Buying Local - Episode 49: Building Better Culture with Tom Schin

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Tom Schin, the man behind the important consulting business of Build Better Culture! Every organization thinks they have a great workplace culture - but not all of them actually do! Tom knows the secrets to employee satisfaction and retention... But you might be surprised by how inherent they are! Listen to this episode to find out more!Show more

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00:21 - What Do You Do? Nothing, I Just Got Fired Today!
02:10 - The Masks They Wear
03:44 - The Show Starts Proper
04:25 - 20% Scary: Starting Your Own Business
05:50 - A Brief History of Tom Schin
10:58 - Build Better Culture: Show That You Care!
13:36 - Don’t Just Be a Manager: Be a Leader!
16:10 - Tom Can Help… If You’re Willing to Change!
17:34 - Storytime with Tom Schin
18:06 - Target Markets, and Balancing Priorities
24:15 - The Five Towers Culture
27:20 - Do You Want to Be a Leader?
28:23 - Taking the Tension Out of Retention: The Power of Stay-Interviews
32:20 - What Does the Future Hold?
33:30 - Annual Reviews? NO! Talk Regularly!
34:56 - Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Today!
36:10 - How to Get in Touch
36:47 - Shoutout to Brandi Tyler at Unbroken Athletics!
38:50 - Closing Remarks