Will Werhane - Building Resilient Teams Vulnerability, Feedback, and Growth

Building Resilient Teams: Vulnerability, Feedback, and Growth with Will Werhane

In this thought-provoking episode, Jeremy Malandar sits down with Will Werhane, a leader who transformed company culture through radical transparency and psychological safety. Will shares the story behind Culture Amp's innovative "Yay, We Failed" wall—a powerful tool that turned failures into stepping stones for organizational growth.

Discover why vulnerability is the secret ingredient to building resilient teams in today's fast-paced business environment. Will explains how creating psychological safety empowers team members to take risks, innovate, and pivot quickly when strategies aren't delivering expected results.

You'll learn:

• How to foster a feedback-rich environment where failure is seen as a learning opportunity
• Practical strategies for setting ego aside and using data to drive decision-making
• Will's unique "cup of resilience" framework for understanding what energizes your team members
• Why transparency in leadership is essential for building trust and driving performance

Whether you're managing a startup or leading teams within a large corporation, Will's insights on adaptability, communication, and servant leadership provide a blueprint for cultivating a culture where both individuals and organizations can thrive through change.

"If you're not failing at some point, you're probably not pushing the envelope fast enough." — Will Werhane