Culture can be the invisible force that either propels or holds back an organization. In a recent episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Strominger sits down with culture catalyst Jaclyn Orent to explore how leaders can move from merely managing culture to actively igniting it.
Orent explains that many organizations get stuck because they treat culture as a static set of values on a website. Instead, she advocates for a dynamic, living culture that evolves with the team. The key, she says, is for leaders to model the behaviors they want to see and to create an environment where employees feel empowered to contribute.
"When you shift from controlling culture to catalyzing it, you unlock exponential growth," Orent shares. "It's about removing the barriers that hold people back and giving them the tools to thrive."
The conversation delves into practical strategies for leaders, including how to foster psychological safety, encourage open communication, and align daily actions with long-term cultural goals. Orent emphasizes that even small changes—like how meetings are run or how feedback is delivered—can have a ripple effect.
For anyone feeling stuck at the edge of their potential, this episode offers a roadmap to creating a culture that drives unstoppable success.