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Culture in Action
Culture in Action is all about the practical steps HR leaders are taking to transform workplace culture. Tune in to discover actionable tips, real-life examples, and expert advice on designing a workplace culture that drives engagement, retention, and business performance.
Culture in Action
What It Really Takes to Be a Top Workplace: A Conversation with Dan Kessler
In this conversation, Luke sits down with Dan Kessler, President of Energage, the HR tech company that runs the Top Workplaces program to explore what it really takes to become a top workplace. Drawing from over two decades of experience and data from thousands of organizations, Dan unpacks the Energage culture pyramid, busts common myths about culture-building, and shares the actionable insights leaders need to drive engagement and performance. You’ll hear why culture isn’t just HR’s job, how feedback becomes a competitive advantage, and how Mo and Energage are partnering to equip managers in the moments that matter.
[00:27] About Energage and Its Purpose
[02:18] Energage's Culture Pyramid Methodology
[06:21] Driving Improvement and Benchmarking
[10:30] What It Takes to Be a Top Workplace
[12:12] The Starting Point for a New Chief People Officer
[16:16] Blind Spots and Misperceptions in Culture Building
[20:25] Key Levers for Driving Cultural Change
[21:28] Equipping Managers for Change
[24:16] Customer Transformation Stories
[26:01] Business Success: Employee Engagement as Equity Value Driver
[27:10] One Piece of Advice for Leaders