By Design, Not Default

A company culture of high -- and sustainable — performance happens by design, not default. From the most iconic semi-conductor companies in the world to the start-up Cornelis Networks, Brad Haczynski’s journey offers a masterclass in building a culture that delivers rockstar results.  Rose Schooler and I were lucky enough to have Brad on our podcast to share how he's embraced Servant Leadership to create teams again and again that exceeded expectations and targets. Some powerful takeaways stuck with me:

• Servant leadership is about removing roadblocks so your team can thrive.

• You can be a servant leader and also hold people firmly accountable.

• Balancing support and independence is an art. Over-support and you risk micromanaging. Under-support and you're MIA.

• Feedback frameworks like "Start, Stop, Keep" are game-changers.

• Holding yourself responsible and owning your mis-steps is powerful role-modeling.

  If you're leading a team, growing in your career, or just curious how leadership evolves across companies and cultures, the full episode is worth a listen.