315 | Creating a Positive Work Environment The Role of Champions in Cultural Programs with Arnie Mal
Arnie Malham, founder of CJ Advertising and Legal Intake Professionals, discusses the importance of workplace culture and the value of reading in personal and professional growth. He shares his experience with building a strong culture in his own companies and the impact it had on employee satisfaction and performance. Arnie also introduces the concept of the Better Book Club, a program he developed to encourage reading and personal development within organisations. He emphasises the role of leadership in shaping culture and provides a framework for creating a positive and thriving work environment. Arnie Malham discusses the importance of creating a strong company culture and shares insights on how to build and maintain it. He emphasises the need for leaders to prioritise their team's growth and development, and to be deliberate in shaping the culture they want. Arnie suggests giving cultural programs to champions within the organisation, rather than relying solely on HR or top leadership. He also highlights the significance of celebrating milestones and creating a history of success within the company. Arnie shares his own experiences and lessons learned from running his company for 10 years and offers book recommendations for further reading on culture and leadership.takeawaysWorkplace culture reflects leadership and is crucial for employee satisfaction and performance.Reading is a valuable tool for personal and professional growth.The Better Book Club is a program that promotes reading and personal development within organisations.Leadership plays a key role in shaping and maintaining a positive work culture.A strong culture is built on core values, consistent actions, and a focus on growth and development. Leaders should prioritise the growth and development of their team members to create a strong company culture.Cultural programs should be led by champions within the organisation, rather than relying solely on HR or top leadership.Celebrating milestones and creating a history of success within the company is important for building a positive culture.Arnie shares his own experiences and lessons learned from running his company for 10 years.Book recommendations for further reading on culture and leadership include 'Double Double' by Cameron Harold, 'Uncontainable' by Kip Tindell, and 'Find Your Yellow Tux' by Jesse Cole.Chapters01:10 Arnie's Expertise in Workplace Culture03:13 The Better Book Club06:25 Arnie's Background and Transition to Coaching10:11 Target Audience and Pain Points12:07 Arnie's Background and Introduction19:16 Arnie's Businesses: CJ Advertising and Legal Intake Professionals21:22 Creating a Strong Culture25:46 Arnie's Framework for Building a Great Culture28:08 Leadership's Role in Shaping Culture28:46 Prioritising Growth and Development for a Strong Company Culture30:00 The Role of Champions in Cultural Programs36:23 The Importance of Onboarding and Checklists41:10 Creating a Culture of Celebration and Milestones45:20 Lessons Learned from Running a Company for 10 Years