20 - Why Microsoft Measures Thriving, Not Engagement With Emily Griffin

In this episode, your host Josh Levine speaks to the Chief of Staff at Microsoft, Emily Griffin. Josh and Emily discuss how culture needs to come into alignment with a company's mission. Culture needs to be approached with a human-focused design, which takes deliberate culture design. Focusing on people is vital, and translating and auditing company culture quickly requires a mindset that focuses on how your team thrives. Emily shares that her approach to culture includes a "welcome, belong, and grow" attitude towards her team. The role of Chief of Staff means you have to consider every step of an employee's journey with a company. Check out this episode's resources on measuring how your team thrives:Why Microsoft Measures Employee Thriving, Not Engagement (hbr.org)Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results by Adrian Gostick | GoodreadsEmployee Engagement Software Built for Hybrid Work - ImperativeTo learn more about Emily's work at Microsoft, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here!Want to learn more about Josh's work at Great Mondays? Check out his website at https://www.greatmondays.com/.