Building a Great Company Culture that Lasts | with Jeff Forrest

In this conversation, Jeff Forrest explores how great company culture is built through understanding the connection between employee performance and mental health. He emphasizes that sustainable culture is not driven by policies or slogans, but by leaders who take the time to understand what is truly impacting their people. By fostering open dialogue, addressing underlying challenges, and creating an environment of trust and support, organizations can build cultures that drive both performance and long-term success.

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Takeaways

• If they're not performing well, it's typically a symptom of something else.
• I'm a huge proponent of mental health.
• I dig in a little bit more than some people might.
• The symptom of your performance might be something at home.
• You still have to come to work, still have to pay your bills.
• We want you to be here for a reason.
• If you're not performing well, we want to find out why.
• Mental health discussions should be normalized in the workplace.
• Personal issues can significantly impact work performance.
• Understanding employees' challenges is crucial for support.

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Titles

• The Link Between Performance and Mental Health
• Navigating Personal Challenges at Work

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Sound Bites

• "I'm a huge proponent of mental health."
• "I want to know what's going on."
• "We want to find out why."

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