https://www.spreaker.com/show/culture-architectsenManagementCopyright CultureWise LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/774e4f2202c14aa11fe19a6f305020e1.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/culture-architectsSat, 25 Jul 2026 22:10:14 +0000David J. FriedmanCultureWise LLCrolando@culturewise.comReal-world lessons from culture-building mastersfalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-the-culture-behind-the-numbers-w-chris-powell--73169604
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Chris Powell, CEO of Prosperity Behavioral Health, a revenue cycle management company serving behavioral health clinics. Chris shares how his career in healthcare technology and leadership shaped his belief that even in highly numbers-driven environments, culture cannot be treated as an afterthought.

David and Chris discuss the culture behind the numbers: the trust, clarity, follow-through, transparency, and humility that help teams perform at a higher level. Chris also explains why Prosperity is working to see beyond the claim itself and focus on the patient journey, connecting back-office work to the larger purpose of helping behavioral health providers expand care.

Together, David and Chris explore what it means to build culture as a system, one that helps people grow personally, professionally, and financially while creating stronger results for the organization.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73169604Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn a business built around claims, revenue, and operational precision, Chris Powell believes culture still has to start with people. In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Chris Powell, CEO of Prosperity Behavioral...
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Chris Powell, CEO of Prosperity Behavioral Health, a revenue cycle management company serving behavioral health clinics. Chris shares how his career in healthcare technology and leadership shaped his belief that even in highly numbers-driven environments, culture cannot be treated as an afterthought.

David and Chris discuss the culture behind the numbers: the trust, clarity, follow-through, transparency, and humility that help teams perform at a higher level. Chris also explains why Prosperity is working to see beyond the claim itself and focus on the patient journey, connecting back-office work to the larger purpose of helping behavioral health providers expand care.

Together, David and Chris explore what it means to build culture as a system, one that helps people grow personally, professionally, and financially while creating stronger results for the organization.

]]>3291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-giving-employees-their-brains-back-w-ron-lovett--72744318
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman reconnects with entrepreneur, author, and fellow culture builder Ron Lovett. Ron is the founder of Source Security, the author of *Outrageous Empowerment* and *Scaling Culture*, and the founder of VIDA Living, a community-oriented affordable housing company based in Canada.

David and Ron explore Ron’s unconventional approach to building decentralized organizations with fewer layers, more ownership, and greater trust in frontline decision-making. Ron shares how removing middle management in his security company helped unlock engagement, innovation, and accountability, and how those same ideas now shape VIDA Living’s model of empowering building ambassadors within affordable housing communities.

The conversation covers the difference between low-risk and high-risk decisions, why rules often weaken adult responsibility, and how leaders can create frameworks that help people think rather than simply comply. Ron also shares how VIDA is integrating AI at the grassroots level while continuing to invest deeply in communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.

Together, David and Ron offer a lively, practical conversation about empowerment, decentralization, culture, leadership, and what it really takes to build organizations where people are trusted to act like adults.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72744318Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:15:01 +0000David J. FriedmanWhat happens when a leader decides to give employees their brains back? In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman reconnects with entrepreneur, author, and fellow culture builder Ron Lovett. Ron is the founder of Source Security, the...
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman reconnects with entrepreneur, author, and fellow culture builder Ron Lovett. Ron is the founder of Source Security, the author of *Outrageous Empowerment* and *Scaling Culture*, and the founder of VIDA Living, a community-oriented affordable housing company based in Canada.

David and Ron explore Ron’s unconventional approach to building decentralized organizations with fewer layers, more ownership, and greater trust in frontline decision-making. Ron shares how removing middle management in his security company helped unlock engagement, innovation, and accountability, and how those same ideas now shape VIDA Living’s model of empowering building ambassadors within affordable housing communities.

The conversation covers the difference between low-risk and high-risk decisions, why rules often weaken adult responsibility, and how leaders can create frameworks that help people think rather than simply comply. Ron also shares how VIDA is integrating AI at the grassroots level while continuing to invest deeply in communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.

Together, David and Ron offer a lively, practical conversation about empowerment, decentralization, culture, leadership, and what it really takes to build organizations where people are trusted to act like adults.]]>3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-how-conversational-debt-sabotages-your-company-s-culture-w-gustavo-rizzetti--72376788
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Gustavo Razzetti, CEO of Fearless Culture and author of Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck. Gustavo shares how his career in advertising, innovation, and organizational leadership led him to recognize that many companies do not suffer from a lack of talent or ideas. They lack the cultural conditions needed to put those strengths to work.

David and Gustavo explore how leaders can intentionally shape culture without ignoring the unwritten norms already influencing their organizations. Gustavo explains his Culture Design Canvas, a framework built around alignment, belonging, and collaboration, and discusses why culture must be understood as a living system rather than a set of aspirational values.

