Laura Hamill: Human-Centric Leadership- Boldly Transforming Workplace Culture

About This Episode

What happens when an organization’s culture is disconnected from their business strategy? Dr. Laura Hamill, an organizational psychologist and author of The Power of Culture, shares how culture, when treated as an HR task rather than a strategic driver, loses its power to impact performance. Drawing from her personal story and leadership experience, she explains how leaders shape culture through everyday actions, not just values statements. Laura urges companies to move beyond surface-level perks and instead embed human-centric values into systems and behaviors. She offers practical strategies for aligning culture with business goals and making a compelling case for cultural transformation as a critical driver of success.

About Laura Hamill

Dr. Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist and business leader, focusing on the intersection of science and HR. Laura is an expert on creating great places to work and is the owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing in forming and transforming culture. Previously, Laura worked at Microsoft and was a co-founder of Limeade. Laura is a podcast host at The Happy at Work podcast and has also written a book on organizational culture called The Power of Culture with The Economist. She lives in Woodinville, Washington, with her husband, two children, and golden retriever.

Additional Resources

Web: parisphoenixgroup.com

LinkedIn: @LauraHamill

Chapters

• 1:00 Meet Dr. Laura Hamill
• 2:17 Defining Boldness and Personal Stories
• 10:33 Culture vs. Strategy Alignment
• 17:29 Onboarding and First Impressions
• 21:36 The Power of Culture Book
• 28:00 Human-Centric Culture Approach
• 36:35 Social Media's Impact on Workplace Culture
• 40:18 Culture Misconceptions and Best Practices
• 45:36 Final Thoughts and Taking Action