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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisMastering Workplace Culture Podcast | NEW EPISODE ALERT! As our guest Katelyn Taylor learned first-hand, workplace culture rarely collapses all at once. And it never rebuilds itself. It takes real effort. Effort leaders cannot delegate. What struck me most in our conversation with Katelyn, Director or Marketing and Communication at Boise State University, was how forthcoming she was about the point when she realized the problem wasn’t “workload” or “miscommunication” or any other symptom of corporate dysfunction. Instead, the culture itself was broken. Everything shifted when Katelyn stopped hoping things would improve on their own and started actively leading culture change, including defining what respect, accountability, and healthy behavior actually look like on her team. Once that clarity was in place, the culture reset didn’t feel theoretical — it became daily practice. People who wanted to grow personally and professionally chose to lean in. People who didn’t want anything but the status quo moved on. And the team transformed faster than she expected. It’s a good reminder for leaders: You don’t fix culture by pushing harder — you fix it by caring more. You don’t attack the symptoms — instead, you gain clarity on the root cause. 🎧 You’ll find the full episode of Mastering Workplace Culture on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/gf64XsTf #MasteringWorkplaceCulture #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #RespectAndResults #ChangeLeadership #EmployeeExperience 👉 If you’re serious about building a healthier, higher‑performing team, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment sharing your biggest culture challenge!She Transformed a Toxic Team Culture — Katelyn Taylor’s Leadership Wake‑Up CallShe Transformed a Toxic Team Culture — Katelyn Taylor’s Leadership Wake‑Up Call
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisI'm incredibly grateful to Christopher Barrows, SMS 🎲 🏳️🌈 for the opportunity to contribute to the Why I Social conversation. I especially appreciate Chris's passion for workplace culture... which, of course, I gladly discussed! In this episode, we also talked about why I left social media for a bit, what drove me back into online conversations, and why I encourage every executive to use their voice for good — especially in our divisive times. Grab a cup of coffee, relax a bit, and listen in, will you? https://lnkd.in/gsM3w4WF #WhyISocial #Podcast #WorkPlaceCulture
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisS. Chris Edmonds and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with the ultimate company culture coach, Garry Ridge. Catch this episode of Mastering Workplace Culture as we discuss all things #workplaceculture and #leadership!We interview the former CEO of the WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge. Check it out!We interview the former CEO of the WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge. Check it out!
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisNew Episode Alert (just in time for your weekend listening)! MASTERING WORKPLACE CULTURE with GARRY RIDGE! One of the biggest shifts in leadership today: People don’t want managers. Instead, they want coaches. Coaches who care. Coaches who build trust. Coaches who are capable of building mutually beneficial relationships that help us grow professionally and personally. And coaches who hold us accountable — not in some punitive way, but because they want us to be successful. In the newest episode of Mastering Workplace Culture, S. Chris Edmonds and I sat down with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of The WD-40 Company, to explore the transformation from old‑school management to a coaching‑first mindset — and why this shift is essential for any organization that wants to build a healthy, high‑performing culture. If you’re passionate about leadership, workplace culture, or helping people do the best work of their lives, this conversation is a must‑listen. Catch the episode on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g5ntSw-t Thoughts on this episode of Mastering Workplace Culture? We'd love to hear your perspective. Know someone who would be a great guest? Please reach out! #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Accountability #MasteringWorkplaceCulture #GoodComesFirst
