In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Professor James Heskett. Professor Heskett is UPS Foundation Professor Emeritus at the Harvard Business School. James Heskett has authored/co-authored nine books, including one with fellow Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter on Corporate Culture and Performance. In this conversation, Mahan and James Heskett talk about Professor Heskett's latest book, Win from Within: Build Organizational Culture for Competitive Advantage, and actions leaders can take to overcome barriers and nurture the right culture within their teams and organizations. 

Some highlights:

- Professor Heskett on why so many leaders doubt their ability to influence their organization's culture

- How leaders can establish the right culture for working in a hybrid environment 

- The role of belonging, diversity, and inclusion in great organizational cultures 

- Professor James Heskett on how leaders can create more trusting relationships 

- Specific steps leaders can take to impact the culture of their team and organization

Connect with Professor James Heskett:

Professor James Heskett @ Harvard Business School (https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6842)

Professor James Heskett Books @ Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/James-L.-Heskett/e/B000AP7XGE%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share)

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

MahanTavakoli.com (https://mahantavakoli.com/)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/

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Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)

Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)