The conversation also examines what Gustavo calls “conversation debt,” the accumulating cost of problems, tensions, and disagreements that teams avoid addressing. He shares why even psychologically safe workplaces can struggle with silence, how leaders can approach difficult conversations with greater curiosity and vulnerability, and why speaking honestly only matters when people feel heard.

Together, David and Gustavo offer a practical and candid look at the conversations, behaviors, and systems that help teams move forward.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376788Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanWhat happens when talented people and great ideas are trapped inside a culture that does not allow them to thrive? In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Gustavo Razzetti, CEO of Fearless Culture and author of Forward...
In this episode of Culture Architects, David J. Friedman speaks with Gustavo Razzetti, CEO of Fearless Culture and author of Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck. Gustavo shares how his career in advertising, innovation, and organizational leadership led him to recognize that many companies do not suffer from a lack of talent or ideas. They lack the cultural conditions needed to put those strengths to work.

David and Gustavo explore how leaders can intentionally shape culture without ignoring the unwritten norms already influencing their organizations. Gustavo explains his Culture Design Canvas, a framework built around alignment, belonging, and collaboration, and discusses why culture must be understood as a living system rather than a set of aspirational values.

The conversation also examines what Gustavo calls “conversation debt,” the accumulating cost of problems, tensions, and disagreements that teams avoid addressing. He shares why even psychologically safe workplaces can struggle with silence, how leaders can approach difficult conversations with greater curiosity and vulnerability, and why speaking honestly only matters when people feel heard.

