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Dr. John with Gary Peterson | Ownership, Accountability, and Unconditional Love

Dr. John with Gary Peterson | Ownership, Accountability, and Unconditional Love

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 In this episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. John welcomes longtime friend and mentor Gary Peterson, who is wrapping up a remarkable 38-year career at O.C. Tanner. Gary shares his journey from intern to senior leader and reflects on how the company transformed from a top-down, autocratic manufacturing culture into a people-centered, team-based organization. O.C. Tanner’s mission of employee recognition and meaningful connection became especially vital during COVID, when companies sought new ways to engage remote teams. Throughout the conversation, Gary emphasizes that recognition systems only work when they are built on genuine respect, trust, and a healthy organizational culture.

Gary dives deeply into leadership evolution, describing how empowering the people closest to the work led to dramatic improvements in quality, ownership, and morale. He recounts pivotal moments—including being coached to stop solving everyone else’s problems—that helped him recognize his own blind spots. By shifting managers from controllers to coaches and fostering regular human connection through simple practices like weekly one-on-one conversations, O.C. Tanner cultivated a workplace where employees felt confident, capable, and valued. The result was not just a stronger business, but people who carried that confidence into their families and communities.

The discussion broadens beyond business into family life, parenting, emotional intelligence, and neuroplasticity. Dr. John and Gary explore how the same principles—curiosity over judgment, vulnerability, self-reflection, and unconditional love—apply to marriages, raising teenagers, and personal growth. Gary shares practical self-evaluation tools, daily habits, and the profound impact of learning not to take offense, particularly in his marriage. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: every person we encounter has something to teach us, and when leaders create space for trust, forgiveness, and growth, individuals—and entire organizations—can truly become their best selves.

Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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