Glenn Akramoff: Reimagining Workplace Engagement

21st Century Entrepreneurship

Glenn Akramoff is the visionary founder and CEO of Akramoff, a company dedicated to transforming workplace environments. In our discussion, we explored the crucial elements of creating happy, healthy, and productive workplaces. Glenn shared insightful stories and strategies that have successfully realigned employees with their organizational roles, enhancing both personal satisfaction and corporate efficiency.

A standout moment in the conversation was Glenn's example of a workplace adjustment that significantly improved an employee's job satisfaction: "She was the administrative person... And what we realized after having a conversation with her is that she was a hostess. She loved welcoming people." This shift not only fulfilled her personal aspirations but also benefited the organization, illustrating Glenn's core belief in tailoring roles to individual strengths and passions.

Glenn also emphasized the importance of aligning individual purposes with corporate goals to foster engagement and reduce turnover, stating, "So you want to be able to align your purpose as an individual with that of the company or organization you're working with." He believes in the transformative power of understanding and harnessing what he calls the "flow of performance," noting that, "each of us as human beings have a flow of our performance where we perform really well and where we don't."

The discussion also covered Glenn’s "eight keys" to building what he refers to as a "championship team." These include creating a visionary yet attainable organizational vision, defining what winning looks like, and planning for both immediate and long-term futures, emphasizing that "celebrating the past" is crucial for a motivated and connected team.

Listeners will find valuable takeaways in Glenn's approach to leadership and organizational development, particularly his focus on creating a culture of effective communication and continuous improvement. He remarks on the essential nature of debriefing: "You have to debrief every time you want it to become part of your culture."