Many business leaders wrestle with getting their employees to work collaboratively.

Especially when it comes to finding the right balance between hitting day-to-day targets driving significant organizational changes.

Navigating the shift from individualism to collaboration in your team can feel like trying to solve an ever-changing puzzle. And understanding how one’s day-to-day tasks impact the organization’s mission adds another layer of complexity, yet is crucial for the company’s long-term success.

Today, we’re joined by someone truly exceptional – Sophie Theen. Not only is she a seasoned HR and operations executive, but she's also an award-winning author. Sophie's career spans from leading HR divisions and large teams to successfully running her own consultancy and mentoring women in technology.

She’s also the author of "The Soul of Startups: The Untold Stories of How Founders Affect Culture," exploring how founder personalities shape company culture—a pivotal read for founders, managers, and HR professionals.

Today we cover :

🎯 Shifting from 'me' to 'we' in team culture 🔄 Balancing company-wide goals and day-to-day tasks for success 🌈 The impact of diversity and inclusion on effective team direction 🚀 Nurturing the next generation of leaders.

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Helpful resources:

- Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophietheen/ - Sophie Theen’s website: https://www.sophietheen.com/ - Sophie’s book, The Soul of Startups: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Startups-Stories-Founders-Culture/dp/1119885590