Corporate Culture SUCKS! Why NOW is the Time to Change the Work Model w/ Angela Howard

Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson

In this episode, Angela Howard, a former executive leader turned equity-centered organizational culture strategist, shares her journey from wanting to be a paleontologist to becoming a change agent in the workplace.

She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on work dynamics, the generational shifts in corporate culture, and the importance of social responsibility in organizations.

Angela emphasizes the need for boundaries between work and life, particularly for Gen Z, who are redefining workplace expectations and demanding accountability from employers.

Angela and Nick go on to discuss the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, trust in organizations, and the need for cultural change within workplaces.

They explore how traditional advertising is failing, the burden of healthcare on corporations, and the political and economic divides affecting society.

The dialogue emphasizes the importance of empowering leadership and the necessity for organizations to genuinely engage with their employees rather than merely paying lip service to their needs.

Angela and Nick Thompson also explore the evolving landscape of leadership, workplace culture, and the importance of psychological safety and dignity in the workplace.

They discuss generational perspectives on work, the impact of economic anxiety, and the need for a human-centric approach in both work and entertainment. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of empowering others and creating environments where individuals feel safe and valued.

Angela also shares her experience from conducting the most recent Culture Impact Lab as a new model for addressing workplace culture issues through collaboration and creativity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Angela Howard and Her Journey

03:02 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

06:04 COVID-19: A Catalyst for Change

08:59 The Impact of COVID-19 on Workplace Dynamics

12:02 Generational Shifts in Work Culture

15:02 The Role of Social Issues in Corporate Culture

18:00 Boundaries Between Work and Life

20:48 Gen Z's Approach to Work and Social Responsibility

24:03 The Influence of Social Media on Brand Trust

26:27 The Shift in Advertising and Trust

28:13 The Evolving Role of Organizations in Society

30:08 The Burden of Healthcare on Corporations

32:44 The Political and Economic Divide

34:16 Accountability in Leadership

38:06 The Need for Cultural Change in Organizations

39:49 Lip Service vs. Real Change in Corporate Culture

47:09 Empowering Leadership for a Better Workplace

48:17 Empowering Leadership and Team Dynamics

49:15 The Importance of Psychological Safety

50:48 Dignity in the Workplace

51:53 Generational Perspectives on Work Culture

52:51 Economic Anxiety and Its Impact

55:12 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Work

56:46 The Future of Work Culture

58:02 Culture Impact Lab: A New Approach to Conferences

01:01:01 Empowering Others in Leadership

01:04:00 Human-Centric Entertainment and Storytelling

Find Angela Howard here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarhowardcfc/ | https://www.instagram.com/callforculture/

Website: https://callforculture.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/call-for-culture/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarhowardconsulting/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-responsibility-at-work/

Find Nick Thompson here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ | https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/

UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/

Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/