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Mark S. Babbitt shared this🎙️ New Podcast Launch! Please join S. Chris Edmonds and me as we launch our new podcast, Mastering Workplace Culture! No BS. No buzzwords. No excuses. Just honest conversations about what it really takes to fix less-than-inspiring—and sometimes toxic—company cultures. In our first episode, we discuss: - Why we started this podcast - Why now is the time for deeper conversations about culture - What we’ve learned from been-there-done-that executives - And the No. 1 need for driving real culture change: Equally valuing respect and results 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gE7SrzNy Once you’ve listened, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at authors@goodcomesfirst.com with your comments, challenges, and topic ideas. After all, this won’t be a podcast where hosts talk AT you—or ABOUT you. We want to talk WITH you. By design, Mastering Workplace Culture is an inclusive, solution-focused conversation that explores practical, measurable, and sustainable ways to create better workplaces. Join the conversation! #WorkplaceCulture #CultureChange #Podcast #Leadership #FutureOfWork
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Mark S. Babbitt shared this"Staying silent just isn't something I can stand right now." I can't tell you how much I appreciate the sincere approach of Robert Pasin, CEO at Radio Flyer, to an issue weighing heavily on the minds of many executives. Do we pretend this isn't happening? Ignore the impact on our people and communities? Or do we speak up? Do we take a stand? As people commenting in Robert's post have made clear (and as we can see and hear all around us), people are somehow taking sides on this moral, purely-human issue. They are justifying crimes on humanity; they're excusing our own government ignoring the elements of the constitution written to protect our personal and civil rights. In my view, there are no "sides." There are no "different perspectives." We shouldn't be making excuses for something deep down we know is immoral. We're either making our people feel safe. Or we're not. We're either ensuring that the doing of good comes first. Or we're not. As always, Robert is choosing good. He is using his voice for good. Robert is a fine example for every one of us. Well done, Sir.Mark S. Babbitt shared thisAs we begin 2026, I’ve been sitting with something that feels heavy and I know I’m not alone. As a leader, it’s hard to know when and how to talk about these things. But pretending this isn’t happening—or that it doesn’t affect the people we work with every day—wouldn’t be right either. I am deeply concerned about the current state of our democracy and developments that place democratic institutions, the rule of law, and long-standing national norms under increasing strain. So, I'm posting here a message I shared with our team at Radio Flyer about the challenging times our country is experiencing right now. I wanted them to know we will continue to care for one another, in a place where people feel safe and supported, at work and beyond.
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisI love it when someone finds their personal servant purpose!Mark S. Babbitt shared thisEvery morning before work, I’d vomit. Not from illness. From dread. Knees pressed to cold tile. Gripping the toilet. Mascara streaked. Fluorescent lights buzzing overhead like a warning. My body screamed what I couldn’t say: I Was Never Built for Corporate This life didn’t fit. From the outside? → Six-figure salary → Corporate clout → Respected title → Polished smile that said “I made it” But inside, I was unraveling. Running on caffeine, adrenaline & silent desperation. That paycheck? Not peace. It was hush money for my intuition. Then in 2009, I was laid off. What should’ve felt like failure? Felt like freedom. It stripped away the mask and forced the question I’d buried: Who am I without the performance? — I Grew Up Watching a Master Be Coached My dad, George F. Burns III, was a PGA Tour pro with 80 Top 10 finishes. I watched him move with grace under pressure. But the real edge? His coach. Steady. Unshakeable. He didn’t fix—he reflected. Even as a kid, I knew: That’s what I’m here to do. — Who I Am Now →Top Coach in America 2025 → PCC through the International Coaching Federation (only 25% of coaches hold this) → TEDx speaker → Podcast host → Trauma-informed strategist → Trained in CBT, DEI & unconscious bias → Educated at Holy Cross, UPenn, Princeton & Case Western → Improv-trained at The Second City If you can lead in chaos, you can lead anywhere. For the past, 16.5 years I’ve helped clients: → Scale from $4K to $132K/month → Grow a payroll firm from $30M to $100M in 9 months → Cut healthcare attrition by 50% in 12 months → Coach leaders at SHRM, Thermo Fisher, Fort Bragg & more — Who I Serve → Biotech, tech & cybersecurity leaders → UHNW families → Military & government execs → Family businesses & founders They look successful. But inside? They’re asking: Is this all there is? — What I Actually Do: → Create psychologically safe spaces → Help leaders name truths they’ve buried → Rewire nervous systems for sustainability → Guide deep, aligned transformation This isn’t life coaching in a blazer. This is executive soul reclamation. — Still Reading? You’re craving more than performance. You’re ready to feel like you. DM me -- Burn baby, burn!
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisOne of the great pleasures of working in a global marketplace is finally meeting good people face-to-face after collaborating with them, getting to know them, and witnessing their growth over 13 years. After being 9,000 miles away for so long, such an honor to shake your hand, Nikhil Asha Jain.
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Mark S. Babbitt shared thisJoin Sam Reeve and me tomorrow at 12PM Eastern for insights on how to build a respect-focused company #culture in these divisive times. See you there!Mark S. Babbitt shared thisCulture isn't just a buzzword—it's your organization's foundation. Join us at the upcoming People Strategy Forum LinkedIn Live for a powerful session: 👤 Featuring culture architect Mark S. Babbitt 🗓️ Date & Time: 23 April, 10 am (Local time) 📌 Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eDSs7A6Q In today’s polarized, fast-paced world, fostering a respectful culture isn’t just nice to have—it’s a strategic imperative. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How to lead with empathy without losing decisiveness ✅ Practical ways to bridge cultural divides at work ✅ Tools to create a workplace where respect drives performance 📅 Whether you're an HR pro, people leader, or executive, this conversation is a must for building a more resilient, human-centered organization. #WorkplaceCulture #RespectAtWork #LeadershipMatters #PeopleStrategyForum #LinkedInLive #HRLeadership #DEI #FutureOfWork #CultureTransformation #MarkSBabbitt #CompTeam
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on thisA couple of weekends ago I wrote this essay while tearing up at the back of a cafe in Seattle. 😭 Chi Nguyen had asked me to write an essay for the Einhorn Collaborative newsletter on what I learned dropping off my youngest kid at college this fall. This is what emerged. ------ After Dropping My Son Off at College, I Was Worried About the Wrong Thing “What’s wrong?” my son asked. My eyes were red. Max had seen me cry only twice before: once when I learned that one of my best friends was dying, and once when we dropped his sister off at college in New York three years earlier. I told him I was sad. We were minutes away from saying goodbye. This September, Max was moving 1,906 miles away to Ann Arbor for college, and I was terrified we would lose touch. My wife still talks to her dad on the phone every day, and that has always moved me. But Max and I are not great on the phone. Unlike his sister, he isn’t chatty. Read the rest of the essay: https://lnkd.in/g74JiZTG Chip Conley Kari Cardinale Ken Stern Shannon Schuyler Carolyn Thayer-Azoff, M.A. Charlotte Massey Thomas Eddington, PhD Ian Morris Prakash Panjwani Elizabeth C. Sasha Calder Jennifer Benz Daphna Straus Kevin McGrath Tera Hurst Jennifer Hoos Rothberg Photo credit: Polaroid by Lola B Hurst, at her college drop off at Barnard College.
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on thisTwenty-five years ago today, I was running a call centre in Canada, our agents dialing into the US. I will never forget the moment it started to unfold. One by one, our agents began pulling off their headsets, or freezing with them still on, because the customers on the other end of the line had stopped talking about whatever the call was about. They were watching the news. Some were crying. Some were screaming. A few just went silent in a way that told you something had broken. We were hundreds of miles away, in another country, and we could feel the floor shift anyway. Because on the other end of every line was a person watching the unthinkable happen to their country, their city, their people. Maybe someone they loved. I'm Canadian by birth. But I've lived and worked in the United States, on and off, for twenty years now. This is my home. And every year on this day, I think about the 2,977 people who didn't come home that morning. The ones who kissed someone goodbye and went to work like it was any other Tuesday. The first responders who ran toward the danger everyone else was running from. The families still carrying the empty chair at the table. But I also think about what came after. Because the loss didn't stop when the towers fell. The illnesses that took first responders and survivors in the years that followed. The grief that reshaped families for a generation. The fear and division that we're still, in ways large and small, living inside of today. The damage of that day didn't end that day. Some of it is still with us. I don't have a clean lesson to draw from it. Some days aren't meant to be wrapped up neatly. This is one of them. What I have is remembrance. For the lives lost that morning, and the ones lost slowly since. For a country that became my home, on one of the hardest days it ever lived through. We say never forget. Today, I simply won't. #NeverForget #September11 #Remembrance #Unstoppable
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on this👉 I believe the most effective companies have richly lived cultures. But note, there is not just one culture in a company! In this clip from The Purposeful Culture Group's Mastering Workplace Culture podcast, S. Chris Edmonds, Mark S. Babbitt and I talked about what I call Macro and Micro cultures, and how it's leadership's job to communicate, encourage and bridge the two in order for a company culture to truly be authentic. In my experience, when a company and its leaders provide the framework for the macro culture while allowing the team members to shape what that means and looks like, that's when departments really become collaborative and individuals coalesce to become high-performing teams. I'd love to hear about positive (or negative) company culture experiences you've all had and how you managed that. Share away! -- 👉 Hi, I'm Demetrius. I help design and product leaders close the gap between design and the business. ☎️ Your resident "phone-a-friend" for when the org chart says it's nobody's job.
