The Art of Building Engaged, World-Class Cultures: It’s All About the People
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 4:30PM
- 5:30PM | Room: Yerba Buena Ballroom - Salon 1-7
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General Session
| Garry Ridge |
It’s often said, with nods of wise agreement, that any organization is nothing without its people. Over many decades, countless books and courses on leadership have addressed this well-known and accepted axiom. Then why are nearly 70% of all employees in the U.S. disengaged at work? This session by Garry Ridge, The Culture Coach and Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company, will be a look “under the hood” of one of the world’s most recognized brands, where employee engagement is above 93%, 98% say they “love to work at WD-40 Company”, and 99% say that their “opinions and values are a good fit” for WD-40 Company. Garry will share his “learning moments” over the course of his career efforts to transform company culture.
Audience takeaways:
- The personal journey of every servant leader and why that philosophy is critical.
- The emotional connection of a greater purpose that creates high engagement.
- The role of a leader as a coach, not a manager
- How to carefully and consciously choose values that will be embedded in all aspects of leadership and employee development.
- Why investing in people who invest in themselves is a secret to succession planning and greater organizational capability.
- The difference between a “team” and a “tribe”
- How company performance results are directly connected to its focus on people