Mike Ganino is a culture & storytelling expert who helps executives, teams, and thought leaders communicate, connect, and engage. He is the author of "Company Culture for Dummies" and has been named a top 30 Culture Speaker by Global Guru. His unique experience as a hospitality and tech industry executive combined with his years as an improve actor help his clients and audience craft the kinds of stories that drive their culture, boost results, and increase sales.

Mike’s work as a professional speaker, communications coach, Emcee, and trainer has helped create memorable performances and events for companies like Big Fresno Fair, Snagajob, PeopleMatter, Uber, US Foods, American Marketing Association, and more. He is faculty member at Heroic Public Speaking where he works with authors, experts, and professional speakers to improve their storytelling skills. Mike’s the Head Performance Coach for TEDx Cambridge.

Audiences love Mike’s high energy, high engagement keynotes that fire them up to rewrite the stories happening in their organization. They leave with real-life strategies they can begin implementing immediately for improved culture that drives employee and customer experience.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• How doing improv with 2nd City in Chicago impacted his work
• What is culture and why it's important
• Strategies for developing the right culture
• Mistakes people make in business
• How to hire better people
• ... and so much more!!!

Website: MikeGanino.com

Instagram: @MikeGanino

Twitter: @MikeGanino

Facebook: Facebook.com/mikeganino

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/mikeganino

Youtube: Youtube.com/mikeganino

Articles of interest ...

• Mike Ganino, Company Culture for Dummies
• Mike Ganino: Crafting Culture
• Why Employee Recognition Matters in Restaurants
• 6 Tips for Better Onboarding

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Melissa Agnes (Crisis Preparedness & Brand Expert) - Episode 091
• Nicole Arbour (Comedian & Entertainer) - Episode 088
• Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (“Best Ever You” Network & Author of “Percolate”) – Episode 073
• Chris Rollins (Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team) – Episode 061
• Lolly Daskal (Inc.com Top-50 Leadership & Management Expert) – Episode 044
• Bill Coelius (Creator of the Working Actor Solution) - Episode 025
• Kevin Harrington (Original Shark on “Shark Tank”) – Episode 021
• Ryan McCarty (Author of “Build a Culture of Good”) – Episode 007
• Alan Stein, Jr. (World Class Performance Coach & Professional Speaker) - Episode 003

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