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on thisThis week's episode of Mastering Workplace Culture features co-hosts Mark S. Babbitt and yours truly as we dig into the cause of many culture change failures: when senior leaders won't (or can't) change. Take three minutes to read this overview of this powerful episode!Can executive coaching change a senior leader's behavior? If they're willing, it can.Can executive coaching change a senior leader's behavior? If they're willing, it can.
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on thisYour workplace may not be a 24/7 operations environment, but you can apply Tim Steinbeck's insights in any workplace! Take three minutes to discover the main points - and watch the full 50-minute episode for the details and the positive impact this plant is experiencing. #purposefulculture https://lnkd.in/enB9XdwQTransforming Culture in a 24/7 Operations Environment - Careers in GovernmentTransforming Culture in a 24/7 Operations Environment - Careers in Government
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Mark S. Babbitt reacted on thisMark S. Babbitt reacted on this🚨🎙️ Mastering Workplace Culture | New Episode 🚨🎙️ What happens when one leader refuses to change? In their third Culture Architects duo episode, S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt tackle one of the toughest challenges in leadership and culture transformation. Why do some leaders embrace feedback and grow, while others resist change? And what happens to trust, accountability, and workplace culture when they do? One insight stood out: 💡 Employees notice every gap between stated values and actual behavior. This conversation explores: ✅ Executive coaching ✅ Accountability ✅ Leadership growth ✅ The difficult decision between coaching someone up and coaching someone out When leaders refuse to grow, teams notice. When leaders align their behavior with their values, teams notice that too. That’s where trust is built. And that’s where culture either strengthens—or breaks. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFpnkKuN 💬 Join the conversation: What do you think is the biggest barrier to leadership growth? 🔹 Accountability? 🔹 Self-awareness? 🔹 Willingness to change? Share your perspective in the comments. 👇 #MasteringWorkplaceCulture #CultureArchitects #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipAccountability
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Mark S. Babbitt liked thisMark S. Babbitt liked thisWhat a great evening celebrating the Community Launch of our North Hills branch with customers, community partners, and teammates. Moments like this are a powerful reminder of what banking is really about—relationships, community, and helping businesses grow. We were proud to present a gift to NC SBTDC in support of the important work they do to help businesses thrive, and we appreciated hearing directly from Buy Sod/SodStar regarding what their relationship with Huntington means to them. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this milestone. My colleagues and I are excited for what is ahead and look forward to continuing to grow alongside this community.
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Mark S. Babbitt liked thisCongratulations to all our Commitment Award recipients who make Camden National Bank stronger every day.Mark S. Babbitt liked thisAt yesterday’s annual Employee Appreciation Event, we celebrated the people who make Camden National Bank stronger every day. We recognized 19 Commitment Award recipients for going above and beyond through exceptional service, collaboration, community involvement, and dedication to our core values, while also honoring our Officer of the Year and Stakeholder of the Year for their outstanding leadership, impact, and commitment to our customers, colleagues, and communities. Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your passion, hard work, and commitment help make a difference every day, and we're proud to celebrate all that you do. Read more about our award winners here: https://ow.ly/AgS250ZR82R | #CamdenCheer | Member FDIC
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"Today’s Top 50 Leadership Innovators"
Inc.
