{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Custom-Fit with Author Kate Morgan","description":"Kate Morgan is the author of Custom-Fit, and the founder of BostonHCP. She is a no-nonsense, passionate voice in the world of HR, culture, and team development. With a background in scaling teams, Kate focuses on helping small business owners build thriving organizations from the inside out. She\u2019s a Forbes-published author, EO Accelerator Chair, and a firm believer in people as the ultimate competitive advantage. \u201cA core value isn't a value unless you can say\u2026you'll be fired if you don't live up to it.\u201d \u201cExecution rests with your people. Get that right and you're going to be head and shoulders above your competition.\u201d \u201cYour culture will evolve regardless\u2014but it won\u2019t necessarily be good unless you design it.\u201d Kate Morgan joins the podcast to discuss why HR gets messy, how culture can be intentionally designed, and what it takes to move from solopreneur to entrepreneur. With sharp insights on performance reviews, core values, and team alignment, she brings clarity to the chaos many small business owners face when scaling. https:\/\/www.bostonhcp.com\/  \ud83d\udd11 5 Key Takeaways 1. HR Isn't Just Foosball and Perks HR's role evolved from talent attraction to compliance and development. Misaligned expectations between business and HR cause friction. Clear strategy and purpose must guide HR, not just \u201cbeing nice.\u201d 2. Core Values Are Not Marketing Material If you can\u2019t fire someone for violating a \u201ccore value,\u201d it\u2019s not real. Culture becomes real when values are non-negotiable edicts. Culture misalignment causes costly turnover and performance issues. 3. Performance Reviews Aren\u2019t Optional Avoid lawsuits by documenting honest performance feedback. Managers often give inflated scores to avoid discomfort. A simple PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) can protect the business. 4. From Solopreneur to Entrepreneur True entrepreneurship involves replicating yourself and hiring others. Let go of control\u2014your team can do it better with guidance. Growth means shifting dopamine from personal success to team wins. 5. Building a Culture in Remote Teams Start with daily \u201cWord of the Day\u201d huddles to check mindset. Open books and open conversations lead to stronger connections. People thrive with transparency, structure, and shared values. From Solopreneur to CEO: Kate Morgan on Building Culture That Scales Why HR Fails\u2014and How to Fix It: Kate Morgan\u2019s Guide for Small Businesses The Culture Mistakes Killing Your Company (And How to Avoid Them) Looking for that nudge to do the things you are meant to do? Find Your Catalyst at https:\/\/www.findmycatalyst.com\/ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and view previous versions of the newsletter at findmycatalyst.com ","author_name":"Find My Catalyst Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/findmycatalyst.com\/","html":"