Culture Fit or Culture Add?
Fred Gatty
February 25, 2025
We've all heard the mantra: “Hire for culture fit.” It’s a strategy designed to build cohesive teams, foster alignment, and reduce friction in the workplace. But what if, in our pursuit of harmony, we’re unintentionally stifling innovation? In this article, I explore the balance between culture fit and culture add—and why embracing diverse perspectives is essential for innovation.
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Tags: Careers, Culture, HR
18 Podcasting Tips To Help Entrepreneurs Launch A Successful One
Forbes
October 24, 2023
Advice for entrepreneurs who are aiming to launch their own podcasts and want to make the most of it right from the start. This includes tips on learning how to find your niche, plan for a successful launch, and connect with your target audience.
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Tags: Startups, Personal Branding
The Double-Edged Sword Of Leadership: When Strengths Turn Into Weaknesses
Forbes Coaches Council
October 12, 2023
A successful leader knows how to strike a balance between leveraging their strengths and preventing them from becoming liabilities. In this article, I share the importance of finding that balance.
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Tags: Leadership
11 Leadership Lessons From The World Of Aviation
Forbes
September 21, 2023
11 valuable leadership lessons rooted in the safety protocols of aviation.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Change Management, Leadership
Mind The Gap: 7 Gaps Leaders Need To Be Mindful Of In An Ever-Changing Workplace Environment
Forbes
August 30, 2023
In this, I discuss seven gaps leaders to be mindful of, in the current dynamic workplace environment.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Change Management, Leadership
Six Habits Of Effective Communicators
Forbes
August 09, 2023
Effective communication is a vital skill that is required in various personal and professional contexts. Whether it is an informal conversation, a formal presentation or a work email, certain habits separate effective communicators from those who are not. Effective communicators are intentional about what they say, why they say it, how they say it, when they say it, who they say it to and where they say it. This article discusses these six habits and how you can leverage them to build strong relationships, foster understanding, and establish credibility.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Careers, Leadership
Believe, Dare, Become
West Bow Press
December 31, 2020
What do you do when life unexpectedly throws you a curveball and turns your whole world upside down? For many people, one bad life experience is all it takes for them to give up. Although getting back on your feet can be difficult after life deals you a blow, you should not give up too quickly.
With homespun and heartfelt wisdom, Fred brings extraordinary insights into ordinary principles and challenges the widely-held assumption that what we become in life is predetermined.
In an exuberant, conversational style, with lessons from his own life experience and from those who have inspired him along life’s journey, Fred tells stories of people from different backgrounds who have overcome obstacles of various kinds to find their purpose in life.
He poses thought-provoking questions intended to challenge you and launch you on the quest to believe, dare, and become all you were created to be.
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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Health and Wellness
How Leaders’ Decisions Influence Organizational Culture
Podcast/Fred Gatty
March 08, 2025
In this episode of The Leadership Code Podcast, host Fred Gatty sits down with world-renowned leadership and culture expert Dr. Thomas R. Krause to explore how leaders’ decisions—both big and small—shape organizational culture, often without them even realizing it.
Drawing on decades of experience in behavioral science and leadership consulting, Dr. Krause explains why up to 70% of workplace culture is directly influenced by leadership behaviors (Harvard Business Review, 2018). He shares real-world examples of how leadership decisions—whether in communication, risk-taking, or crisis management—can either reinforce or undermine a company’s values and long-term success.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The unseen impact of leadership decisions on culture
Common blind spots leaders have when shaping workplace behavior
How small, everyday choices can create a ripple effect throughout an organization
The role of trust, psychological safety, and accountability in a healthy culture
How organizations can measure and sustain meaningful culture change
Dr. Krause also shares insights from his latest book, If Your Culture Could Talk – A Story About Culture Change, offering practical strategies for leaders who want to align their decision-making with the culture they aspire to create.
Whether you’re a senior executive, team leader, or aspiring change maker, this episode will challenge you to rethink how your actions influence those around you—and what steps you can take to build a culture of trust, engagement, and excellence.
Listen now to learn how leadership decisions shape the DNA of an organization!
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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Manufacturing
How Leaders’ Decisions Influence Organizational Culture
Fred Gatty
March 08, 2025
In this episode of The Leadership Code Podcast, host Fred Gatty sits down with world-renowned leadership and culture expert Dr. Thomas R. Krause to explore how leaders’ decisions—both big and small—shape organizational culture, often without them even realizing it.
Drawing on decades of experience in behavioral science and leadership consulting, Dr. Krause explains why up to 70% of workplace culture is directly influenced by leadership behaviors (Harvard Business Review, 2018). He shares real-world examples of how leadership decisions—whether in communication, risk-taking, or crisis management—can either reinforce or undermine a company’s values and long-term success.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The unseen impact of leadership decisions on culture
Common blind spots leaders have when shaping workplace behavior
How small, everyday choices can create a ripple effect throughout an organization
The role of trust, psychological safety, and accountability in a healthy culture
How organizations can measure and sustain meaningful culture change
Dr. Krause also shares insights from his latest book, If Your Culture Could Talk – A Story About Culture Change, offering practical strategies for leaders who want to align their decision-making with the culture they aspire to create.
Whether you’re a senior executive, team leader, or aspiring change maker, this episode will challenge you to rethink how your actions influence those around you—and what steps you can take to build a culture of trust, engagement, and excellence.
Listen now to learn how leadership decisions shape the DNA of an organization!
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Tags: Culture, Leadership
16 Ways Leaders Can Beat Perfectionism And Boost Their Self-Confidence
Forbes
August 24, 2023
Even the most accomplished and confident leaders sometimes find themselves grappling with feelings of inadequacy and negative self-worth. For leaders, self-perceived fraudulence can be exacerbated by a relentless pursuit of perfectionism, where any minor flaw is magnified into a colossal failure.
Despite these challenges, leaders can reframe this mindset and reduce their perfectionist tendencies while still successfully serving in their roles. Here, 16 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategic approaches to help leaders navigate the murky waters of imposter syndrome to achieve genuine self-assurance and maintain the highest performance.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Coaching, Leadership
