Putting People Before Profits: How to Cultivate a Thriving Company Culture

The Grow Show: Business Growth Stories from the Frontlines

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In this episode, Grow Show host Scott Scully and Eric Watkins sit down with Eric Habert, CEO of Lifetime Media, to explore the power of building a people-first company culture. Haber shares his journey of transforming Lifetime Media's culture over the past decade, emphasizing the importance of defining core values and ensuring new hires are the right cultural fit, even if they don't have the same background.
Haber explains how prioritizing the team's wellbeing and creating an environment where employees feel empowered to be themselves has a ripple effect, leading to more creative, engaged client work. He provides actionable tips, like implementing "start doing" meetings to get employee feedback, as well as insights on navigating tough decisions like layoffs while maintaining trust.
Throughout the conversation, Scully and Haber explore the delicate balance of supporting the team while also meeting client needs, and how a strong company culture can actually drive business growth through word-of-mouth and referrals. This episode offers valuable lessons for any business leader looking to cultivate a thriving, values-driven organization.

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