Episode 28

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21st Jan 2025

Fostering a Connected Culture in a Remote-First Workplace with Steph Ryter

Join Jason for an enlightening conversation with Steph Ryter, Creative Culture Leader at Arity, as they discuss how to intentionally build a culture of connection.

In this episode, Steph shares her journey from television news to shaping organizational culture at Arity. With her unique perspective, Steph has used innovative methods for building employee engagement and human connections, especially in a remote-first environment. She shares specific practices that have had a profound impact on Arity's culture including "culture connections" and "Learn Day."

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉 Discover how a simple 25-minute "culture connection" call can enhance employee engagement and build a sense of belonging.

👉 Learn about 'Learn Day' and how themed presentations can build a learning community and create strong bonds among remote employees.

👉 Emphasizing innovation and balance: Explore the balance of innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being as core values that drive Arity’s dynamic culture.

👉 Steph shares a hopeful vision for AI to handle administrative tasks, thus allowing leaders to focus on meaningful human connections and strategic insights.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarciareiter/

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Unlocking High Performance
How leaders unlock performance by creating the conditions for people to do their best work
Unlocking High Performance is a podcast for leaders who want strong results without burning their people out in the process.

Hosted by Jason Lauritsen, the show explores how clarity, alignment, and connection shape performance at work. Jason draws from his work with CEOs, executive teams, and leaders to examine why work so often becomes heavier, slower, and more frustrating than it needs to be and how to fix it.

Some episodes are solo reflections. Others are conversations with leaders and practitioners navigating real constraints and consequences. Each conversation looks beyond tactics to understand the leadership and organizational conditions that make performance possible.

The podcast focuses on the systems that drive performance, not leadership theory or quick fixes. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how work actually gets done and how to build environments where people perform at their best.

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