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Summary
This conversation discusses the transformation of a struggling plant through the creation of a winning culture. The host shares his experience of taking over a plant with poor performance and low morale, and how he turned it around by focusing on culture. The conversation highlights the importance of setting incremental goals, building trust and support, and celebrating success. The host emphasizes that culture is more important than anything else and that leaders need to be visible and willing to lead their teams in new directions. The conversation concludes with a call to action for leaders to apply these principles and become better leaders.

Takeaways
Culture is more important than anything else in driving performance and morale.
Incremental goals and continuous improvement are key to achieving success.
Building trust and providing support are essential for motivating and empowering teams.
Celebrating success and creating a positive atmosphere reinforce the winning culture.
Leaders need to be visible, vulnerable, and willing to lead their teams in new directions.
Building a winning culture takes time and requires consistent effort.
Leadership skills are crucial for driving culture change and inspiring teams.

Chapters
02:36 Introduction and Background
04:38 Identifying the Issues
07:20 The Catalyst for Change
07:48 Creating a New Culture
11:24 Setting Incremental Goals
13:22 Building Trust and Support
15:54 Celebrating Success
17:39 The Lion Culture
21:33 The Importance of Culture
22:01 Building Culture Takes Time
22:36 Leadership Skills for Culture Change
23:44 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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