How to Nurture a Generational Company Culture with Ruth Lund

Building Unbreakable Brands

In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch, brand strategist and advisor to generational family businesses, interviews Ruth Lund, co-founder and CEO of True North Culture Advisors. Ruth, who also serves as a Vistage Chair for a leading CEO peer group in the Greater Boston area, brings a wealth of experience in working with companies that have a generational mindset.

Ruth and Meghan delve into the importance of cultivating a strong company culture that can endure and thrive across generations. Ruth emphasizes that companies with a long-term vision are already planning for the next 20, 30, and even 50 years. She discusses how culture is shaped by leaders and the critical role future generations play in preventing leaders from becoming too protective and siloed.

Ruth shares insights on how True North Culture Advisors helps companies measure and improve their culture by assessing the alignment between values, experiences, and desires through comprehensive surveys. This data-driven approach promotes accountability and targeted improvements. One notable client example highlights how a company demonstrated cultural resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic after re-evaluating and strengthening their cultural alignment.

Additionally, Ruth discusses the benefits of CEO peer groups, such as those offered by Vistage, in supporting cultural health and generational planning. Tune in to learn how a strong, future-focused culture can make the difference between fleeting success and a lasting legacy.

Key points discussed:
• The role of leaders and future generations in shaping a resilient company culture.
• The process of assessing and improving cultural alignment through surveys.
• Real-world examples of cultural resilience and improvement.
• The importance of generational planning and CEO peer groups in maintaining cultural health.

Learn more about True North Culture Advisors
Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rutholund/

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Creative