Ditching Old-School Leadership: Building a Culture that Actually Works
Let’s face it: the way we’ve been doing workplace culture isn’t cutting it anymore. Join culture experts Angela Howard and Craig Forman as we challenge outdated leadership models and dive into what really makes organizations thrive today—people.
Angela and Craig bring real-world experience on creating workplaces that don’t just survive but thrive by focusing on human connection, fairness, and inclusion. We’ll talk about what it takes to build a culture where people want to stay, grow, and bring their best. And spoiler: it’s not about fancy perks or more meetings.
In this session, we’ll get real about:
- Breaking free from broken culture: How to stop relying on band-aid fixes and create real, lasting cultural change.
- Human-centered leadership: What does it look like to lead with empathy and trust, without losing your edge?
- Practical steps: No jargon, no fluff—just real, actionable strategies to make your workplace a better place to be.
Who should attend?
If you’re a people leader, HR pro, or changemaker who’s tired of hearing about the same old “culture fit” talk and ready to build a company people love to work for, this roundtable is for you.
Guests
Angela R. Howard is an organizational psychology expert who is passionate about conscious culture and community building. As the CEO and founder of Call for Culture, she works with leading companies and convenes interdisciplinary changemakers to reimagine the role of work on social impact and change.
Through their Culture Impact Lab live event and community of practice, Call for Culture unites and provides refuge for social impact leaders (industry and sector agnostic) called to reimagine the role of work in society - advancing collective liberation, connecting to our shared humanity, and progressing a more equitable and just future for all.
Craig Forman is a recognized leader in cultural innovation and a sought-after keynote speaker, known for his role in shaping dynamic, inclusive workplaces. His expertise, combining data-driven strategies with organizational psychology, has positioned him as a pivotal figure in the global Culture First community. Craig's background, from his time in the Air Force to his contributions at industry giants like LinkedIn and Culture Amp, gives him a unique understanding of what it takes to drive real cultural change.
With over a decade of experience, Craig has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands, helping leaders transform their workplace environments. His workshops, podcasts, and contributions to the Culture First global conference continue to inspire a movement toward workplaces where creativity, productivity, and inclusivity are at the core.
Your Host
Your host Moe Carrick is an internationally respected pioneer in the study and practice of workplace culture.
Her award-winning frameworks and tools have been used by some of the country’s most recognized brands such as Nike, Nintendo, Amazon, Hydroflask and Reddit, to improve workplace culture, reduce churn and drive business performance.