The vibe we feel at work has a significant impact on culture. Whether we’re working on the vibe or not, it’s happening and either elevating or harming workplace culture. Vibecast is a podcast that inspires positive vibes at work through stories and lessons, both the positive and negative experiences, shared by exceptional leaders.
Work takes up too much of our lives to feel like a four-letter word. So how do leaders create a workplace where people genuinely want to show up?
Kristi sits down with Chris Allaire, founder and CEO of Averity, to unpack what it takes to build a people-first culture rooted in purpose, appreciation, authenticity, and fun. Chris shares the “laws” that shape his company, why he hires people before skill sets, and how celebrating even the small wins can keep a remote team connected and energized.
From shifting “I have to” into “I get to” to practicing his simple “feel, think, act” approach, Chris challenges leaders to stop managing numbers and start leading humans. Because when people understand their purpose, feel supported, and actually enjoy the work, the results have a way of following.
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Key Takeaways:
- Hire the person before you hire the skill set.
- Replace “have to” with the mindset of “get to.”
- Celebrate small wins to strengthen connection and momentum.
- People-first leadership puts systems and results in perspective.
- Know your purpose before chasing the desired outcome.
Kristi Skutvik
The vibe we feel at work has a significant impact on culture. Whether we’re working on the vibe or not, it’s happening and either elevating or harming workplace culture. Vibecast is a podcast that inspires positive vibes at work through stories and lessons, both the positive and negative experiences, shared by exceptional leaders in conversation with our Host, Kristi Skutvik. Kristi packages up key takeaways to help us take action steps that move the needle on employee engagement and the ultimate vibe we feel at work.