Our Path to: Inc. Best Workplaces for 2024

Contrary to Popular Opinion

Kelly Maguire and Todd Juneau share their journey co-founding Vuja Dé Digital, and celebrate their recent recognition on the Inc. Best Workplaces list for 2024.

Kelly and Todd talk about the importance of trust within a company, how it shapes relationships among employees, and impacts overall management practices.

They reflect on their 15-year partnership, the evolution of their business philosophies, and the changes in workplace culture influenced by generational differences and external factors like COVID-19.

Kelly and Todd discuss the traditional corporate values often displayed as mere words on a wall and how genuine trust and respect for employee autonomy have become central to their company's ethos.

They also tackle the concept of work-life balance, discussing the shift from rigid office hours to more flexible, outcome-focused work arrangements.

Tune in to hear ways to create a supportive work environment that genuinely values employee well-being and nurtures a culture of mutual trust.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Meet the Visionaries: Kelly Maguire and Todd Juneau of Vuja Dé Digital
• 00:01:36 - A Toast to Excellence: Inc. 500 Achievement
• 00:02:40 - Crafting Core Values: The Heartbeat of Our Culture
• 00:04:27 - Trust: The Keystone of Our Enterprise
• 00:06:00 - Shattering Old Norms: Embracing New Work Cultures
• 00:09:00 - Trust Redefined: From Boardrooms to Zoom Rooms
• 00:11:00 - Outcomes Over Hours: A New Approach to Productivity
• 00:13:00 - Challenging the 9-to-5: New Norms of Productivity
• 00:16:00 - Beyond Office Walls: Embracing Work Anywhere
• 00:18:00 - Striving for Sanity in the Startup Hustle
• 00:20:34 - Celebrating Our Stars: Employee Recognition Deep Dive
• 00:21:16 - Fostering Autonomy and Trust in Our Team
• 00:23:43 - Redefining Flexibility with Unlimited PTO
• 00:25:08 - Commitment to Excellence: Delivering Stellar Work
• 00:27:48 - Beyond the Numbers: Valuing the Human Connection
• 00:33:43 - Envisioning the Future of Workplace Culture
• 00:38:25 - Reflections and Thanks: The Journey Ahead

Links and Resources:

• Kelly Maguire on LinkedIn
• Todd Juneau on LinkedIn
• Vuja De Digital

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