Listen "Dr. Mayra Austin is Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita, Part 3"
Episode Synopsis
Guest: Dr. Mayra Austin, Founder & CEO of Management CuesTopic: The Strategic Value of Workplace CultureIn today’s episode, we explore Perspective #3: Culture—and debunk the myth that workplace culture is just a “feel-good” concept. In truth, it’s a mission-critical asset that directly affects your bottom line, operations, and long-term growth.🔍 Key Insights from the Conversation:📊 Financial ImpactCompanies with happy employees outperform the S&P 500 by 20% and Nasdaq by 30%Organizations with strong culture report 30% more innovation and 40% higher retentionInvesting in workplace mental health delivers a 370% ROI⚙️ Operational ImpactDisengaged employees cost companies 34% of their salary in lost productivityHighly engaged teams experience 41% less absenteeism and 17% higher productivityOrganizations with strong engagement see 57% more discretionary effort🏢 Organizational ImpactEmployees aligned with company culture are 3.7x more likely to be highly engagedDisengaged team members are 2.6x more likely to leave for better cultureTurnover costs range from 30% to 200% of an employee’s annual salary—culture helps reduce that risk✅ Culture isn’t fluff—it’s fuel. The companies that win are the ones who treat culture as a competitive advantage.💊 Dr. Anita’s Post-Podcast PrescriptionChoose ONE action to take from today’s episode:Stop what’s not workingStart something that willDo more of what builds trustDo less of what drains team culture🛑 Today’s Post-Prescription:Stop sending mixed messages about your company’s values.Inconsistency undermines trust and weakens culture from the inside out.💡 Ready to lead with cultural clarity and conviction? This episode is your blueprint.
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