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In an era where everything about the way work is changing, CULTURE LEADERS: THE MASTERS BEHIND MOVEMENTS zooms in on the real winning ingredient: vibrant team cul- tures. Each week, learn from elite leaders and culture experts as they confront the genuine dilemmas of today’s organizations. Cut through the noise. Unlock success secrets. Experience the undeniable force of transformative culture.
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Get ready to mix business and bullsh*t with the HR Besties - your favorite watercooler crew! Join Leigh Henderson (@hrmanifesto), Jamie Jackson (@humorous_resources and @millennial_misery), and Ashley Herd (@managermethod) for the staff meeting you actually WANT to attend. We have a full agenda to discuss every Wednesday and don’t worry, we’ll stick to your hard stop. On Fridays, you’re invited to meet up with us for Happy Hour to celebrate surviving another week of work! Visit our website a ...
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Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems. Calling Home is available every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.
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THE UPSIDE with Callie and Jeff is so much more than a podcast. Listening to the show is hanging out with your best friends, and the community of UPSIDE listeners is like no other in podcasting. The show is a real and honest take on day-to-day life; always finding humor in the silly and serious things going on and always finding the UPSIDE in every situation. They promote practicing gratitude as a way of life, will make you laugh every single day, and consider every person who listens part o ...
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There is comfort in having friends that have been on the same path you're on. We are those friends! Our names are Jackie and Ben, and we have a daughter (Jordyn) and a son (Hudson.) You might know us from the SUMMER SHIRT PROJECT on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok, and maybe you own one of our shirts. (If so ... THANK YOU!) At age two, Jordyn was diagnosed with autism. We started looking for as much input as we could gather so we could be the best possible parents and advocates for her. Ove ...
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In today's episode: For many young professionals, biggest issue isn't necessarily pay or hours--it's the feeling that their work lacks meaning. But early-career jobs, by nature, have never had much power in the world. There will need to be a compromise: executives need to learn how to empower employees to find their own purpose, while early-career …
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley, as seen on television... Emotional support shows Legal updates SHRM Hearing Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbestie…
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In today's episode: Boeing's striking workers and executives are coming closer to a deal, but it's still not there yet. Boeing is a good example of a company that has focused too much on "results" in a short-time financial sense. The mistrust and resentment of its workers is now a long-term consequence. Culture can't be orchestrated from afar. Boei…
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In this episode, Whitney Goodman reflects on the first anniversary of the Calling Home podcast and community. She emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in navigating complex family relationships. The episode also addresses listener questions with a daughter who doesn't want her father to attend her wedding and an adult who w…
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In today's episode: You can let culture happen to you, or you can craft it intentionally to get results. A good place to start is with the employee journey. What experiences are they having as they're applying, being recruited, being onboarded, learning, and growing? Something as simple as a personalized pre-interview email can leave a great impres…
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Today’s agenda: Ashley meets The Backstreet Boys Cringe corporate speak: same page Hot topic: HR department of one It's normal to feel lonely in any department of one Communication Creating tools for self service Tactful education is key Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first…
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In today's episode: Per the results pyramid, results are created by actions. Actions come from beliefs. Beliefs are shaped by experiences. To build experiences, follow the 1, 2, 3 rule: tell one story, give two people of recognition, and offer (or ask for) three pieces of feedback. When offering feedback, tie actions to beliefs and results. Highlig…
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In this conversation, Whitney Goodman interviews Gabriel, also known as The Indomitable Black Man, about his journey to becoming a content creator who promotes respectful or gentle parenting. They discuss the challenges of being a black man in the gentle parenting space and the misconceptions surrounding discipline and abuse. Gabriel emphasizes tea…
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In today's episode: Corporate communications teams try to sanitize the information coming to employees are fighting a losing battle. With modern information, employees know how companies are really doing. Inauthentic corporate communication can make it feel like the company doesn't care about employees. Two-thirds of employees say their companies a…
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In today's episode: Aligning purpose, strategy, and culture drives revenue growth. A company's purpose is its reason for existing, outside of revenue, in six words or less. What purpose do employees care about? Use key results with measurable indicators as anchors for strategy. An intentional company can get you closer to those results. This episod…
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Call your work besties, besties! Hot SHRM gossip Knowing when to get HR involved What can organizations learn? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (event…
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In today's episode: In making decisions about promotions and hiring, businesses often make the mistake of prioritizing visibility over results. But there are brilliant people in every organization who are doing good work quietly. Visibility is a trap. Good leaders should focus on outcomes--and the company should have metrics to measure those outcom…
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In this episode, Whitney Goodman and Dr. Ramani discuss how narcissism is in the family. This is a great episode for anyone who is wondering: Is my parent a narcissist? How do I deal with a narcissistic parent or family member? How do I set boundaries and disengage? Are narcissistic adult children born or raised to be this way? Should I go to thera…
