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    Innovate Your Culture as You Would Innovate Your Product with Greg Smith at Thinkific

    enAugust 24, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Innovate your culture as you would innovate your product, for a thriving organizational culture is the bedrock of sustainable success. By daring to innovate your culture, leaders foster an environment that encourages creativity, embraces change, and adapts to emerging trends. Today's guest is Greg Smith, Founder, and CEO of Thinkific. Thinkific is a software platform that enables entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their online courses. In this podcast, Greg delves into the transformative power of innovating your culture as you would innovate your product. Join us as we explore real-world examples, practical strategies, and expert insights on how to harness the potential of innovative culture-building. Discover how the drive to innovate your culture not only enhances employee engagement and productivity but also attracts top talent and cements your organization's position as an industry leader. Through this episode, gain inspiration to embark on a journey of cultural innovation that propels your organization to greater heights of excellence and innovation.

     

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