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Varun Krishna

Rocket Companies, CEO
EPISODE 302

Culture is rooted in behavior, not words

We’ve all heard the famous quote that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

But as CEO of Rocket Companies, Varun Krishna knows that a healthy work environment doesn’t just happen. In this episode, he talks about why so many organizations get it wrong. He also shares several key principles he and his team use to forge their culture in real behavior, not just words on a slide deck. 

That foundation has allowed Rocket to scale massively—including over $16 billion in acquisitions—without losing who they are.

This episode is for you if:

  • You are always looking for ways to strengthen your culture
  • You want to find a noble cause for your business
  • You develop products or work with customers
  • You want to be more present at home

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  • Teams that play together work better together
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    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Don't let your phone set your intention for the day
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    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Culture is rooted in behavior, not words
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Never stop looking for a better way
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Belief is powerful enough to become proof
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    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Watch what customers do, not what they say
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Intuition is learned experience, not a feeling
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Work and life don't have to be in opposition
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Elevate small wins to signal what you value
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO
  • Go home to listen, not to unload
    Varun Krishna
    Varun Krishna
    Rocket Companies, CEO

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