Together, David and Gustavo offer a practical and candid look at the conversations, behaviors, and systems that help teams move forward.]]>2509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-how-a-private-boys-school-cultivates-virtues-and-culture-w-tyler-casertano--71569155]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71569155Mon, 11 May 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of Culture Architects, David interviews Tyler Casertano, the head of Haverford School, about cultivating culture and values in education. Tyler shares his journey from teaching in Guatemala to leading a top boys' school, focusing on...]]>4020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-the-power-of-the-collaborative-way-transforming-teams-and-culture-w-lloyd-fickett--71048377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71048377Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David sits down with Lloyd Ficket from the "The Collaborative Way", a framework for enhancing workplace relationships. In this conversation, Lloyd shares insights on how changing the way we relate can lead to better teamwork and...3653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-understanding-the-dimensions-of-trust-w-dennis-michelle-reina--70689072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70689072Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of the Culture Architects podcast, we explore the science and practicalities of trust-building with researchers and authors Drs. Dennis and Michelle Reina. Learn about the three dimensions of trust—character, communication, and...3282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-moving-people-not-just-furniture-larry-o-toole-and-the-gentle-giant-way--70238838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70238838Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of Culture Architects, David Friedman interviews Larry O'Toole, founder of Gentle Giant Moving Company. They discuss Larry's journey from engineer to entrepreneur, the unique culture he has built within his company, and the importance...3606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-from-shopping-centers-to-strong-teams-how-andy-weiner-built-rockstep-capital--69652896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69652896Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of the Culture Architects podcast, David Friedman interviews Andy Wiener, CEO of RockStep Capital, who shares his journey from running a family retail business to establishing a successful real estate investment company. Central to...2894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-culture-as-a-competitive-advantage-w-argosy-private-equity--69440399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69440399Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of the Culture Architects podcast, David Friedman speaks with Lane Wiggers and Don Charlton from Argosy Private Equity about the critical role of company culture in private equity investments. They discuss how Argosy differentiates...3489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-from-biotech-to-climate-action-building-culture-that-scales-w-brian-cali--69243391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69243391Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of Culture Architects, David Friedman interviews Brian Cali, a molecular biologist turned entrepreneur and investor. Brian shares his journey from a young science enthusiast to co-founding Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the...3161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-designing-cultures-where-everyone-thrives-w-leo-sanders-part-2--68542480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68542480Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanPart Two opens with the case for representation—why teams that reflect the communities they serve make better decisions—and explores the outsized role of language in building trust, shared meaning, and belonging. Leo closes with practical guidance...1797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-designing-cultures-where-everyone-thrives-w-leo-sanders-part-1--68542481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68542481Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanLeo Sanders demystifies DEI by defining it in plain terms, grounding it in civil-rights practice, and connecting it to performance: attract broader talent, retain it, and remove barriers so people can thrive. He addresses the common backlash by...1851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-aligning-values-beliefs-and-behaviors-to-drive-results-w-ann-melinger-part-2--68500074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68500074Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanPart Two picks up with the leader’s job of clarity and a practical discussion of value types (core vs. permission-to-play, aspirational, accidental) and how language choices either create dissonance or drive behavior. Ann and David explore how to...1641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-aligning-values-beliefs-and-behaviors-to-drive-results-w-ann-melinger-part-1--68500075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68500075Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanAnn Melinger, CEO of bink, joins David to chart the shift from “engagement” to culture—and why experiences, not perks, reveal who you really are under pressure. Ann introduces bink’s culture compass (values, behaviors, beliefs/mission/vision,...1885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-inside-pella-s-people-first-culture-w-john-bollman-part-2--68229051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68229051Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanPart Two picks up with John Bollman’s answer about Pella’s six culture accelerators and the link between culture and performance. John shares how Pella’s intentional focus on leadership development, recruiting for fit, and integrating acquisitions has...1547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-inside-pella-s-people-first-culture-w-john-bollman-part-1--68229052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68229052Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:15:09 +0000David J. FriedmanJohn Bollman, CHRO at Pella Corporation, joins David for a conversation about how leadership and culture shape a company’s long-term success. In Part One, John traces his career from law to HR, the early lessons he learned at Whirlpool, and how Pella...1548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-bridging-the-divide-nathan-hall-on-dei-and-culture-building-part-2--67943307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67943307Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanPart Two opens with Nathan Hall’s answer to the question: what do people most often get wrong about DEI? From there, Nathan reframes diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational to all culture work, not separate initiatives. He explains why...2067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-bridging-the-divide-nathan-hall-on-dei-and-culture-building-part-1--67943308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67943308Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanIn Part One, David speaks with Nathan Hall, founder and CEO of Culture Check, about his path from sociology student to business leader, and how his turnaround work at Simple Story shaped his approach to culture. Nathan reflects on vulnerability,...1534falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-culture-as-the-catalyst-dustin-campbell-s-journey-from-private-equity-to-persistently-part-2--67694227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67694227Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn Part Two of their conversation, David and Dustin pick up the story with his leap into entrepreneurship. Dustin explains what it’s like to buy and run a company while writing the playbook in real time, the hard truths he learned along the way, and...1977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-culture-as-the-catalyst-dustin-campbell-s-journey-from-private-equity-to-persistently-part-1--67694228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67694228Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid sits down with Dustin Campbell, co-founder of Persistence Management Holdings and Persistently, to unpack his journey from investment banking to private equity — and the powerful lessons he learned along the way. In Part One, Dustin shares how a...1454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-the-art-of-business-anarchy-ari-weinzweig-on-zingerman-s-recipe-for-culture-and-growth-part-2--67076646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67076646Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this second part of their conversation, David and Ari Weinzweig dive deeper into two specific components of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses: their training arm ZingTrain, and their company’s 34 beliefs. Ari weighs in on how much a growing...1705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-the-art-of-business-anarchy-ari-weinzweig-on-zingerman-s-recipe-for-culture-and-growth-part-1--67076645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67076645Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanSince their modest opening in 1982, Zingerman’s Delicatessen has cemented its place as an institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan — rejecting the typical franchise model for food retailers and instead growing into what is today known as the Zingerman’s...2076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-leading-a-legacy-how-andy-busser-sustains-a-century-of-culture-at-pitcairn-part-2--67076644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67076644Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:25:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this second half of their conversation, David and Andy Busser get into the day-to-day teaching and reinforcing of the culture at Pitcairn. Andy answers all the important culture questions around his firm’s historic first acquisition of Brightside...1810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-leading-a-legacy-how-andy-busser-sustains-a-century-of-culture-at-pitcairn-part-1--67076643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67076643Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:25:07 +0000David J. FriedmanFor over 100 years now, Pitcairn has served and advised ultra-high-net-worth families on matters of legacy and wealth. In 2023, the firm’s centennial year, Andy Busser was appointed its CEO — and in this episode, he and David discuss honoring a...1467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-how-wawa-builds-a-culture-of-care-w-ceo-chris-gheysens-part-2--66840033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66840033Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:25:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this second part of their conversation, David and Chris Gheysens continue to discuss the systems with which they transfer and reinforce the culture at Wawa. Chris expands on the idea of culture as a feedback loop, and shares the advice he would...1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-how-wawa-builds-a-culture-of-care-w-ceo-chris-gheysens-part-1--66840032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66840032Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:25:08 +0000David J. FriedmanFor over 60 years now, the Wawa chain of convenience stores has been supplying the US East Coast with fresh food and consistently positive customer experiences. In the course of this two-part conversation, David takes a deep dive into the company...1404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-scaling-culture-lessons-from-roers-companies-rapid-growth-w-brian-roers-part-2--66593361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66593361Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanThe conversation continues with Brian Roers of Roers Companies. In this episode, he shares with David some of the challenges that come with expanding to now over a dozen states in the US. Brian reflects on the importance of being loud as a leader and...1657accountability,brian,business,company,culture,distributed,dynamics,estate,growth,investor,leadership,real,relationships,roers,strategy,team,values,workforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-scaling-culture-lessons-from-roers-companies-rapid-growth-w-brian-roers-part-1--66593360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66593360Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this first of a two-part conversation, Brian Roers shares his journey of co-founding Roers Companies with his brother Kent, and becoming a culture champion along the way. Roers Companies is a multi-awarded multifamily and commercial real estate...1644accountability,brian,business,culture,distributed,dynamics,estate,growth,investor,leadership,real,relationships,roers,strategy,team,values,workforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-designing-your-family-culture-w-steven-shapiro-nancy-shapiro-rapport-part-2--66187360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66187360Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid resumes the conversation with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport on designing Our Family Culture. Nancy and Steven explain how Our Family Culture shapes the way conversations are taking place between parents and children, and why...1922common,community,conflict,culture,dynamics,education,emotional,experiential,family,health,kindness,learning,mental,parenting,resilience,resolution,support,values,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-designing-your-family-culture-w-steven-shapiro-nancy-shapiro-rapport-part-1--66187361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66187361Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:15:09 +0000David J. FriedmanWhat does it mean to be the Culture Architect of one’s family? Over the past year, David has worked with brother-sister duo and lifelong educators Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport to explore this question. In this episode, they recount the...1525community,conflict,culture,dynamics,education,emotional,experiential,family,health,kindness,learning,mental,parenting,resilience,resolution,support,values,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-building-a-24-hour-culture-w-ed-deangelis-of-eda-contractors-part-2--65707521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65707521Mon, 19 May 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David and Ed DeAngelis examine EDA Contractors’ journey to becoming a top workplace. Ed explains how investing in the company’s culture has affected their bottom line, and what it means to build a “24-hour culture.”1857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-building-a-24-hour-culture-w-ed-deangelis-of-eda-contractors-part-1--65707520]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65707520Mon, 12 May 2025 04:15:08 +0000David J. FriedmanEd DeAngelis founded EDA Contractors in 1999, and for the last 25 years, the company has worked on construction and historic restoration projects throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, New Jersey, and New York. Today, EDA Contractors is...]]