Live from CultureCon: Leaders Have to Believe in It with Laura Gottfredsen Suminski

Leaders, listen up! 🎙️ If you don’t believe in what you’re leading, your team won’t either.

In another episode live from CultureCon, Nikki sits down with Laura Gottfredsen Suminski, VP of Talent at UW Credit Union, to unpack why alignment between personal values and workplace culture is a game-changer.

They tackle what happens when leaders don’t walk the talk, how to rebuild belief when doubt creeps in, and why knowing yourself is the secret sauce to leading with confidence.

Tune in for real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of leadership wisdom! 🚀

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• Leaders must truly believe in what they are communicating, or employees will see through it.
• Misalignment between values and workplace culture creates confusion—both for leaders and employees.
• When belief wavers, dig deeper: Is it a lack of information, a temporary situation, or fundamental misalignment?
• Self-awareness is key: Knowing your core values helps ensure you work in alignment with them.
• Leadership starts with self-care—whether through morning routines, reflection, or personal growth, taking care of yourself helps you lead effectively.