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How former CEO of WD-40, Garry Ridge, sustained a culture of respect and results<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Have you caught an episode of our new podcast yet?<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Mastering Workplace Culture<\/em>\u00a0podcast examines the hard truths of workplace culture change. Proven culture leaders share unfiltered stories of breakdowns, breakthroughs, and their bold decisions. And they’ll discuss the steps they took to drive sustainable, tangible change where respect and results are equally modeled, monitored, and validated.<\/p>\n

Co-hosted by Mark S. Babbitt and yours truly, this show offers practical insight for senior leaders who cannot afford to let their workplace culture fail\u2014and for those who are just as concerned with their leadership legacy as they are with today\u2019s results.<\/p>\n

Building a values\u2011based culture doesn\u2019t happen by accident \u2014 it\u2019s built through intention, inspiration, and courageous leadership. In this four-minute clip, former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge shares the pivotal moments and guiding influences behind his mission to create a global, values\u2011driven organization.<\/p>\n

Garry reflects on:<\/p>\n

The turning\u2011point flight that reshaped his perspective<\/p>\n

How wisdom from the Dalai Lama and Aristotle influenced his leadership approach<\/p>\n

His decision to pursue a master\u2019s degree in leadership<\/p>\n

The vital mentorship of Ken Blanchard<\/p>\n

And the creation of a hierarchical values framework that empowered employees worldwide to act with confidence and autonomy<\/p>\n

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Building a values\u2011based culture doesn\u2019t happen by accident \u2014 it\u2019s built through intention, inspiration, and courageous leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This preview offers an inside look at how values can both protect employees and liberate them to make decisions that align with the organization\u2019s purpose \u2014 no matter where they work in the world.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re passionate about leadership, culture building, or how values transform organizations, this conversation is rich with insight and actionable inspiration.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the clip of Garry\u2019s show: How Garry Ridge Built a Global Values\u2011Based Culture<\/a><\/p>\n

Garry\u2019s full episode features deep dives into:<\/p>\n

How values\u2011based leadership fosters engagement and trust<\/p>\n

Why accountability is an act of care \u2014 not punishment<\/p>\n

How belonging drives performance<\/p>\n

What \u201cpositive attrition\u201d really means<\/p>\n

How WD\u201140 sustained its values through the pandemic<\/p>\n

How to maintain a strong culture across global teams<\/p>\n

Find episodes of Mastering Workplace Culture – including Garry\u2019s full episode – on our YouTube channel at The Purposeful Culture Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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