>1884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-bridging-generations-rethinking-the-millennial-gen-z-workforce-w-dr-kent-wessinger-part-2--64866732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64866732Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanThe conversation resumes between David and Dr. Kent Wessinger on the millennial and Gen Z workforce. Using insights from his proprietary research, Kent imagines the near future where these younger generations have become their organizations’ leaders...1718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-bridging-generations-rethinking-the-millennial-gen-z-workforce-w-dr-kent-wessinger-part-1--64866735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64866735Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid is joined by Dr. Kent Wessinger, researcher and author of Bridges over Ladders: Secure Growth and Fortify Revenue with Millennial Employees, Clients and Members. In this episode, Kent introduces his proprietary research — and breaks down why and...1909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-authentic-leadership-the-art-of-human-connection-w-genevieve-retzlaff-part-2--64866734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64866734Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David and Geneviève Retzlaff continue to explore connections between authentic leadership and high-performing teams — and weigh in on different approaches to the culture-building process.1355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-authentic-leadership-the-art-of-human-connection-w-genevieve-retzlaff-part-1--64866733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64866733Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this first of a two-part conversation, transformational career coach Geneviève Retzlaff talks about getting her start in human resources with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. After a decade in HR and over 40 countries later, at her own company...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-leading-with-purpose-lessons-from-healthcare-culture-w-dr-roger-gerard-part-2--64325927Roger’s website: https://www.rogergerard.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64325927Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and Dr. Roger Gerard build on the question, “What do employees really need from their leaders?” Roger shares the 5 golden promises leaders need to make and keep as if their life depended on it, and the advice he would give his younger self. ...Roger’s website: https://www.rogergerard.com/
]]>1764falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-leading-with-purpose-lessons-from-healthcare-culture-w-dr-roger-gerard-part-1--64325926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64325926Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDr. Roger Gerard brings to the show 5 decades of experience as a leadership consultant and a healthcare executive for ThedaCare and Northern Michigan Hospitals. In this first of a two-part conversation, he and David discuss the profound difference...1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-sustainable-success-in-soccer-rituals-culture-w-yael-averbuch-part-2--64325928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64325928Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and Yael Averbuch discuss her evolving perspectives on team dynamics and culture-building, as she moves up from player to team captain to general manager. Yael reflects on the challenges of setting up a young team to be ‘sustainably successful,’...1867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-sustainable-success-in-soccer-rituals-culture-w-yael-averbuch-part-1--64325925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64325925Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:15:07 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes to the show Yael Averbuch, owner of the training app Techne Futbol and general manager for NJ/NY Gotham FC. Yael has been in soccer teams since the age of seven — most notably, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and the US...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-the-aprio-way-leading-with-kindness-through-growth-w-richard-kopelman-part-2--63354709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63354709Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this second part of their conversation, David and Richard Kopelman discuss the value of the Aprio Way during recent mergers, acquisitions, and overseas expansion. Richard reflects on how having a structured company culture has helped to overcome...1409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-the-aprio-way-leading-with-kindness-through-growth-w-richard-kopelman-part-1--63354710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63354710Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes Richard Kopelman — CEO and managing partner of the business advisory and accounting firm Aprio. In this first of a two-part conversation, Richard recounts the pivotal moments that introduced him to leadership, the formalization of their...1247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-the-boomerang-basics-festival-foods-culture-playbook-w-mark-skogen-part-2--63354712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63354712Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanWith Festival Foods coming up on its first decade of practicing the Boomerang Basics, David and Mark Skogen talk about the role that culture has played in the company’s recent history. Mark shares the advice he would give to his 25-year-old self.1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-the-boomerang-basics-festival-foods-culture-playbook-w-mark-skogen-part-1--63354713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63354713Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David sits down with Mark Skogen — CEO and president of the Festival Foods supermarket chain in Wisconsin. Mark is a third-generation grocer, his family having been in the grocery business since 1946. With him at the reins and their...1526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-brave-together-co-creating-culture-that-lasts-w-chris-deaver-part-2--63111490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63111490Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and Chris Deaver discuss how bravery ties into the co-creative approach. Chris weighs in on the idea that, amidst generational differences and constant disruptions around the world, culture may be a company’s best and most enduring product.1821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-brave-together-co-creating-culture-that-lasts-w-chris-deaver-part-1--63111489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63111489Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes to the show Chris Deaver — leadership coach, co-founder of BraveCore, and co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation. Armed with a background in animation and two...1678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-suddenly-in-charge-building-loyalty-leaders-w-roberta-matuson-part-2--62728096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62728096Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid