interviews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-interview-preparation-management-consulting-strategy/id904509526 ►Building and Running a Consulting Firm Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/management-consulting/id1478201679?mc_cid=8582ee4e54&mc_eid=[UNIQID] ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Firmsconsulting/ ►Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strategyskills/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/firmsconsulting/ ►Instagram (company): @firmsconsulting ►Instagram (Kris's personal): @kris.safarova ►Twitter: @firmsconsulting ►Kris's bio: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/kris/ ►Book Michael mentioned (paid link) - https://amzn.to/2S5Wd3u Marketing Saves the World, Bill Matassoni's Memoir (Ex-McKinsey senior partner and ex-BCG senior partner, former McKinsey world-wide head of marketing). ►Recommended books (paid link) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/firmsconsulting Our e-mail for business inquiries: support@firmsconsulting.com — This video is all about business insights, the power of insight, strategic insight, business insight, business insights analyst, business insights essentials, business insight and analytics, good insight, great insight, valuable insights, your insight, an insight, more insight, my insights, insight business, strategic thinking, strategic thinking skills, strategic thought, develop strategic thinking, strategic thinking leadership, strategic thinking tools, becoming a strategic thinker, strategic and analytical thinking, strategic thinking and leadership, developing a strategic mindset, be more strategic, strategic thinking in the workplace, critical and strategic thinking, strategic and critical thinking, teaching strategic thinking, strategic thought process, thinking more strategically, strategic management thinking, creative and strategic thinking, thinks and acts strategically, becoming more strategic, strategic thinking for dummies, the power of strategic thinking, being strategic at work, being a strategic thinker, strategic thinking and decision making, a strategic thinker, strategic analytical thinking, thinking analytically and strategically, strategic thinking at work, strategic thinking and management, strategic and creative thinking, insightful. #businessinsights #strategicinsight #businessinsight

10 Marras 201914min

356: Is McKinsey Digital prestigious? | McKinsey Digital vs. McKinsey Strategy

356: Is McKinsey Digital prestigious? | McKinsey Digital vs. McKinsey Strategy

OUR WEBSITE! https://www.firmsconsulting.com Free training episodes here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com ▽►CLICK THE SHOW MORE BUTTON◀▽ An episode 356 of Case Interviews and Management Consulting iTunes podcast is here (Case Interviews and Management Consulting podcast is ranked among 5-10 top for careers in many countries worldwide). Enjoy it and let us know your thoughts. Cheers, Kris (CEO, FIRMSconsulting.com) https://www.firmsconsulting.com/kris/ ►Our FC Insiders Content Website: https://www.strategytraining.com ►Our New Premium Members Content Website: https://www.strategytv.com ►Become Premium Member Here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/product/premium/ ►Strategy Skills Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategy-skills-podcast-management-consulting-strategy/id1021817294 ►Management Consulting & Case Interviews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-interview-preparation-management-consulting-strategy/id904509526 ►Building and Running a Consulting Firm Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/management-consulting/id1478201679?mc_cid=8582ee4e54&mc_eid=[UNIQID] ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Firmsconsulting/ ►Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strategyskills/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/firmsconsulting/ ►Instagram (company): @firmsconsulting ►Instagram (Kris's personal): @kris.safarova ►Twitter: @firmsconsulting ►Kris's bio: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/kris/ ►Book Michael mentioned (paid link) - https://amzn.to/2S5Wd3u Marketing Saves the World, Bill Matassoni's Memoir (Ex-McKinsey senior partner and ex-BCG senior partner, former McKinsey world-wide head of marketing). ►Recommended books (paid link) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/firmsconsulting Our e-mail for business inquiries: support@firmsconsulting.com — This video is all about McKinsey digital, McKinsey digital strategy, McKinsey digital transformation, McKinsey digital assessment, McKinsey digital case interview, McKinsey digital marketing, McKinsey digital youtube, digital disruption McKinsey, McKinsey case interview, McKinsey case interview youtube, McKinsey consulting, McKinsey and company interview, McKinsey strategy, McKinsey strategy consulting, McKinsey strategy book, McKinsey digital strategy, business strategy McKinsey. https://www.firmsconsulting.com **Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. #mckinseydigital #digitalmckinsey #mckinseydigitalstrategy

