“I think it's culture that's broken. I don't think it's where you're sitting.” - Rusty Fulling

Episode Summary:

Can you build a healthy company culture in a virtual environment?

Rusty Fulling, founder of Fulling Management and Accounting, joins Strategic Edge this week to share his three keys to building a strong company culture in a virtual environment. He also shares his approach to helping business leaders make sense of their numbers and grow their profits, emphasizing the importance of mentoring and integrating faith into leadership and investing in your team.

About Rusty Fulling:

Rusty Fulling serves as founder and CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting, Inc. in Olathe, KS.  Since April 2000, Rusty has been focused on helping business leaders make sense of their numbers, grow their profits, and gain peace of mind.

With a passion for mentoring, Rusty seamlessly integrates faith, storytelling, and humor into his leadership approach. Beyond the professional realm, he's a dedicated family man, celebrating over 32 years of marriage with his bride, Pam, and loves hanging out with their two daughters, son-in-law, and active granddaughters.

In this episode:

04:25 The importance of mentorship.

06:20 Incorporating G.R.A.C.E into your company culture.

08:50 Integrating faith into the workplace: using biblical principles to do business the right way.

10:30 The value of participating in accountability and advisory groups.

11:25 The power of asking clarifying and open-ended questions.

12:40 How to ask the right questions.

15:20 Transitioning to a virtual company.

16:25 Building a strong company culture: investing in your team.

20:50 Recommended reading.

Today’s Action Items:

1. Coach: everyone needs a coach or mentor.
2. Cheerleader: everyone needs someone in their corner on tough days.
3. Community: surround yourself with wise counsel and community.

Get a free PDF of today’s action items! Podcast Action Items - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)

Recommended Reading:

1. Humble Consulting by Edgar H Schein
2. Humble Inquiry by Edgar H Schein
3. I'd Choose You by John Trent
4. The Mulligan by Ken Blanchard
5. Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima

Connect with Rusty Fulling:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustyfulling/

rusty@fullingmgmt.com

Connect with Ted Davis:

Website - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)

LinkedIn - Ted Davis

Facebook - Ted Davis

Instagram - @tedavisgrace

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions