Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul with Tim Leman


How do you scale a people-first culture without sacrificing speed or consistency?

Rosie dives into a real, transparent conversation with Tim Leman, CEO of Gibson, as he shares how embracing process became the unexpected accelerator for growth, speed, and consistency across a multi-location business.

From recruiting top talent using assessments like Kolbe and Working Genius to creating psychological safety through team-based transparency, Tim breaks down exactly how they’ve built a high-performance culture without losing their heart. He even gets vulnerable about ego, stepping back from a big opportunity, and how a good system can actually bring freedom.

If you think systems kill creativity, this episode might just change your mind.

About Tim Leman

Tim Leman

Tim is Chief Strategy Officer at Unison Risk Advisors and CEO at Gibson. He joined Gibson in 2005 as the Director of the Employee Benefits Practice and became a principal in 2007. He was named President in 2009 and CEO in 2011.

Tim is passionate about leadership, serving as host of The Edge podcast, where he interviews business leaders and shares insights to inspire the next generation. In 2015, Tim’s book, rEvolution – Turn Crisis Into Clarity and Ignite Growth, was released. The book demonstrates that a leader’s key challenge is to drive organizational clarity through actions and language.

Key Takeaways:

Tim Leman quote on leading others.

  • Systems create speed, not rigidity.
  • Assessments improve team fit and communication.
  • Leaders must know when to step back.
  • Clarity fuels aligned, empowered teams.
  • Growth demands process, transparency, and resilience.

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