Driving Results with People-First Culture with Christine Dolliver

Christine Dolliver knows a thing or two about bringing out the best in people. As the go-to for People Strategy at Dealers Wholesale, she’s a phenomenal example of what is possible when you put really good intentionality into your goals and culture, truly living your purpose and your values, and developing people and developing leaders. In this chat on "Show Up as a Leader," Christine sits down with Rosie Ward to talk about what really makes workplaces tick and why you don’t have to choose between being a people-focused or results-focused company.

Guest Info

Christine Dolliver, SHRM-CP

Christine Dolliver, SHRM-CP, has a strong background in human resources and people strategy. Christine currently holds the role of Director of People Strategy at Dealers Wholesale, where they emphasize the importance of core values and teamwork. Prior to this, Christine worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Braden Business Systems and as a Human Resources Partner at SEI Archway. Christine also has experience in recruiting and talent coordination at hhgregg, as well as in human resources supervision at JCPenney.

Key Takeaways:

- Leading with authenticity and the power of vulnerability in company culture
- The impact of leadership training on employee retention and corporate growth
- Strategies for maintaining cultural integrity during company acquisitions
- Overcoming resistance to mandatory leadership training
- Addressing imposter syndrome within senior leadership ranks

Things to listen for:

00:00 Wholesale dealers prioritize culture and leadership development.
03:47 Clarity of purpose and values in action.
08:05 Leadership training enhanced engagement and inclusion.
10:45 Promote and support employees to prevent burnout.
15:50 Leadership requires accountability and different skill sets.
16:28 Emphasizing crucial learning and mindset in conversations.
22:49 Leaders' impact on company culture is crucial.
25:37 Building human connections fosters empathy, reduces assumptions.
28:47 Cultural alignment and personal onboarding for integration.
32:40 Company acquisition led to cultural assimilation.
34:40 CEO authenticity, vulnerability, normalizing human messiness, self-limiting stories.
37:11 Embracing imperfection and self-validation through mantras.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Dealers Wholesale
Learn more about Rosie's award-winning consulting firm: Salveo Partners
Learn more about Rosie's Courageous Leadership Program (become the leader you were meant to be and wish you had.)

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