3 Marras 201915min

355: McKinsey associate partner recruitment | Joining McKinsey as a principal

355: McKinsey associate partner recruitment | Joining McKinsey as a principal

"McKinsey associate partner recruitment | Joining McKinsey as a principal" is episode 355 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel. COME HANG OUT WITH US: Youtube / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram ENGAGE ON FC FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN GROUPS: Strategy Skills (FB) / Case Interviews (FB) / Strategy Skills (LinkedIn) / Consulting Case Interviews (LinkedIn) WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

20 Loka 201916min

354: Management consulting partner recruitment | Trying to join McKinsey as a partner / director

354: Management consulting partner recruitment | Trying to join McKinsey as a partner / director

"Management consulting partner recruitment | Trying to join McKinsey as a partner / director" is episode 354 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

12 Loka 201916min

353: Leader at a boutique consulting firm. Meet FC Insiders series: Bill Graca

353: Leader at a boutique consulting firm. Meet FC Insiders series: Bill Graca

In this client documentary you will spend some time with a great client of over 4 years, Bill Graca, and his wonderful family. Bill is a management consultant and discusses his career journey. He talks about the way he has used Firmsconsulting content to both improve his work for clients and the community, and help his firm become more successful. We hope by meeting our clients and learning from their experiences you can increase the value from our library of training programs. Another reason we are introducing this series is we hope that every FC member will be able to find an FC Insider showcased in this series with whom they can particularly relate and learn from. For many members, it is difficult to emulate a partner because the gap in development (and age difference) is so high. Meeting real FC Insiders who are closer to most members' age and career development stage will hopefully help each member to find some practical advice, guidance, and inspiration that will make a material difference. While we have an enormous amount of case interview videos, podcasts and articles, and continue to build that library, the largest part of FC & Strategytraining.com is the content for consultants, corporate managers and executives guiding them in solving complex problems to accelerate their careers and make a positive difference in the world. Clients like Bill Graca. FC content is streamed in over 150 countries around the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bill is a remarkable person. He fits our value system, he is a wonderful father and husband, and he works every day to be the best he can be. When we think of the training programs to produce, we often ask ourselves, "What would Bill Graca need, use and find useful for his career, family and community?" *** Sign up for free sample training episodes here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com

19 Elo 201932min

352: Executive coach & Investor Jerry Colonna on his new book, "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up"

352: Executive coach & Investor Jerry Colonna on his new book, "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up"

Listen to FIRMSconsulting's conversation with Jerry Colonna. Jerry's book, Reboot, is launched this week. You can get it here: https://amzn.to/2XljCEt Jerry, venture capitalist turned executivecoach to CEOs of major companies, shares his blend of entrepreneurial straight talk and ancient philosophies thinking to help people overcome their own psychological traumas that hold them back personally and professionally. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

18 Kesä 201958min

351: Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation?

351: Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation?

Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation? is our response to two listener's questions, "Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation and how do you get the client to implement?" This episode is complimentary and available on iTunes, Youtube, Spotify and many other podcast players. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

7 Kesä 201916min

350: McKinsey careers. How do I become a McKinsey Principal

350: McKinsey careers. How do I become a McKinsey Principal

We recently had a coaching session with a client who could become a #McKinsey Principal in about 12 to 24 months. He is currently a McKinsey Associate Principal and has been a long-time client of FIRMSconsulting. He joined our #caseinterview coaching program when he was at Harvard completing an #MBA and we helped him join McKinsey as an associate. This is our 7th year of coaching him and he is a wonderful young man. In this podcast, we are going to summarize some critical advice we offered him, and other McKinsey Principal-level coaching clients, about moving from associate principal to becoming a McKinsey Principal and, thereafter, McKinsey Director. For more info on the FIRMSconsulting platform, visit us at: https://www.firmsconsulting.com Read related article: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/quarterly/mckinsey-principal/

19 Huhti 201912min

Suosittua kategoriassa Liike-elämä ja talous

sijotuskasti
mimmit-sijoittaa
rss-rahapodi
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-lahtijat
ostan-asuntoja-podcast
hyva-paha-johtaminen
rss-rahamania
leadcast
inderespodi
oppimisen-psykologia
lakicast
rss-uppoava-vn-laiva
rss-bisnesta-bebeja
rss-seuraava-potilas
kasvun-kipuja
rss-strategian-seurassa
rss-karon-grilli
rss-merja-mahkan-rahat
rss-inderes