Featuring: Doug Shaw
Ministry: Curative Culture
You can hit every goal, grow your profits, and still have a workplace culture that’s destroying the people who make it all possible. Doug Shaw believes there’s a better way – and it starts with a different vision of what a workplace can be.
In his book, Curative Culture: Stepping Away from a Toxic Workplace, Doug challenges leaders to build workplaces where people can heal, flourish, and do meaningful work without sacrificing integrity or excellence. After experiencing toxic leadership firsthand, Doug reached a point where he could no longer compromise his commitment to truth. That decision led him to launch Douglas Shaw & Associates, a fundraising agency serving Christian ministries and other mission-driven organizations. Today, he’s sharing what he’s learned about creating a workplace culture that reflects the values we claim to believe.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
Why toxic workplace culture is a leadership issue, not simply an organizational problem
What a curative culture looks like and how it creates opportunities for people to flourish
Why mission and vision explain what an organization does, but values determine what it feels like to work there
How leaders can build trust by inviting honest feedback, modeling their values, and consistently living them out
Why caring for employees and pursuing profitability don’t have to compete with each other
How giving employees a sense of purpose helps them see the difference their work makes in the world
What to do when you’re stuck in a toxic workplace and how leaders can begin transforming their organization’s culture
Whether you lead a team of one or an organization of thousands, your leadership shapes the culture around you. Doug reminds us that we don’t have to accept toxicity as the cost of doing business, and we don’t have to sacrifice people to pursue excellence. Join Jim and Martha for a conversation about bringing our faith and values to life at work and creating workplaces where people can thrive while making a meaningful impact.
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