The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA Authenticity, Autonomy & Accountability (with Andrea Wanerstrand)
Mar 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andrea Wanerstrand, Founder & CEO of A3 Culture Lab and former Microsoft executive, shares her journey from corporate roles to creating human-centric cultures. She highlights the critical aspect of communication and trust in organizational culture. Andrea explains how a growth mindset transformed the culture at Microsoft, emphasizing curiosity over fear. Additionally, she advocates for coaching as a means to empower teams, fostering autonomy and creativity while overcoming imposter syndrome with authenticity.
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Career Turning Point
- Andrea Wanerstrand's VP of HR at T-Mobile noticed her passion for people and impact.
- This led to a director role in organizational effectiveness, launching her HR and coaching career.
Defining Culture
- Organizational culture is defined by how work gets done and how people interact.
- Fears of success/failure hinder trust; kindness with honesty and support builds it.
Kindness vs. Niceness
- Be kind, not just nice, when building a strong culture.
- Kindness involves honesty, feedback, and prioritizing long-term well-being and growth.