I am especially proud to be on this list full of thought leaders who aspire to move past "the way we've always done it" and are instead focusing on what leadership looks like today.
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15 Twitter Accounts Every Entrepreneur Should Follow in 2015
Business News Daily
What an honor to be listed among Business News Daily's list of top Twitter accounts entrepreneurs should be following.
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"100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference"
Inc.
I am thrilled to be among friends, colleagues and heroes on Jeff Haden and Kevin Kruse's Top 100 list of leadership speakers as published in Inc.
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A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive
AMACOM
'A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive', written with Ted Coine, is a look at how leaders are successfully transitioning organizations from an Industrial Age mindset to a business that thrives in the Social Age. Throughout the book, we use real world examples to showcase the impact of social media now has branding, customer service, community building, employee engagement, recruiting and innovation.
"I read more than 120 business books a year and A World Gone Social is…'A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive', written with Ted Coine, is a look at how leaders are successfully transitioning organizations from an Industrial Age mindset to a business that thrives in the Social Age. Throughout the book, we use real world examples to showcase the impact of social media now has branding, customer service, community building, employee engagement, recruiting and innovation.
"I read more than 120 business books a year and A World Gone Social is by far the very best I have read on how to successfully navigate and leverage the massive power of social media."
- John Spence, Author and Speaker
Publisher's Weekly calls 'A World Gone Social' "Illuminating and insightful" and "essential reading for all levels of the corporate ladder."
Adam Grant says: ""Social media has taken the world by storm, leaving many people in the dust. At long last, we have a survival guide. This lively, timely book is relevant for all of us."Other authorsSee publication
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Knock Em Dead – Secrets & Strategies For First Time Job Seekers
Honored to contribute to Martin Yate's "Knock Em Dead – Secrets & Strategies For First Time Job Seekers" -- a terrific guide for young careerists entering the workforce.
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2013 Build Your Network for Success presented by the Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity
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"Build Your Network for Success pairs relaxed dining with intimate networking rounds to create connections between aspiring business professionals from the University of Nevada, Reno and prominent local business figures."
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-Mark Babbitt, CEO & Founder at YouTern
-Christopher Dobrec, Business Development at MobileIron
-Mark Estee, Owner at Campo Restaurant
-Greg Mosier, Dean, College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno
-Rob Stillwell, Executive, Corporate Communications at NV EnergyOther creators
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Small business is not small. It is the backbone of community wealth, mentorship, and resilience. In today’s episode of Louder Than Green, I talk with Terry Doloughty, leadership mentor and founder of Boss Consulting, about practical ways owners can grow without burning out. What we dig into: 👉Human scale facilitation that stabilizes culture before you chase scale 👉The Landlord Training Program that keeps properties local and wealth in the neighborhood 👉Mindset and money. From fear and shame to clear numbers and smart planning 👉Peer-to-peer groups that save real cash through shared vendors and bulk buys 👉A simple tool for change. The 90-day experiment 👉Tech that widens access, including a multilingual AI bot for entrepreneurs This is growth that feels human. Plan first. Delegate early. Build systems that last. Your community will feel the difference. 🎧 Listen here → https://lnkd.in/g_bj2F52 DM me the word growth if you want help building smarter systems that boost profit and positive impact. #SmallBusiness #CommunityResilience #SustainableGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #PeerLearning #AI #RegenerativeBusiness #LouderThanGreen #GreenThatDream
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Collaboration looks different once you’ve built real authority. When you have platforms, visibility, and access, discernment becomes essential. Not every opportunity is an equal exchange, and not every collaboration is meant to move forward. In Episode 478 of Amplify Your Success podcast, I explore visibility exchange, reciprocity, and why established leaders must evaluate collaboration through a very different lens than they did earlier in their growth. If you’re becoming more intentional about where your energy goes and what you say yes to, this episode will support that clarity. ✨ You’ll find the episode linked below. #AmplifyYourSuccess #AuthorityLeadership #DecisionMaking #CollaborativeGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #BusinessDiscernment #MelanieBenson
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