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The Mind Leadership Podcast with Dwayne Smith – Culture Fit vs. Culture Add, featuring Rob Lion

Join Dr. Rob Lion, expert in workplace culture and performance improvement, as he sits down with Dwayne Smith on The Mind Leadership Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode, they tackle the pressing question: What drives workplace success—hiring for culture fit or culture add? Together, they dive into the intersection of leadership values, organizational culture, and employee motives to uncover what truly creates high-performing teams.

Episode Highlights:
✔️ The impact of leadership values on employee retention and engagement
✔️ Breaking down the culture fit vs. culture add debate—what approach delivers real results?
✔️ Why understanding employee motives is essential for building thriving teams
✔️ Common hiring mistakes and actionable strategies to fix them

Rob’s Take:
“Determining employee ‘fit’ is a critical yet often misunderstood challenge. Fit isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about understanding the right category, whether it’s employee-job fit, organization-employee fit, or culture fit. If we don’t evaluate fit with intention and clarity, we risk taking a scattered approach to hiring.”

Listen now to gain valuable insights into leadership, hiring, and building cultures that inspire growth and success.

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About The Host

Angie Lion

Chief Soul Officer (CSO) of Black River Performance Management & Host of the Leader U Podcast

“I polish human gems in the workplace and assist them in reaching their full potential”

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