[Podcast EP9] "Culture Fit" is Not a Gut Feeling


Hey Reader,

Episode 9 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast has dropped — where this week we tackle one of the most misused phrases in leadership: Culture Fit.

You know what it's like — something feels off with a team member, and you can't quite put your finger on it. So you call it a culture fit issue. But if that's all you've got, that's a problem — and a legal and bias risk you don't want to ignore.

Handled correctly though, culture fit is one of the most powerful tools you have as a leader. The key? You have to actually define it.

In this week's episode, we'll cover:

  • Why "culture fit" without definition is a slippery slope full of bias and legal risk
  • What culture fit actually means — and why it's about the HOW, not just the WHAT
  • How to define your values in behavioral terms so you can hire, manage, and have real conversations with confidence

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️

Best,
Silvia

Referenced in Episode 9:

Podcast Episodes: The un-Corporate Leader Website, Apple Podcast or Spotify

  • EP8: You Don't Have a Talent Problem (Yet)
  • EP3: The 5 questions that help create a best-in-class strategic plan

Want more clarity? If you're navigating a culture fit situation and not sure how to handle it, apply for a Clarity Call with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5

Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com and I may answer yours on a future episode.

Hey Silvia

I'm a Leadership Coach, Board Member and former Tech Exec. I spend time teaching Pilates volunteering, consulting, writing, and advising those who long to reach the next evolution of Leadership Success.

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