Have you ever rolled out new values, talked about them nonstop… and still wondered why nothing actually changed?
If you’re frustrated that your culture change stalled after an initial burst of enthusiasm, this episode speaks directly to you. You’ll hear why even well-designed values fail when leaders ignore the conflicts hiding beneath the surface—and how facing those tensions head-on can unlock real, lasting behavior change on your team.
Culture Change Not Working? These Leadership Skills Make the Difference
By listening, you’ll learn how to:
- Spot the invisible value clashes that quietly sabotage culture change and leave people feeling stuck
- Navigate real-world tradeoffs like speed vs. quality or work-life balance vs. “do what it takes” without losing credibility
- Turn uncomfortable conversations about misaligned systems and leadership behavior into trust-building momentum
Press play now to learn how naming and working through value conflicts can finally move your culture from words on the wall to actions people believe in.
Be sure to check out:
00:00 – “You don’t want to be scared of the conflicts.”
A bold opening that reframes conflict as essential to real culture change, not something leaders should avoid.
02:14 – Why values fail even when everyone agrees on them
The invisible barrier is named: culture stalls not because people don’t care, but because value conflicts are ignored.
03:18 – When your values compete with each other
Real-world examples like speed vs. quality and work-life balance vs. “do what it takes” reveal why people feel trapped in no-win situations.
09:10 – When leaders say one thing but reward another
A powerful look at how incentives and leadership behavior quietly undermine values and erode trust.
Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.
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