In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Joe Killinger, co-founder of Commercial Brokers International. Joe discusses the importance of company culture in the workplace, emphasizing the need for alignment with employee values and work ethics from the top down. He shares his insights into building a supportive and positive work environment in an industry often lacking in trust and collaboration. He highlights the importance of active hiring practices, employee appreciation, and continuous training. The conversation also delves into how Joe has actively sought to fix broken aspects of the commercial real estate industry to create a thriving, collaborative culture at his company.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Importance of Culture: The significance of establishing and living a genuine company culture that reflects in day-to-day operations.
- Top-Down Approach: The creation and enforcement of culture should come from the top of the organization.
- Collaboration and Trust: Building trust and collaboration among employees and even with competitors can be a major differentiator.
- Investing in Employees: Ongoing training, support, and genuine investment in employee growth can create a highly motivated workforce.
- Recognition and Rewards: Regular acknowledgment and rewarding of employees for their contributions fosters a supportive work environment.
- Adaptive Leadership: Being open to changing industry norms and continually seeking better ways to operate.
QUOTES
- "Alignment. It's hiring alignment. It's like, Hey, here's the culture. Here's the culture we've developed inside this company. It's either going to align to your values and your work ethic, or it's not, but y'all are going to sniff this out pretty fast."
- "It's about recognizing that somebody in your company is doing something for somebody else and then rewarding it."
- "Just because things are the way they are doesn't mean that's the way they're going to be forever. And it's up to leaders to search out and look for better ways to do things."
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What is Culture From the Heart?
Welcome to the Culture from the Heart Podcast, on the From the Heart Business Network.
In a business world where employees and customers crave authenticity and trust, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are on a mission to find and showcase heart-centered executives and the companies they lead.
This show features inspiring conversations with a visionary leader that’s bringing heart into the workplace—empowering employees, serving their clients, and uplifting communities--all to create true success.
This is Culture from the Heart! The movement starts here.