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In today's episode: Integrity is a tough value to maintain in a world full of tempting choices. But when a leader loses their integrity, the culture soon follows. A culture that values integrity fosters trust. With that trust, a company can afford to move faster than their competitors in decision-making. Scott Wine would rather be 60% right and fas…
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Today’s agenda: Leigh's dream IRL Cringe corporate speak: new sheriff in town Hot topic: So, you didn't get your dream job Letting yourself feel it is okay The grass isn't always greener It's not personal You can choose the path forward Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first …
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In today's episode: Employee decisions driven by an organization's culture. It's often said that the ROI on culture isn't as clear-cut as other investments. But there's no doubt that employee connections and beliefs are instrumental to success. It takes a lot of work to learn about the company's culture and make steps to change it. And that's often…
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Dr. Jessica Kriegel interviews Scott Wine, former CEO of Polaris and CNH Industrial, as they explore his leadership journey, rooted in faith, discipline, and a commitment to integrity. Scott shares his insights on building adaptable, customer-focused cultures, lessons learned from his Naval service, and the importance of critical thinking in leader…
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This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on adult child and parent estrangement. In this episode, Whitney compares the survey results of estranged parents and estranged adult children. She shares her thoughts about the survey results and dives deeper into what this survey has taught us about this issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…
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In today's episode: Part of accountability for a leader is explaining expectations--and helping people achieve them. The whole organization knows when a part of it is lagging. It's a leader's responsibility to remedy that by getting people to change. But if people don't want to change, it might be time for new people. Culture Leaders Daily is a dai…
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In today's episode: Results come from actions. Actions are driven by belief. Beliefs are built by experiences. Current results--for better or worse--are a result of existing actions, beliefs, and experiences within the company. To change results, leaders should avoid getting caught in the "action trap." Think about the experiences you want employee…
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Weather If you're a boss... don't do this Be careful who you get your info from Stay safe Besties!! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at http…
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In today's episode: Good business requires more than just data--it's about the human element of discernment, decision-making, and interpreting what the data means. AI has the power to connect more dots than we've ever seen, but it also won't replace our ability to empathize. The people who know how to use AI will come out on top in the shifting eco…
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In this episode, Whitney shares the findings from a survey of 2382 estranged adult children. She offers a deep dive into why many distance themselves from their parents. The survey reveals common themes such as unresolved conflict, emotional or physical harm, and the lasting impact of difficult childhood experiences, where self-preservation sometim…
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In today's episode: It's not that nobody wants to work anymore--young people are just expecting fair wages, non-toxic workplaces, and fulfilling work. And this is capitalism at work. "Living with parents" is seen as a failure to launch, despite it being a sound financial decision in a historically bad housing market. Corporations aren't competing w…
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Today’s agenda: Giving yourself a title Cringe corporate speak: aligned Hot topic: All things AI at work General overview and types of AI Do's and don'ts to keep in mind When is it helpful? Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) …
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In today's episode: It's growing increasingly common for companies to put up "ghost job" postings that they never intend to hire for. This is for three main reasons: to signal strength (look how many people we're hiring!), to interview employees from competitors, and to strike some fear into current employees. It's a great short-term motivator and …
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Dr. Jessica Kriegel is joined by Wais Achikzad, a senior consultant at Culture Partners with extensive experience in investment banking, and Patrick Curtis, founder and CEO of Wall Street Oasis. They discuss the accelerated timeline for investment banking recruitment out of college, the immense burnout caused by the "work hard, play hard" lifestyle…
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This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on Adult Child and Parent estrangement. In this episode, Whitney discusses the findings from a survey of 204 estranged parents. You will hear how this group of parents feels about their estrangement from their adult child, what they're willing to do to fix the relationship, and if therapists and social media really…
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In today's episode: Despite its high salaries and "work hard, play hard" lifestyle, Wall Street is burning through young workers. In the long run, this is bad for the banks who want to recruit top talent who will be leaders in 10-15 years. The problem is the divide between junior analysts and middle-management leadership. Culture Leaders Daily is a…
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In today's episode: The pandemic opened up a lot of conversations about mental health care, as more people were visibly struggling. Despite those advances, there's still a stigma against talking about mental health in the workplace, for fear it will be used in hiring and promotion decisions. When businesses consistently promote well-being, mental h…
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy Q4 or 4Q Social breaks Don't assume... like, ever Cringe comments courtesy of LinkedIn Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www…
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In today's episode: The longshoremen strike is over, for now--they've agreed on a wage increase, but the automation question is still open. The union's opposition to automation isn't about fancy new technology, but things like parking gates and timecard stamping. With these tactics, they're making the argument FOR automation--if things were automat…
