EPISODE 110: Creating Meaning at Work with Steve Van Valin

Does your company embody a culture that’s innovative, agile and energized and what does it take to do? Joining the show to answer those questions and share his insights is the founder of Culturology, Steve Van Valin. He’s a culture-shaping strategist, engagement expert and author of the new book, “The Search for Meaning at Work, Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage Your Workforce.” For 14 years, Steve led the culture initiatives at QVC to make collaboration their ultimate strategic advantage. Here we discuss amplifiers of meaning to create cohesiveness, especially for hybrid cultures to thrive. TOPIC TIME CODES: 0:55 – Introduction 3:10 – Culture Connections 7:30 – Disengagement Trends 14:05 – Taking a Listening Tour 17:50 – Leadership in Action 20:30 – Individual Impact 25:30 – Empowering Managers 28:35 – Doing Virtual/Hybrid Right 33:15 – Creative Empathy 35:10 – Amplifiers of Meaning Framework 36:45 – Insights About Steve 38:32 – Steve’s Insights to Live By 46:15 – Final Thoughts SOURCES: www.CulturologyUSA.com www.AmplifyMeaning.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevanvalin/