Episode 12: Jana Adams with Touchstone Energy

On this episode, I talk culture with Jana Adams. She's the executive director of Touchstone Energy. She says culture is at the top of mind of today's cooperative CEOs. I've worked in the co-op world for over 25 years and happen to believe that co-ops are uniquely positioned to create great cultures and use that to attract some of the best and brightest of this next generation entering the workplace. 

Few takeaways to listen for: 

• Strategy doesn't matter if you don't have the culture in place to implement it. You need a culture in place that makes employees feel safe embracing new ideas and processes. 
• Jana says flexible work schedules can positively impact culture when you focus on collaboration and connection. She also shares tools you can use to do just that. 
• Associations should play a role in fostering cultures inside their industry.
• Don't be afraid if everyone doesn't get behind your culture change. It's called self-selections. Some people will leave because they aren't in alignment and that's ok.

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