resumes his conversation with Roberta Matuson on what goes into building organizations that inspire employee loyalty. In this second part, Roberta also shares her insights on the evolution of the workforce, and reflects on her early start with...1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-suddenly-in-charge-building-loyalty-leaders-w-roberta-matuson-part-1--62728095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62728095Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:25:06 +0000David J. FriedmanRoberta Matuson, the Talent Maximizer, was introduced to corporate leadership at the age of 24. In 1997, she went on to found Matuson Consulting — and by the 2010s, she had established herself as a top author on leadership and talent optimization. In...1455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-dropping-the-f-bomb-how-fun-shapes-company-culture-w-peter-kusiak-part-2--60876984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876984Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid resumes his conversation with Peter Kusiak on the Fun First Strategy. In this second episode, Peter shares his experiences working with different variations of the workforce, and reflects on how his signature approach to culture-building has...1522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-dropping-the-f-bomb-how-fun-shapes-company-culture-w-peter-kusiak-part-1--60876982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876982Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this first of a two-episode conversation, David sits down with Peter Kusiak — creator of the Fun First Strategy, and the author of Drop the F-Bomb in Your Business. Peter brings nuance to the idea of fun, and weighs in on the importance of...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-orange-blooded-leadership-four-decades-of-culture-at-home-depot-w-crystal-hanlon-part-2--62183002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62183002Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:25:03 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid resumes his conversation with Crystal Hanlon on the systems with which the ‘orange-blooded culture’ at Home Depot is taught and reinforced. Crystal looks back on the biggest mistakes and milestones of her four-decade relationship with the company.1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-orange-blooded-leadership-four-decades-of-culture-at-home-depot-w-crystal-hanlon-part-1--62183001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62183001Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David and Crystal Hanlon go behind the scenes at The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer. Crystal is the company’s Culture Officer, who began her journey in 1985 as a part-time cashier at a Houston branch. Over...1641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-debrief-to-win-fighter-pilot-lessons-in-accountability-w-robert-cujo-teschner-part-2--61084532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61084532Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and Robert “Cujo” Teschner discuss how the debrief process is the cornerstone of a culture of accountability, in the military as much as in the business world. Cujo reveals the two organizations that had the biggest impact on who he is today —...1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-debrief-to-win-fighter-pilot-lessons-in-accountability-w-robert-cujo-teschner-part-1--61084533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61084533Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid is joined by Robert “Cujo” Teschner — the founder and CEO of VMax Group, and author of Debrief to Win: How America’s Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership... and How You Can, Too! In this episode, Cujo shares how his approach to...1423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-faith-leadership-and-culture-reinvention-w-william-vanderbloemen-part-2--60876980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876980Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with William Vanderbloemen. In this episode, William goes into what he calls the ‘archaeological dig’ for his company’s culture, and ponders with David on the processes and merits of rewriting one’s organizational culture.1856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-faith-leadership-and-culture-reinvention-w-william-vanderbloemen-part-1--60876983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876983Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David welcomes William Vanderbloemen — pastor and author of Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest. Equipped with over 15 years of ministry experience and a solid foundation in professional...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-who-not-what-becoming-leaders-worth-following-w-tim-spiker-part-2--60876979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876979Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanThe conversation continues on the two most important areas of effective leadership, as backed by the data from Tim’s book and his years of experience in leadership development. Tim and David do a deeper dive on the value of a leader’s emotional...1857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-who-not-what-becoming-leaders-worth-following-w-tim-spiker-part-1--60876981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876981Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid sits down with Tim Spiker, author of The Only Leaders Worth* Following: Why Some Leaders Succeed, Others Fail, and How the Quality of Our Lives Hangs in the Balance. The book is guided by the principle of Who* Not What, which is that ¾ of a...1309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-the-famous-way-culture-and-legacy-in-a-family-business-w-marc-brian-blaushild-part-2--59666324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59666324Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:25:09 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and the Blaushilds talk about how to keep the rapid growth of a company like Famous Supply always about the people and the culture. Marc and Brian also affirm the power of transparency in building trust, and they open up about the wisdom they...1796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-the-famous-way-culture-and-legacy-in-a-family-business-w-marc-brian-blaushild-part-1--59666325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59666325Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanFor the first time in Culture Architects history, David is joined by father-and-son tandem Marc and Brian Blaushild of Famous Supply. Famous Supply is a fourth-generation family business established in 1933, and an award-winning distributor of HVAC,...1624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-systems-that-shape-culture-lessons-from-beacon-building-products-w-martin-harrell-part-2--59666323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59666323Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanThe conversation between David and Martin Harrell touches on the power of systems in forming habits, and the ROI on working on culture. Martin continues to share his experience with culture-building amidst rapid company growth, as well as his advice...1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-systems-that-shape-culture-lessons-from-beacon-building-products-w-martin-harrell-part-1--59666326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59666326Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid sits down with Martin Harrell of Beacon Building Products. Drawing on his 20-year career that spans from accounting to sales to corporate leadership, in this episode Martin shares his insights on the culture of an acquired family business: from...1494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-why-culture-is-field-fastener-s-best-investment-w-jim-derry-part-2--59060104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59060104Mon, 13 May 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid and Jim continue their conversation on the culture-building journey at Field Fastener. Jim shares his favorite Fieldamentals, visions for the future of the company culture under different leadership, and the easiest and hardest parts about...1725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-why-culture-is-field-fastener-s-best-investment-w-jim-derry-part-1--59060103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59060103Mon, 06 May 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David is joined by Jim Derry, the CEO of Field Fastener. Since their acquisition in 1990, Jim and his brother Bill have grown the company into one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America, providing solutions for...1595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-chief-servant-leadership-systems-that-scale-culture-w-kevin-schnieders-part-2--59060031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59060031Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this second part, Kevin Schnieders fills in the details of his culture-building experiences at EDSI, and unpacks the title of ‘Chief Servant Leader.’ He and David discuss what it means to be recognized as a “cool place to work.”1597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-chief-servant-leadership-systems-that-scale-culture-w-kevin-schnieders-part-1--59060030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59060030Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David welcomes Kevin Schnieders of Educational Data Services, Inc. Kevin started as a training consultant in 1994, working his way up to eventually become CEO in 2007 — or Chief Servant Leader, as he calls it. Under his care, today...1793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-creative-cultures-leading-animation-teams-w-saul-blinkoff-part-2--58610915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610915Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with Saul Blinkoff. In this second part, Saul shares more leadership and culture-building experiences across different studios and projects, as well as his biggest learning about culture from his decades-long career in...1986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-creative-cultures-leading-animation-teams-w-saul-blinkoff-part-1--58610913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610913Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanHere at Culture Architects, we also take time to explore culture from the perspective of other disciplines. For over 20 years, Saul Blinkoff — animator, director, producer, and life coach — has worked with some of the biggest names in media and...1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-building-culture-across-serial-ventures-w-adam-house-part-2--58610914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610914Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with Adam House Sr. In this second part, Adam shares his take on the importance of culture in a growing organization, as well as his culture-building plans for future entrepreneurial ventures.1333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-building-culture-across-serial-ventures-w-adam-house-part-1--58610912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610912Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David welcomes serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and professional growth expert Adam House Sr. With over 20 years of experience in launching and scaling companies, Adam's journey towards becoming a serial entrepreneur has taken...1351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-leading-from-the-jumpseat-peter-docker-on-empowering-culture-part-2--57944614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57944614Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn the second half of their conversation, David and Peter Docker examine Jumpseat Leadership within the context of culture and culture-building. Peter weighs in on how to build an organizational culture that encourages leading from the jumpseat.1475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-leading-from-the-jumpseat-peter-docker-on-empowering-culture-part-1--57944615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57944615Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanToday’s episode features Peter Docker, former Royal Air Force pilot, leadership consultant, and executive coach. In this first half of the conversation, he and David break down the meaning of “Leading from the Jumpseat” — both within and outside the...1304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-compassion-meets-healthcare-culture-at-cooper-health-w-dr-anthony-mazzarelli-part-2--56517047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56517047Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid resumes his conversation with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli of Cooper University Health Care. In this second episode, Mazz reflects on mistakes made and lessons learned at the leadership level, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their...1583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-compassion-meets-healthcare-culture-at-cooper-health-w-dr-anthony-mazzarelli-part-1--56517048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56517048Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanHere at Culture Architects, we’re always curious about what other disciplines can teach us about culture-building, and today the spotlight is on the healthcare industry. In this first of a two-episode conversation, David sits down with Dr. Anthony...1626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-work-positive-five-practices-for-a-thriving-culture-w-dr-joey-faucette-part-2--54066650Work Positive framework. In this second part, Joey shares more of his takes on the present-day workplace, the leaders behind them, and the work environments and cultures that they build.
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(WORK POSITIVE LINK: https://www.workpositive.today)]]>1463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-work-positive-five-practices-for-a-thriving-culture-w-dr-joey-faucette-part-1--54066594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54066594Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:05:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes certified Executive Coach Dr. Joey Faucette to the Culture Architects podcast. Long before he was invited to the show, Joey had been referring to himself as a “Culture Architect” — an interesting coincidence that he unpacks in this...1838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-psychological-safety-at-work-stephan-wiedner-s-culture-playbook-part-2--53794979Zarango’s CEO Stephan Wiedner. In this second part, they examine leadership and culture-building within a psychologically safe work environment, and Stephan shares two important things to keep in mind when aiming for psychological safety in one’s organization.

