Build A Healthy Culture That Delivers Results

Build A Healthy Culture That Delivers Results

We talk with leadership coach and author Jay Rains about why presence is harder than it looks and why it matters more than most teams admit. We walk through his Culture Brand framework and land on a simple challenge: build...

Build A Healthy Culture That Delivers Results

We talk with leadership coach and author Jay Rains about why presence is harder than it looks and why it matters more than most teams admit. We walk through his Culture Brand framework and land on a simple challenge: build character first so your culture can carry results and relationships through change. 

• learning presence and peace through forced slowing down 
• shifting daily rhythms to build awareness and character 
• using story to keep leaders engaged and honest 
• connecting purpose, mission, vision, and values to culture brand 
• keeping culture stable during departures by returning to mission 
• spotting microcultures, silos, and over-managed environments 
• noticing the micro behaviors that quietly build or erode trust 
• owning mistakes with transparency and calling people up 
• viewing leadership as cultivation and dependence on God 

Dr. Jay Raines

Dr. Jay Raines has more than 30 years of experience in leadership, mentoring, and
developing others. Before launching LeadersQ, he co-founded a leadership consulting
company in India, working with global clients such as Moog, Toyota, and UST Global.
His experience also includes consulting with startups, small and mid-sized enterprises,
and nonprofit organizations.

Jay has delivered transformational presentations around the world, from Fortune 500
boardrooms to emerging businesses. His international perspective and realworld
experience allow him to connect with leaders at every level and across diverse industries.
Known for his engaging and practical approach, Jay combines business insight with
compelling storytelling, ensuring audiences leave with actionable strategies they can
implement immediately. Whether speaking to C-suite executives or frontline managers, he
tailors his message to resonate with each unique audience.

Outside of his professional work, Jay can be found fly fishing, camping with his wife,
gardening, and roasting coffee in pursuit of the perfect cup.

Build A Healthy Culture That Delivers Results

We talk with leadership coach and author Jay Rains about why presence is harder than it looks and why it matters more than most teams admit. We walk through his Culture Brand framework and land on a simple challenge: build...

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