In Episode 30, Mike Bensi and I nerd out about the importance of culture in the workplace. As we dive deep on the topic we talk about the importance of routinely assessing culture and studying what the key drivers of culture might be. In Mike's experience there are many things that impact culture, but the big ones are:trust in leadershipcommunicationclarity of goalopportunity to contribute and make an impacthaving the resources you need to do your jobopportunities for growth and development Mike helps organizations build strategies that transform their culture and employees, as well as the leaders who support them. Fueled by his dedication to help develop stronger relationships between leaders and their employees, Mike trains leaders on the importance of culture, putting employees first and the role leaders play in accomplishing both.  Mike’s favorite question for clients is, “How can I help you?” and he uses the answer to help leaders develop people-centered strategies they can implement right away. Mike brings a diverse background to his work, including past roles with small companies, global organizations and government.  These experiences have given him the platform to personally understand the needs of clients and how to best meet them. Mike is the author of The Success of Failure (2017), and is a sought-after keynote speaker on employee engagement, HR, and leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois, and an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also currently a MBA leadership coach at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.  Mike serves his community at HEAR Indiana and lives near Indianapolis, IN with his wife and three children. To connect with Mike please reach out by the following channels:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebensi/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mjbensiWebsite - httpswww.mikebensi.com