Organizational productivity is linked to the organization’s culture. If the organization’s culture is of one which stuffs out ideas, limits creativity, or enables backstabbing then it will implode. However, if your organization embraces a culture where people can talk, collaborate, and resolve conflicts then it’ll be a highly productive culture.
Meet Liz
For 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz Kislik has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and teams. Liz is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, and gave a TEDx talk on “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It.” She has served as adjunct faculty at Hofstra University and New York University.
Timestamped Overview
During this interview, Liz and I discuss the following topics:
- Why organizational culture is so important to her
- What a highly productive culture actually means
- How leaders can create highly productive teams
- How conflict destroys productivity within an organization
- How to fix conflict as a leader
Guest Resources
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About the Host
Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy is a retired Canadian Army Lieutenant-Colonel, executive leader, leadership coach, and founder of Moving Forward Leadership. During his 25-year military career, Scott led organizations responsible for complex operations, national supply-chain capabilities, and billions of dollars in assets. He now brings that experience into the private sector through his executive role with Arcanus while continuing to coach senior leaders and executives.
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Transcript
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