Lessons in Leadership Transition with Steve Woodworth
Today's episode is about how to nurture an innovative culture – even in the midst of company transitions.
In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly bring in Masterworks CEO Steve Woodworth to discuss the workplace culture between for-profits and non-profits, and how transitions between members of leadership can ultimately benefit or harm your organization’s strategy.
Steve talks about his new book, "Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry Successions” and shares some of his own stories from his 40-year career as a for-profit and non-profit leader.
Together with Carly and Dave, Steve offers insights into creating healthy cultures and give advice to business leaders about effective communication that can lead to positive workplace cultures and successful transitions within organizations.
Episode Topics:
How culture plays a hand in boosting innovation
How to incorporate productive communication within your organization
What to do and what not to do when your organization is undergoing transition
We hope you enjoy our conversation!
Learn more about Masterworks CEO Steve Woodworth by visiting masterworks.agency.
Season Four of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by:
Virtuous
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Masterworks
At Masterworks, their mission is to help you accomplish yours. They are a full-service agency for Christian organizations. Their emphasis on both mission & mastery makes us leading experts in moving hearts & minds to act. Masterworks has over 30 years of experience serving organizations through strategy, direct mail, digital, analysis, creative, & technology. To learn more about Masterworks click here.
Imago Consulting
Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps nonprofits and businesses grow through innovation. Innovation is the lifeblood of any growing organization. Imago publishes a weekly trends report called The Wave Report – learn more at Imago Consulting website and subscribe here.
Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.
