Building a Culture of Investment, Rewarding, and Giving featuring Reid Hutchison

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Reid Hutchison, COO of HOH Water Technology, to explore the company's values and long-term vision. Reid delves into the importance of intentionality in creating a rewarding environment that fosters growth and trust within the organization. He also shares how HOH intertwines its core values of investing, rewarding, and giving to create impactful relationships with clients, coworkers, and the community. The episode highlights strategies for open-book management, the significance of transparency during tough times, and the role of faith in shaping the company's culture. Reid leaves listeners with valuable advice on staying authentic and aligning personal dreams with professional goals for lasting success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Long-Term Vision: HOH Water Technology employs a long-term investment strategy focused on the development and wellbeing of employees and the business’s sustainable growth.
• Core Values: The company's culture is built around three main activities—investing, rewarding, and giving—that aim to leave a lasting impact.
• Open Book Management: HOH utilizes open book management to align employees with the company’s financial goals and to create a transparent culture.
• Generosity: Encouraging a culture of giving among employees, supporting various charities, and promoting generous behavior both within and outside the company
• Authenticity and Faith: The leadership integrates their own faith and values into their business practices but prioritizes shared core values for all employees.
• Impact Focus: The long-term impact of their work, especially in water treatment and community support, is a driving factor for the company.

QUOTES

• “We really have organized the impact that we make on the three groups of clients, coworkers, and community.”
• “From our clients' perspective, if we weren't here, I think there would be a gap in certain parts of the industrial water treatment market.
• “I like having an open score so people can see, because without that, there can be just a lot of assumptions made.”
• “It was a way of starting to educate and help people continue to trust the organization in a time where otherwise they might've had reason to distrust
• “I would encourage people to start with, what are your dreams personally?
• “For leaders that are listening in, any of what we're trying to do with culture, if that sounds appealing to you, just know none of it will work if it's not coming from an authentic, genuine place.”

Learn more about Darrell and Larry: 

Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/

Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/

Connect and learn more about Reid Hutchison.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-h-3a329431/

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