Workplace Culture: Strategizing a Culture of Connection
November 16, 2021
Hosted by Dr. Melissa L. Strawser
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Episode Description
Rachel Keck's Book, "Connecting Through the Static: Everyone is Not Like You," is written for those at the intersection of leading workplace culture and customer service. It teaches that practicing authenticity is the way to create sustainable workplaces that operate with integrity and generate connection. In this episode we will talk about common workplace culture questions and some of the issues with the traditional way customer service is done. Rachel believes that culture work should begin by listening to the experience of the people advocating and representing the brand, those working hand in hand with clients and customers and delivering on brand promises. She believes in listening and giving relational tools from the ground up then clarifying culture from the top. Rachel's work is usually with customer service teams. She empowers them to show up authentically and connect . She works with leaders to help them create processes and policies that promote integrity rather than asking people to work outside their own integrity. If you are looking to define your company culture, gain clarity on your current culture, or simply to examine where you really are, this episode is for you.
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Dr. Melissa L. Strawser
In 2021, Dr. Melissa L. Strawser left the corporate world be a full-time coach, creator, educator, and mindfulness magician. Counterbalance Conversations is her latest adventure and most exciting opportunity to inspire, heal, and educate on a global scale.
Dr. Strawser’s mission is to help individuals and organizations evaluate performance, identify interventions for low performing areas, and develop realistic, holistic, high impact solutions. She is the CEO of Counterbalance Visionaries, LLC and holds an EdD in Performance Improvement Leadership and a master’s degree in Aeronautical Science with a Specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology. She is certified as an MBTI(r) Administrator and Interpreter, a Certified Professional Coach, and a 200hr Yoga Teacher.
Over the last 10 years, she successfully coached her clients in career, family, financial, and spiritual matters leading to significant growth and success. She is often the go-to consultant for her clients and business associates in the areas of communications, professional development, and performance improvement. Her clients span start-ups, industry, military, and non-profits
During her off time, she enjoys photography, time on the beaches of the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida, and cooking for her friends and family. Her greatest passion is storytelling and helping others tell their stories.