Host: Carrie Tuttle
Guest: Dan Bruinooge

If you’re craving stories of how a C-Suite leader handles tough employee situations with both caring and accountability, listen in!

Meet Dan Bruinooge, Chief People and Culture Officer, who understood early that “culture” isn’t just a corporate buzzword. In this episode, he shares detailed stories of difficult performance conversations, job insecurity, financial crises and fraud!

Dan explains his take on using humanistic accountability to address challenging employee situations with transparency, firmness and respect for each person. His mantra: treat others how they want to be treated, not how you want to be treated.

Dan is known for building organizations where people (and results) thrive together. We discuss everything from making the career leap up the ranks into the C-Suite to expanding responsibility outside your zone of expertise to cleaning flood-soaked basements in PPE – all while building credibility and loyalty that lasts.

Listen for the moment when Dan has the humility to share when he stumbled and what he learned.

QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:

“Never put yourself above somebody else. Always be willing to do whatever the job takes and care about people.”
“You're going to hear things that you don't want to hear. …don't react.”
“You always help others because your success will come from that.”

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Humanistic accountability balances caring for employees with holding them accountable.
Building relationships is crucial for effective leadership and organizational growth.
Real-world examples illustrate the balance between care and accountability in leadership.
Caring leadership builds credibility and fosters a positive organizational culture.
Listening to understand is a key skill for leaders to develop.
Creating a safe space for communication encourages honest dialogue.
Family should always come first, even in a demanding career.
Credibility is earned through actions and willingness to help others.
Organizational success comes from creating a positive employee experience.

LINKS FROM EPISODE:Connect with Dan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bruinooge-cphr-shrm-scp-icd-d-a3ba6434/

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