The Blueprint for Building a Winning Workplace Culture | Scott McInnes (Episode 168, Part 1)

Every organization has a culture—but is yours intentional?

In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Scott McInnes, Founder and Director of Inspiring Change, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving workplace culture.

Scott explains why culture should never be left to chance, how leaders shape culture through their everyday behaviors, and why authentic culture change is a long-term commitment—not a quick fix.

Whether you're an HR professional, executive, or people leader, this conversation offers practical insights for creating an organization where strategy, values, and behaviors all work together.

In this episode:

• Why culture starts with a clear organizational vision ("North Star")
• How values guide teams—but behaviors drive accountability
• Why leadership actions influence every level of an organization
• The importance of continuous feedback over annual reviews
• How leaders remove barriers so teams can succeed
• Why meaningful culture change takes 3–5 years