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In this conversation, Whitney Goodman answers two caller questions about the complexities of estrangement and the challenges of communicating with parents. She emphasizes the importance of self-protection, setting boundaries, and understanding the dynamics of parent-child relationships. Goodman also discusses the need for accountability and emotion…
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In today's episode: The longshoremen on strike have a lot more leverage than the last few large strikes we've seen. Increased wages are an easy sell for the public. Preventing automation is going to be a lot less popular--it's antithetical to the American Dream. Right now, neither side is taking accountability by focusing on what they can control. …
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Today’s agenda: LOA meetings Cringe corporate speak: ping Hot topic: accommodating disabilities at work How can we support our employees? Cost vs. comfort Ergonomics in the workplace Advocating for employees and yourself Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about ou…
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In today's episode: The longshoremen going on strike are a high-skilled workforce who deal with valuable cargo; they have a lot of power, but job insecurity is still an issue. The American supply chain is STILL fragile because there are no buffers--we removed them all in service of profit. Because of that fragility, even one day of strikes will cau…
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Scott Syphax joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to reflect on his dynamic career as the former CEO of the Nehemiah Corporation and current strategic advisor to Fortune 500 executives. Scott shares his unique blend of strategy and emotional intelligence, often serving as an "unlicensed therapist" to some of the most powerful leaders across industries. In thi…
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Family estrangement and going no contact are deeply painful and complex experiences that impact both adult children and their parents. Often rooted in unresolved childhood trauma, unmet emotional needs, or longstanding power dynamics, estrangement reflects a significant breakdown in communication and trust within the family. Adult children may choo…
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In today's episode: Corporate boards can become chaotic messes when their role in a company is unclear or misaligned with management. Sometimes, management holds back information, sweeping their own bad decision-making under the rug. In truth, executives will become more powerful if they allow themselves to be vulnerable in front of the board and m…
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In today's episode: Delta Airlines fosters a culture of community engagement. But in the wake of the Crowdstrike disaster, CEO Ed Bastian is quoted saying it was too late to reach out to Microsoft and Crowdstrike executives. Cultivating caring relationships involves giving difficult feedback and opening lines of communication. Publicly declaring th…
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: HR Tech Recap Here's to one year of HR Besties (and our first live meeting!) Meet and Greet happy hour The attempted stalking of Blake Lewis Buy in bulk Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first t…
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In today's episode: OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, has left the company at the same time OpenAI is becoming for-profit. That's a dangerous incentive for the world's biggest AI company. For-profit companies are legally beholden to shareholder profit before public good, and we've already seen how profit motives have pushed tech companies toward the addic…
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Surviving family holidays can be difficult when you are estranged or have unresolved tensions with your family. Holidays and events can bring deep-seated conflicts to the surface. The pressure to maintain peace can be overwhelming, especially when you're masking feelings of distrust and hurt. Navigating these relationships requires setting firm bou…
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In today's episode: Employee surveys can be incredibly valuable, but they're often just used as validation tools for executives. Results should be shared with employees--after all, it's their information. Surveying too frequently can lead to fatigue and an overabundance of noise. Once you receive the results of a survey, the next step is to take ac…
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Today’s agenda: Going undercover Cringe corporate speak: ducks in a row Hot topic: All things investigations Why are investigations tough? Keeping the language more human How can we improve investigations? Don't fall for misinformation Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first t…
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In today's episode: The gender pay gap widened last year, for the first time in decades. Gender diversity in leadership is directly correlated with growth and results, but a lot of people still don't want to believe it. Most products are being consumed equally by men and women; it pays to have a better gender balance on back-end. More women than me…
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Who should be in the delivery room? In today’s episode, you will learn why having that conversation with yourself and other family members is critical, especially if you are an expectant mother. Whitney covers why each generations has a different perception and expectation about being in the delivery rooms. Older women, for example, believe they sh…
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In today's episode: The era of employee-centric practices is over--now companies are cutting costs and laying people off. Large companies firing 10-20% of their workforces to meet short-term profit goals is now considered standard. Company culture is still crucial, but the conversation has to start with results and profits for companies to be inter…
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In today's episode: Often, the best career planning happens in the rearview mirror. Specific plans are almost guaranteed to be derailed. But the act of planning (considering what you want and how to achieve it) is crucial for getting anywhere. Getting locked into a specific plan can be a big mistake for leaders. There's always new information to co…
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Vegas, here we come! When in Gatlinburg... (go to Sexy Stuf) Amazon's mandatory RTO Humanity in the workplace Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events…
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