Ep 001: Growing Culture in a Petri Dish

2022-10-05

Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you work each day, contribute to something bigger than yourself, learn something...

Visit Garry's website https://thelearningmoment.net/ for more information on Garry Ridge.

Listen to this fascinating Work Positive episode with host Dr. Joey Faucette and guest Garry Ridge: Growing Culture in a Petri Dish.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

● Garry's algorithm for culture.

● Learn why businesses have the opportunity and the responsibility to make a positive difference in the world.

● How a business's career page can set the tone of its work culture.

● Understanding that mistakes are learning moments and why this is important.

● Discussion on Servant Leadership Principles.

● How to handle a toxic culture.

Books Mentioned:

THE UNEXPECTED LEARNING MOMENT: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture Through Lockdown 2020- Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge

Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A"- Garry Ridge and Martha I. Finney