

Exploring Organizational Culture with Evie Suarez: From First-Gen Professionalism to Leadership’s Role in Shaping Workplace Success.
This month, we dove deep into the heart of workplace dynamics with Evie Suarez, Founder of WorkWise Guide and a first-generation professional blazing trails in organizational culture. Tune in to explore what it means to be a first-gen pro, the essential ingredients of the “organizational soup” recipe, and how culture is shaped by both leadership and employees. Evie shares actionable insights on recognizing when culture is at risk, the top three things employees desire most, and how leaders can actively impact and nurture a thriving workplace culture.
In this Episode:
- Intro 00:00
- What’s it like being a 1st Generation Professional? 02:00
- What even is organizational culture? 03:40
- The “organizational soup” recipe! 05:40
- Leadership’s role in developing culture 07:15
- Employee’s role in developing culture 11:15
- Taking action when culture is at risk 14:19
- Top 3 employee wants for workplace culture 21:35
- How to impact your organization’s culture as a leader? 29:39
Resources & Links:
Evie Suarez – LinkedIn
WorkWise Guide
GYP Journey Leadership Institute
Evie’s Podcast/ Leadership Resource Recommendation – Simon Sinek
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