Ann Vote, "What If It Works" podcast host and public speaker, shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a culture coach working with corporations nationwide. She noticed a shift in students' confidence over the years and wanted to create a culture where students felt valued and confident. She started focusing on building confidence and creating a positive culture in her classroom, which led to a complete culture shift. Ann now helps businesses create a culture where employees feel valued and confident. She emphasizes the importance of appreciating and valuing people for their strengths and actions. Ann and Mariette discuss the importance of mindset and setting clear expectations in transitions and leadership roles in this part of the conversation. They emphasize the need to investigate oneself, determine the desired team and culture, and model the behavior and expectations. They also highlight the significance of clear communication and setting relationship boundaries to avoid unmet expectations. Additionally, they discuss the challenges of making new friends as adults and the importance of being open, clear, and proactive in building connections and community. In this conversation, Ann Vote discusses her IMPACT method for creating a positive and inclusive culture in the workplace. The method consists of six steps: Investigate, Model, Problem Solve, Appreciate, Cultivate and Connect, and Transform. Ann emphasizes the importance of taking action and being intentional in creating the community and culture you want to be a part of. She also shares personal stories and examples to illustrate the effectiveness of her method.

Takeaways

Building confidence and creating a positive culture can lead to a complete culture shift.
Appreciating and valuing people for their strengths and actions increases their confidence and motivation.
Leadership plays a crucial role in creating a positive culture.
Optimism is a mindset that can be cultivated and can have a positive impact on the environment.
Problem-solving with a positive mindset can lead to better outcomes. In transitions and leadership roles, it is important to have a growth mindset and focus on positivity.
Investigate yourself, determine the kind of team and culture you want, and set clear expectations.
Communicate your expectations and boundaries in relationships to avoid unmet expectations.
Making new friends as adults requires being open, clear, and proactive in building connections and community.
The IMPACT method consists of six steps: Investigate, Model, Problem Solve, Appreciate, Cultivate and Connect, and Transform.
Taking action and being intentional are key in creating a positive and inclusive culture in the workplace.
Building connections and relationships with others is crucial in creating a strong community.
It's important to appreciate and value others, as well as solve problems quickly and respectfully.
Transformation and commitment are necessary for long-term change in culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Anne Vogt and her work as a culture coach

07:34 The challenge of introducing a new concept like culture coaching

23:34 The Power of Mindset and Setting Clear Expectations

36:23 Building Connections and Community as Adults

42:53 Introduction and Personal Stories

52:19 Creating a Positive and Inclusive Culture

01:00:47 Taking Action and Making It Happen

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Optimism At Work With Culture Coach, Ann Vote