(ZARANGO LINK: https://zarango.com/freepsi/)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53794979Mon, 22 May 2023 04:15:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps up a fascinating conversation with https://zarango.com/freepsi/’s CEO Stephan Wiedner. In this second part, they examine leadership and culture-building within a psychologically safe work environment, and Stephan shares two important...Zarango’s CEO Stephan Wiedner. In this second part, they examine leadership and culture-building within a psychologically safe work environment, and Stephan shares two important things to keep in mind when aiming for psychological safety in one’s organization.

(ZARANGO LINK: https://zarango.com/freepsi/)]]>1638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-psychological-safety-at-work-stephan-wiedner-s-culture-playbook-part-1--53794965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53794965Mon, 15 May 2023 04:15:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of Culture Architects, David sits down with psychological safety expert Stephan Wiedner. Stephan is currently the CEO of two psychological safety-based organizations: the professional coaching network Noomii, which he co-founded in...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-people-first-by-design-unconsulting-culture-w-meg-newhouse-part-2--51704544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51704544Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this new episode, David and Meg continue talking about intentional hiring practices at Inspirant Group. Meg shares what lessons she’s learned from her mistakes and delves deeper into what it means to lead a people-first company.1500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-people-first-by-design-unconsulting-culture-w-meg-newhouse-part-1--51704528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51704528Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanOur latest Culture Architect is Meg Newhouse — co-founder and CEO of Inspirant Group. In 2017, Meg was one of three seasoned consultants who started the Chicago-based firm that has since garnered attention for the work it describes as “unconsulting.”...1368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-infection-control-meets-culture-building-seal-shield-w-brad-whitchurch-part-2--51477043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51477043Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:05:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with Brad Whitchurch. In this second part, Brad shares mistakes made and lessons learned from building the culture at Seal Shield, as well as his hopes and projections for the future of the company.1420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-infection-control-meets-culture-building-seal-shield-w-brad-whitchurch-part-1--51476965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51476965Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David welcomes Brad Whitchurch, the founder, CEO, and chairman of Seal Shield. In 2006, Brad invented the world’s first dishwasher-safe keyboard and mouse, and grew the company into an internationally recognized provider of infection...1330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-the-culture-behind-zaxby-s-rise-w-founder-zach-mcleroy-part-2--50748376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50748376Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps up part one of his conversation with Zach McLeroy. In part two, Zach discussed how he selected his team members to maintain Zaxby’s company culture, as well as his vision for the future of Zaxby’s.1842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-the-culture-behind-zaxby-s-rise-w-founder-zach-mcleroy-part-1--50748349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50748349Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanFor this episode of Culture Architects, David sits down with Zach McLeroy, the co-founder and chairman of Zaxby’s. Since opening his first location in 1990, Zach’s leadership has led the way to Zaxby’s becoming the 30th largest restaurant chain in the...1736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-bayada-way-building-a-culture-of-care-w-mark-baiada-part-2--50392360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50392360Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn part 2 of the episode, David concludes his conversation with Mark Baiada. Listen in as Mark discusses how he’s implemented rituals and behaviors from the Bayada Way and casts a vision for the future of Bayada Home Healthcare and beyond.1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-bayada-way-building-a-culture-of-care-w-mark-baiada-part-1--50392313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50392313Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode, David interviews Mark Baiada, the founder and chairman of Bayada Home Healthcare. Since starting the company at age 27, Mark has led Bayada Home Healthcare to international success with over 350 offices in 8 countries. While providing...1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-the-culture-behind-21-ncaa-titles-w-anson-dorrance-part-2--50142028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50142028Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with Anson Dorrance. In part two, Anson shares the qualities he looks for in his players, and what he is most proud of over his 45-season career.1201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-the-culture-behind-21-ncaa-titles-w-anson-dorrance-part-1--50141976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50141976Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid interviews Anson Dorrance, the legendary head coach of the Women’s Soccer Team at the University of North Carolina. Throughout his 45 seasons as head coach of the Tar Heels, Anson has led his team to over 1,000 wins including 21 NCAA...1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-winning-through-culture-coach-deanna-knobloch-s-formula-part-2--49788964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49788964Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps his conversation with Deanna Knobloch. In part two, Deanna reflects on her long coaching career, and how this team made an impact on the coaches, the players, and the parents, beyond the game.1850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-winning-through-culture-coach-deanna-knobloch-s-formula-part-1--49788938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49788938Mon, 30 May 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanThe guest today is Deanna Knobloch, the legendary former girls’ lacrosse coach at Moorestown High School. During her 27 years coaching the Quakers, Deanna’s leadership carried the team to unprecedented success, including 15 state championships. Her...1623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-how-onedigital-scaled-through-intentional-culture-w-adam-bruckman-part-2--49728644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49728644Mon, 16 May 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid continues his conversation with Adam Bruckman. In part two, Adam shares the journey and growth OneDigital has experienced over the years, as well as the lessons learned along the way.1696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-how-onedigital-scaled-through-intentional-culture-w-adam-bruckman-part-1--49682578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49682578Mon, 09 May 2022 04:25:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn this episode of Culture Architects, we have Adam Bruckman, the President and CEO of OneDigital Health and Benefits. Throughout his extensive career in the healthcare industry, Adam has received numerous awards for his innovation and leadership....1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-leadership-under-pressure-lessons-from-navy-seal-mike-burns-part-2--49230031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49230031Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps up his conversation with Michael Burns. In part two, Mike shares the importance of servant leadership, the skill set he acquired as a Navy SEAL that is helping him today, and why sometimes you need to sacrifice to succeed.1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-leadership-under-pressure-lessons-from-navy-seal-mike-burns-part-1--49230030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49230030Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanThis week’s Culture Architect is Michael Burns. During his distinguished military career, Mike was involved in hundreds of combat operations around the world and is the recipient of numerous military awards, including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor....1562falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-how-successful-culture-change-really-happens-w-kevin-oakes-part-2--49151819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49151819Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:30:01 +0000David J. FriedmanIn the conclusion of David's discussion with  Kevin Oakes, the author of Culture Renovation:18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company, Kevin talks about why companies should rethink the way they bring on new employees and why there are no...1596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-how-successful-culture-change-really-happens-w-kevin-oakes-part-1--49151820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49151820Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:25:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes Kevin Oakes to the podcast. Kevin is the CEO and co-founder of The Institute for Corporate Productivity and the author of Culture Renovation:18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company. Kevin has made it his mission to study...1254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-why-culture-starts-at-the-top-insights-from-ceo-rich-miller-part-1--48897258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897258Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:35:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn the conclusion of David's conversation with Rich Miller, the retired CEO of Virtua Health, Rich talks about the two principles that guided his leadership journey and how his team screened for candidates that would fit their culture.1736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-why-culture-starts-at-the-top-insights-from-ceo-rich-miller-part-1--48897259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897259Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:30:02 +0000David J. FriedmanThis week's Culture Architect is Rich Miller. In 1995, Miller was the CEO for West Jersey Health System and three years later he played a pivotal role in a merger between West Jersey Health System and Memorial Hospital in Burlington County. That led...1471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-building-a-culture-of-service-excellence-w-horst-schulze-part-2--48524776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48524776Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:40:02 +0000David J. FriedmanIn the conclusion of David's conversation with Horst Schulze, the legendary co-founder of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Horst shares what every CEO is responsible for and why the principles of Ritz Carlton's Gold Standards apply to all industries.1762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-building-a-culture-of-service-excellence-w-horst-schulze-part-1--48524775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48524775Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:55:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes legendary Culture Architect, Horst Schulze. Horst is one of the co-founders of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company and over the course of his career transformed the approach of service and hospitality across multiple industries. In part one,...1947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-leading-through-values-culture-lessons-from-the-u-s-army-w-peter-bayer-part-2--48255423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48255423Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps up his conversation with Peter Bayer Jr., who proudly served over 29 years as a Soldier in the United States Army and is currently the SVP of Operations at Penske Logistics.  In part two, Pete talks about the most difficult part of his...1485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-leading-through-values-culture-lessons-from-the-u-s-army-w-peter-bayer-part-1--48255422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48255422Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid welcomes Peter Bayer Jr. to the podcast. Pete is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Penske Logistics. He is also the recipient of the Silver Star while serving in the United States Army during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, where he helped...1296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-how-dean-smith-shaped-a-champion-s-mindset-w-matt-doherty-part-2--48041341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48041341Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:15:02 +0000David J. FriedmanDavid wraps up his conversation with Culture Architect,  Matt Doherty, the former head coach at Notre Dame and North Carolina and the best-selling author of Rebound: From Pain to Passion – Leadership Lessons Learned. In part two, Matt imparts some...1789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-how-dean-smith-shaped-a-champion-s-mindset-w-matt-doherty-part-1--48041340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48041340Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:11:34 +0000David J. FriedmanOn the premiere episode of Culture Architects, David welcomes Matt Doherty.  Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship team at North Carolina where he was coached by the legendary Dean Smith. He then went on to spend 22 years as a college...1753falsefull