Mark is inspired this week by a TEDx talk which leads him to reflect on one of his favourite topics – evolution, tribes and what makes humans tick.

It’s a tough question to ask yourself, but are you creating a cult or a culture? Mark and Becky discuss where the idea of culture comes from and what it really means for businesses. “Cult leaders see greatness in themselves”, whereas, if you operate as a culture, you see greatness in the team.   

They also discuss the impact the CEO/owner has on a culture and why active engagement is important. They consider the negative connotation behind the term ‘HR’ and why, perhaps, this no longer fits the modern world…

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Show notes

Corporate Anthropologist, Michael Henderson – TEDx 
Michael Henderson website 
Jocko Willink – Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win
Jim Collins – Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
The three secrets of resilient people – Lucy Hone – TEDx

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