A reflection from Tia Glave, Catalyst Food Leaders
I didn’t have to unlearn control—I never led that way.
My childhood friends would tell you I’ve always had a flair for connecting with others and appreciating their uniqueness. I am genuinely curious about people. I strived to create an environment where each person can show up as themselves - even if it’s on the playground.
In my career, I leaned into this strength. I knew that teams work best when they feel connected, and I saw myself as ...
Let’s be honest: KPIs are everywhere.
You put dashboards on dashboards. Teams are tracking metrics like their lives depend on it.
Culture is squarely on the radar too—hence Gemba walks, value posters, town halls (and yes, you’ve done that too).
But if leadership doesn’t shift first, neither of those things will.
The Missing Third Success Factor
At Catalyst, we talk about three success factors that actually drive real change:
- Outcomes (what goals you're aiming for)
- Culture (how people ...
