Best tentwentytwo / Culture Partners Podcasts (2024)

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Accountability: The New Competitive Edge 4:47

8h ago4:47

4:47

In today's episode: In today's economy, information is cheap and skills can be learned. The new competitive edge is an honest, accountable mindset. People want to follow accountable leaders. Bosses who lack accountability will never get the best from their employees. See it: what's going on? Own it: what about it can I control? Solve it: what else …

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Setting Goals By Working Backwards 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

In today's episode: People think of their future selves as entirely different people. That makes realistic long-term goal setting difficult. Goals and outcomes are two different things. Goals are aspirational; outcomes are tangible consequences. Instead, work backwards. To achieve an outcome now, what needs to have been true one, five, or ten years…

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The Threat Of Automation 4:54

21h ago4:54

4:54

In today's episode: As workers fight for more expensive packages, automation starts to look more and more appealing for management. The promise is that we'll upskill workers when automation takes their jobs--but this doesn't happen. Thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs are still open because people don't have the aptitude or appetite for them. A…

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ICYMI: A Masterclass in Culture with IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin 58:57

3d ago58:57

58:57

From leading IKEA, one of the world's largest furniture brands, to championing sustainability and innovation, Jesper Brodin's journey is a remarkable tale of leadership and forward-thinking. As CEO, Brodin has been instrumental in steering IKEA towards a future-oriented business model, emphasizing the importance of long-term investments, embracing …

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Creativity Is Everywhere 5:49

2d ago5:49

5:49

In today's episode: Creativity isn't just art and poetry; it's fundamentally about problem-solving and creating novel solutions. Companies are looking for ways to solve problems for themselves and for customers in order to create market share. The world works because of numbers and spreadsheets; even though they're not in museums, they're still cru…

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A Threatened Mass Strike In 2028 6:05

6d ago6:05

6:05

In today's episode: The call is out for a mass, simultaneous strike in 4 years; it would effect hundreds of thousands of workers across industries. Workers are fed up with the cultures at their organizations and the perceived disconnect with executives. They want to feel valued, useful, and recognized. Modern leaders must be willing to give of them…

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The Modern Need For Growth 7:38

7d ago7:38

7:38

In today's episode: Nowadays, investors prioritize explosive growth over everything else--even profit is a secondary concern. The result is companies constantly searching for new, bigger ways to expand past their core product--the thing they were good at in the first place. With the constant need for growth comes innovation. On the downside, cultur…

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Tesla, Consumer Sentiment, and the Cost of Living 4:55

9d ago4:55

4:55

In today's episode: The cost of living continues to rise; people who make minimum wage have been priced out of one-bedroom apartment rentals in most major cities. Politicians are seizing on this data in different ways. Consumer sentiment is a powerful factor that's based mostly on emotion. Despite high debt loads and interest rates, people are spen…

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A Company as a Society 5:30

10d ago5:30

5:30

In today's episode: Companies are analogous to societies: they work best when the organization strives to work for everyone, regardless of ambition, skill, and education. The human cost of layoffs is immense. When an arm of the business is failing, it may be worth redeploying and redeveloping employees: it shows faith and gives them a sense of conf…

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Know Your Numbers 6:25

11d ago6:25

6:25

In today's episode: Small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know their numbers: where they stand and what they need to succeed. Don't run from resources. The tough times are when mentors are most important. Entrepreneurs need to learn to manage their time. Say no to some projects and building in personal time will help avoid burnout. Culture Lea…

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Jessica on NBC: Starbucks' RTO Plan 2:37

14d ago2:37

2:37

In today's episode from: The new CEO of Starbucks plans to bring all employees into the office for three to five days a week--part of a larger trend in return-to-office policies. Ultimately, the pace of technology is pushing us toward virtual/flexible work. Companies pushing for strict RTO will lose top talent who now demand flexibility. Culture Le…

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Three Scary Leadership Practices To Avoid 5:07

16d ago5:07

5:07

In today's spooky episode, three bad leadership practices to avoid: The Poisoned Apple of Favoritism. Don't gravitate toward people who are visible or like you--neither is a good metric for who is doing the best work. The Silent Curse. Don't avoid giving feedback and holding your teams accountable. Conflict is not something to be avoided. The Spell…

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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: The RTO Regression 3:16

16d ago3:16

3:16

In today's episode: A lot of companies are pushing return-to-office mandates as if COVID was just a blip; in reality, culture has fundamentally changed workers' relationship to work. Activity-based management requires employees to be visible at the desk, but outcome-based management is far more effective--and can be achieved without the office. The…

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The Evolving Role of HR: How Leadership, Culture, and AI Shape the Future with Josh Bersin 1:03:38

17d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Josh Bersin, industry analyst and founder of The Josh Bersin Company, joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to dive into the evolving role of HR and its influence on business performance. With 25 years of expertise, Josh shares why HR professionals are essential to organizational success and how companies can transition HR from a cost center to a strategic par…

