Culture Bites
Episodes
051 - Change Fatigue Is Bullshit
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's not the change itself, it's how we're doing it. Most change projects fail and people are tired of it. Darren Levy shares tips on how to to implem...
050 - Conversations To Have After Being Debriefed
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give tips on how to talk with your manager and colleagues about your LSI (or impact) results in a way that will help you grow and develop. This ep...
049 - Debriefing a Defensive LSI1 with Constructive LSI2
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Bigham and Dominic Gourley talk about how to approach a debrief where someone’s self-thinking and self talk (LSI 1) is high in the defensive sty...
048 - Debriefing a Constructive LSI1 with Defensive LSI2
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in a debrief and the LSI1 of how the person see themselves is very different than the LSI2 of how others see them - don't freak out... follo...
047 - How To Debrief A Constructive Profile
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is there to debrief if they are already constructive? When people are new to debriefing, this moment can strike terror in their heart. What on ea...
046 - The Power Of Rapport Building In Debriefs
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Putting in time to build rapport at the start of a debrief can be invaluable later in bringing their data to life. Rather than jumping straight into t...
045 - Developing Teams With The Group Styles Inventory
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're accredited in the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI), then you were accredited in the Group Styles Inventory (GSI) too. A lot of our practitioners i...
044 - Leadership Impact (How They Cause Others To Behave)
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Culture Bites we talk about how leaders impact the behaviour of those around them, how we measure it with our 'Impact' diagnostics,...
043 - Sydney Roosters Psychologist Grant Brecht
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Byrum and Dominic Gourley talk to Grant Brecht about the Sydney Roosters and how their culture played a vital role in their 2018 NRL Premiership...
042 - Banking Royal Commission - Action Plan
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Banking Royal Commission recommended working on culture and governance. We talk about how they can go about putting it into action. A write up ...
041 - Handling Tough Conversations - Constructively
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We share some frameworks, language, tips and techniques to handle difficult conversations in a constructive way. Often, people want to ‘do Construct...
040 - Team Development Pyramid
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the fundamental elements of building an effective team: Individual minds, personal relationships, values & Behaviour, Purpose, Structure...
039 - Sydney Swans Psychologist Grant Brecht
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Swans are known for having a great culture. In 2017 it was put to the test when they lost their opening 6 games - the worst start in club history....
038 - But In This Industry We Have To Be Like That
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We always get a bunch of questions around culture and individual thinking, with one of them being around having to think or behave a certain way in di...
037 - Does Every Country Value Constructive Styles
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Culture Bites, we discuss whether Constructive styles are valued the same around the world and how does this show in the norming of...
036 - Culture Change and Development in Unionised Industries
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Culture Bites, we answer a question from a listener; “How do you do culture and culture change in a unionised environment?” Sh...
035 - Changing Culture In 4 Phases
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how to change organisational culture - the different steps and phases that make it up. Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com....
034 - Childhood Origins Of Your Thinking And Behaviour
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our experiences (and interpretations of them) shape the way we see ourselves and the world. A lot of these patterns are established during our childho...
033 - How Culture Made Headlines In 2018
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2018 was the year Culture made the Headlines – too often for all the wrong reasons. Shaun McCarthy and Dominic Gourley look back at the year that wa...
032 - Blue Year's Resolutions
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What a good resolution looks like and how to stick to it. Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley discuss 'Blue' Year's Resolutions on this episode of Cult...
031 - Staying Constructive This Christmas
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas can be a stressful time. Liana gives advice on how to stay Constructive during these stressful situations. Have a very Merry Christmas from...
030 - Coaching Questions For Aggressive Styles
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about some thought starters for coaching people who are high in the Aggressive Styles. This episode is hosted by Dominic and Liana. Show Note...
029 - Coaching Questions For Passive Styles
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to prompt people's thinking about their feedback with these coaching questions. Liana and Dominic discuss the questions to can ask people with Pas...
028 - 8 Keys To Team Effectiveness
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When teams perform at the best of their abilities, it’s magic! An unseen switch gets flipped. Fixed individual positions give way to fluid collabora...
027 - Conference Highlights - Leadership and Organisational Culture
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this year's Australian #ThatsCultureHS conference. This year's speakers spoke about: The need for Courage and Commitment in culture ...
