Ann Melinger

Ann Melinger, CEO of Bink and a specialist in organizational culture, joins to discuss the vital role of clarity in leadership. She highlights the distinction between core and permission-to-play values, emphasizing how storytelling can better translate these into everyday behaviors. Ann also stresses the need to integrate values into promotions and compensation, ensuring they resonate in the workplace. In the face of AI advancements, she argues for the enduring importance of human connection and skills like bravery and vulnerability.

Ann Melinger, CEO of Bink, is a trailblazer in internal communications and culture transformation. In this engaging conversation, Ann explores the shift from employee engagement to a more controllable organization culture. She introduces Bink's culture compass, emphasizing that true culture reveals itself under pressure. Ann discusses the critical roles of aligned leadership and managers in shaping culture and the importance of defining behaviors over aspirational values. She also unpacks the risks of mismatched recruitment promises and advocates for clarity on organizational identity.