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How Different Cultures Get Different Results 6:43

17d ago6:43

6:43

In today's episode: Culture is a set of unwritten rules about what's valued and rewarded; it's often set by the founders, and it's hard to change. A company's culture is often very visible; whether it's oriented around competition, cost, innovation, or adaptability. Strikes become more common when management grows out-of-touch with the frontline wo…

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The Early-Career Search For Meaning 6:55

18d ago6:55

6:55

In today's episode: For many young professionals, the 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-car…

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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: What Boeing Got Wrong 5:21

22d ago5:21

5:21

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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Crafting The Employee Journey 5:13

23d ago5:13

5:13

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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Creating Experiences That Build Culture 4:56

24d ago4:56

4:56

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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Failures in Corporate Communication 6:52

25d ago6:52

6:52

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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Aligning Purpose, Strategy, and Culture 4:39

26d ago4:39

4:39

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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The Visibility Obsession 6:15

29d ago6:15

6:15

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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How Integrity Fosters Success 6:07

30d ago6:07

6:07

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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Culture Is The New Four-Letter Word 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

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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Leading with Integrity: Scott Wine on Faith, Discipline, and Transforming Company Culture 47:33

1M ago47:33

47:33

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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Change The People Or Change The People 3:31

1M ago3:31

3:31

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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Jessica at UKG Aspire: The Results Pyramid 6:48

1M ago6:48

6:48

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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Discernment Over Data 6:36

1M ago6:36

6:36

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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The Labor Market Blame-Game 6:23

1M ago6:23

6:23

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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Ghost Job Postings 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

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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Fixing Wall Street Culture with Wais Achikzad and Patrick Curtis 51:05

1M ago51:05

51:05

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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The Wall Street Attrition Problem 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

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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Destigmatizing Mental Health Care 5:34

1M ago5:34

5:34

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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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: What's Next for the Longshoremen 7:03

1M ago7:03

7:03

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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Jessica on Scripps News: The Longshoreman Strike 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

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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The East Coast Longshoreman Strike 6:19

1M ago6:19

6:19

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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Unlocking Leadership Magic: Scott Syphax on Rediscovering Purpose and Empowering CEOs 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

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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Getting The Most Out Of A Board 6:32

2M ago6:32

6:32

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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An Open Letter to Delta CEO Ed Bastian 6:40

2M ago6:40

6:40

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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The Dangers of For-Profit AI 5:27

2M ago5:27

5:27

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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Are Corporate Surveys Valuable? 6:25

2M ago6:25

6:25

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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The Gender Pay Gap Has Widened 6:10

2M ago6:10

6:10

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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"Culture" Doesn't Sell Anymore 4:33

2M ago4:33

4:33

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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Plans Are Useless, But Planning Is Essential 3:55

2M ago3:55

3:55

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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Will Salaries Go Up Next Year? 9:01

2M ago9:01

9:01

In today's episode: American salaries are forecasted to go up by an average of 3.5% next year. Executives face a balancing act: paying enough to retain employees while not eating too far into the margins. Most are happy to pay for performance, but only if they see that performance. That's why they prefer to pay bonuses. The most engaging employers …

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Anticipate Resistance To Change 6:21

2M ago6:21

6:21

In today's episode: Any change to an organization will face resistance for rational reasons: lack of trust, switching costs, competing commitments, and change fatigue--as well as a reflexive identity-based resistance to change. When making a change, start with a majority--even if that's just three people in a room of five. Identify grievances and a…

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Tracking Employee Location Is A Bad Idea 4:40

2M ago4:40

4:40

In today's episode: PwC is using location data to track whether employees are adhering to return-to-office policies. This strategy treats employees like children, assumes they're working without integrity, and loses top talent. These tactics can often act as soft layoffs--annoying employees into quitting so that management can avoid making the toug…

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Dan Streetman of Tanium: CEO, West Point grad, Army Ranger, Harvard Business School alum, and Ironman athlete 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

Dan Streetman joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to dive deep into leadership, service, and resilience. From his military background to leading one of the top cybersecurity firms, Dan shares his approach to leadership, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and the importance of a service mindset. He reveals how personal challenges, like guiding visually impaired…

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Lead From The Middle 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

In today's episode: "Lead from the front" is good West Point advice, but need some nuance--after all, a leader doesn't always have all the answers. "Lead from the middle" means gaining insight from your team and giving them the confidence to take charge. Great leadership is often boring leadership. Humility and support aren't flashy, but they get r…

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The Boeing Strike Is About Culture 3:41

2M ago3:41

3:41

In today's episode: Boeing executives have a difficult task as they negotiate with workers striking for better contracts on top of PR and safety concerns this year. Boeing's profit-focused culture over the last twenty years has come at the expense of safety, quality, and employees--which has cut into its profits. Kelly Ortberg, the new Boeing CEO, …

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