What happens when humility, innovation, and psychological safety converge in a high-growth tech company? In this episode, Lauren Carey shares the candid behind-the-scenes insights that help teams thrive, take risks, and enjoy their work—don’t miss her actionable take on building a culture where people love to work.

Lauren Carey believes in keeping life simple and values the power of humility. Guided by the KISS principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid), Lauren focuses on self-awareness, always mindful of her strengths as well as areas for growth. She sees each new work environment as a unique opportunity to learn and evolve, carrying lessons from every experience into the future. For Lauren, every step in her career is about embracing change, staying grounded, and continuously growing.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Humility Drives Growth: Humility being self-aware and open to learning from others is essential for effective teamwork, especially in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Agile Reflection Builds Success: Regular team check-ins and retrospectives help Lumafield continuously improve, stay aligned, and maintain accountability as they scale.
• Trust Through Transparency: Open communication about successes and failures fosters psychological safety and trust, enabling employees to take risks and grow.
• Culture Is Actively Built: Leadership at Lumafield intentionally shapes culture by embedding core values into daily practices and supporting employee-led connection activities.
• Adapt and Simplify as You Grow: As companies expand, values and recognition programs should evolve with employee needs—keeping solutions simple and relevant boosts engagement and retention.

Website: https://www.lumafield.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-carey/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/