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Townsend Institute Podcast Series - 086 | Jon Kidwell: Leading Well
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- CLATV Outcomes
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- Jun 18, 2026
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Summary
Is Your Culture Thriving or Just Surviving? The Six Essentials for Workplace Health. On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome back Jon Kidwell, leadership coach, Townsend Institute adjunct instructor, and CEO of Leadwell Plus. Together, they dive into a research-backed blueprint for moving beyond organizational striving toward vigorous growth. Jon introduces his Six Essentials for a Thriving Workplace Culture: Achievement, Significance, Clarity, Health, Growth, and Belonging. He reveals how these relational nutrients transform teams from checking boxes to finding deep meaning in their work. You’ll discover: The Ever-Decaying Nature of Clarity: Why communication is the hardest essential to maintain and how to do less, more often. The Two Ditches of Health: How to balance organizational responsibility with personal boundaries to prevent burnout. The Power of Belonging: Why feeling seen, heard, and valued is the primary driver of team retention. The Unifying Initiative: How focusing on one laser-targeted goal can ripple across your entire life and career. Leadwell Plus: A look at the real-time tool helping leaders move from guessing to knowing the health of their people. Whether you are leading a global corporation or a local non-profit, this conversation provides the practical nutrients needed to build a high-performing, healthy, and sustainable team. Perfect for: Executives, HR professionals, managers, and anyone looking to improve their organizational culture or personal leadership habits. Links: LeadwellPlus Six Thrive Essentials diagram ------- The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine offers fully accredited online graduate degrees and professional certificates in three content areas: Organizational Leadership, Executive Coaching and Con…