026 - SuperMind - The Neuroscience of Creativity
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Science of 'Aha!' Moments. We talk about what Neuroscience tells us about creative thinking and give some tips on how you can unlock your unconsci...
025 - Breaking Down Silos
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Departments don't work together effectively - they chase their own goals and their own objectives at the cost of the overall organisation’s success....
024 - Aggressive LSI Action Tips
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We share some tips for actions you can use with people high in Aggressive/Defensive (red) styles. Liana reflects on the realisation she had 45KM into ...
023 - Passive LSI Action Tips
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what actions you can take when coaching someone with a Passive mindset
022 - Dear C.B., My Manager is Cold
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A listener writes in about a manager who has become icy and distant. This episode is hosted by Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley. Got a question for...
021 - Recruiting Using The Circumplex
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how you can use your understanding of behavioural styles to hire constructive candidates. This episode is hosted by Liana Sangster and D...
020 - Tips & Tricks For LSI Debriefs
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss some common questions around LSI debriefs. This episode is hosted by Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley. Do you have a question you want u...
019 - Does Teamwork Work?
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When there is a problem, we throw a team at it - but does teamwork always work? In this episode of Culture Bites, Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley t...
018 - Is Conflict In Teams Good Or Bad?
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how effective teams navigate conflict, solve problems, and get through the ‘grown zone’. This episode of the podcast is host by Cori...
017 - Rebecca Kardos, CEO Aurora Energy
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Rebecca Kardos about why culture change takes courage and commitment. This episode is hosted by Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley. Regist...
016 - How Culture Works Pt5 - Leadership
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how Leaders impact culture through how they communicate and interact with people. This episode is hosted by David Byrum and Dominic Gour...
015 - How Culture Works Pt4 - Job Design
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how jobs are designed and the messages they send about how people are expected to behave. This is part 4 of a 5 part series on How Cultu...
014 - How Culture Works Pt3 - HR Systems
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about HR Systems like selection, training, appraisals and how they shape your organisation’s culture. This episode is hosted by David Byrum ...
013 - How Culture Works Pt2 - Mission, Philosophy, Structures
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how Culture is shaped through the organisation’s Mission and Management Philosophy as well as who holds the Influence in the decision-...
012 - How Culture Works Pt1 - Overview
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what culture is, why it matters, and how it works. This is part 1 in a 5 part series in which we break down culture and its causes. This...
011 - Myth Busters: "If I'm not Aggressive I have to be Passive"
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People often think it’s either Aggressive or Passive. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how there is another way: Constructive. This epi...
010 - How The Banks Got Here
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The culture in banks is everywhere in the news with the Royal Commission, but how did the banks get here and where to now? This episode is hosted by S...
009 - My Manager Is Resisting Culture Change
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When your company is going through a cultural change, but your manager isn’t on-board, what can you do? In this episode we talk about what individua...
008 - Is Culture, Climate, Engagement The Same Thing
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People often talk about Culture and Engagement interchangeably – but are they actually the same thing? We talk about what the differences are and wh...
007 - How Leaders Impact Culture
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how Leaders directly and indirectly influence culture through the things they do and the decisions they make. This episode is hosted b...
006 - What Is a 'Toxic Culture'?
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what ‘Toxic Culture’ really means, how it forms, and what can be done about it. This episode is hosted by Shaun McCarthy, Liana Sang...
005 - My Teammate is Competitive - Help!
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we answer a listener's question about how to deal with a teammate they think is being competitive with them. If you h...
004 - What's Wrong With Being Competitive?
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the pay off and the trade-off of thinking and behaving in highly competitive ways. We also give tips about how to shift from a Competiti...
003 - Telling someone they have a blind spot
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We answer a letter from a listener who is trying to have development conversations with their direct report but the report just doesn’t seem to be a...
002 - Dealing with Delegation
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Delegation. It's one of the most common issues leaders and managers have. There are plenty of courses on the tips and techniques of delegation, and we...
001 - Kick Starting a Passive Team
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can you help a Passive team get momentum? In this episode, we give advice to a listener who is going around and around inside a Passive team. Th...