Culture by Design, Not Default: Leadership Lessons with Delise Simmons

25/06/2025 34 min
Culture by Design, Not Default: Leadership Lessons with Delise Simmons

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Culture by Design, Not Default: Leadership Lessons with Delise Simmons📄 Episode Show Notes:What if your culture isn’t just an HR buzzword—but your organization’s most powerful performance lever?In this conversation, I sit down with Delise Simmons—keynote speaker, culture strategist, and founder of Culture Think Tank—for a candid, energizing talk about the real drivers of great culture. From her early days shaping the Southwest Airlines ethos to launching JetBlue and building data-driven tools that measure emotional ROI, Delise brings the receipts.And yes, she really did say:👉 “You can’t spell culture without cult, baby.”We explore:Why chasing employee happiness is a trap—and what to focus on insteadHow to measure culture as a behavioral phenomenon, not just vibesThe top 3 things employees are begging leaders to do more ofHow Gen Z’s relationship with anxiety is changing leadership foreverWhy your values mean nothing without defined behaviorsWhether you lead a team of 3 or 3000, this episode is a masterclass in intentional leadership.🔗 Resources & Mentions:Learn more about Culture Think TankConnect with Delise Simmons on LinkedInCheck out our full Culture Series at ledevpartners.com/podcast📣 Call to Action:If you’re designing your offsite or planning your culture strategy—this episode is your blueprint.💌 Subscribe for weekly insights and upcoming episodes that build on this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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