Join Dr. Rich Douglas in this enlightening episode of the Human Capital Lab Podcast as he converses with Vicky Brown, CEO of Idomeneo Enterprises and an experienced human capital manager. Vicky shares her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, providing valuable insights into human capital management, leadership development, and overcoming challenges faced by new managers and entrepreneurs. This episode offers practical advice on building high-performing teams, effective leadership, and leveraging relationships for business growth. Don't miss the free HR tips and tricks at the end of the podcast!

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:24 Meet Vicky Brown: Entrepreneur and Human Capital Expert

02:02 The Challenges of First-Time Leaders

03:31 The Importance of Effective Leadership

12:13 Building a Development Roadmap

17:16 Navigating HR Functions and Leadership Development

20:51 Navigating Early Leadership Challenges

22:03 Vicky's Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey

25:49 Building a Business Through Relationships

32:23 Consulting vs. Sales: Understanding Client Needs

38:06 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idomeneo-enterprises-inc./
• Website: https://idomeneoinc.com/
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• Host: Rich Douglas
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/
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Join Executive Director Rich Douglas on the Human Capital Lab podcast as he delves into the transformative power of organizational culture with Dr. Phillip Meade. Dr. Mead, co-owner and COO at Gallagher Edge, shares his extensive experience, including leading NASA's cultural overhaul following the Columbia shuttle disaster. Discover insights into developing a high-performing company culture based on maturity, diversity, community, and unity.

Learn how these elements provide a competitive edge and foster long-term success in any organization. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on driving impactful change in human capital management.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:26 Meet Dr. Phillip Meade: A Journey in Organizational Culture

00:48 The Columbia Shuttle Disaster: A Defining Moment

03:43 Understanding Organizational Culture and Its Challenges

10:49 Groupthink and Identity in NASA's Culture

15:26 Post-Disaster Changes at NASA

18:09 Promoting Open Communication and Psychological Safety

20:55 The Missing Links: Documenting Organizational Culture

22:29 Exploring Organizational Culture

22:51 The Four Traits of Successful Organizations

23:10 Fostering Maturity in the Workplace

25:19 The Importance of Diversity

26:30 Building Community in a Virtual World

30:47 Achieving Unity in Organizations

31:41 Long-term Cultural Change at NASA

34:28 The Role of Gallagher Edge

35:04 The Power of Culture in Business

41:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Connect with the Guest, ;

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philliptmeade/
• Website: http://gallaheredge.com
• Purchase The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Links-Launching-Performing-Company/dp/1637350880

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• Host: Rich Douglas
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/
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• Website: https://humancapitallab.org/
• Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/

Join host Rich Douglas as he welcomes Dr. Laura Gallaher to the Human Capital Lab podcast for an insightful discussion on self-acceptance, psychological safety, and effective organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares her journey from being an organizational psychologist at NASA working on culture change post-Columbia disaster to becoming a consultant. Learn how self-acceptance can improve self-awareness, help mitigate self-judgment, and drive high performance in organizations. Don't miss this episode for valuable insights on personal growth and leadership development.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:26 Meet Dr. Laura Gallaher: A Journey into Organizational Psychology

02:19 NASA's Cultural Challenges and the Columbia Accident

13:41 The Importance of Psychological Safety

18:06 Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance

22:16 Personal Stories of Identity and Growth

24:21 The Challenge of Accepting Feedback

25:01 Self-Acceptance and Identity

26:41 The Essence Exercise

27:52 Fluidity in Identity

28:24 Self-Acceptance Quiz

28:57 Paradox Theory

30:24 Impact of Self-Criticism on Leadership

32:45 The Joey and Jamal Story

34:32 Self-Acceptance in Organizations

38:40 The Twilight Zone Analogy

41:06 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with the Guest, ;

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/
• Website: https://www.gallaheredge.com/
• Book: The Missing Links: Launching a High-Performing Company Culture

Connect with Human Capital Lab;

• Host: Rich Douglas
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/
• Human Captial Lab Links
• Website: https://humancapitallab.org/
• Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/