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The Culture ThesisGreatest Hits pt 2The Culture Thesis final episode. In today’s episode, we continue the conversation from part 1 and look back at our greatest episodes. We hope you enjoy and can take something away from our podcast as we have learned so much along the way.
2022-05-2432 minThe Culture ThesisGreatest Hits pt 1In today’s episode, Caroline and Greg reminisce on some of The Culture Thesis's best episodes. This will be a 2 part series that highlights what we have learned throughout this journey and what we hope you the audience can take away from this experience.
2022-05-1030 minThe Culture ThesisHoliday PartyThe Arcamed team breaks down how to make the most out of a Holiday Party. First, we are joined by Mickey Maurer who tells us his best Holiday Story. Then we are joined by Amy Polston Arcamed's Finance Manager who plays a big part in planning our holiday parties. We discuss ROI, Christmas in June, and risks that comes with having a holiday party.
2022-04-2937 minThe Culture ThesisDay of CaringCaring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human. In today's episode, we first are joined by Fatima Johnson from School on Wheels. A non-profit in Indianapolis that enhances education for children who experience homelessness. She informs us on what it means for organizations to meet their civic duty within the school on wheels. We are then joined by Beth Cline from United Way to learn more about how companies can best get their employees involved in giving back to their communities.
2022-04-1250 minThe Culture ThesisFamily vs Team vs TribeMany labels have been thrown around to describe an organization, but what is the correct one. That is if there even is a correct label. Today we are joined by Mike Bensi Consultant and Founder at Bensi & Company to debate the topic. To find out more about Mike you can visit his website here: Culture | Leadership | Bensi & Company (mikebensi.com)
2022-03-2936 minThe Culture ThesisWhat's The ImpactHow much does company culture impact the individuals? Today we bring on guests Jon Desalvo Arcamed's CEO and Lori Squatrito to discuss the impact the Arcamed culture has had on their children. This gives a better insight into how culture can impact the personal lives of employees.
2022-03-1545 minThe Culture ThesisGenerational Gap pt 2Today we bring back the wonderful Lindsay Boccardo to continue our discussion about the generational gap. Lindsay helps us understand that there is more to the gap than just when you were born and shares her slide deck that helps how organizations better understand the differences within their organization. After we put Lindsay's slide deck to the test with two of our Gen Z interns, Gavin Stein and Taylor Miller.
2022-03-011h 13The Culture ThesisArt of ListeningIf you were meant to talk more than listen you'd have two mouths and one ear. Listening can be one of the hardest skills but is vital for the success of any organization. We are first joined by our intern Gavin to talk about a time listening played a role in his academics. We will then be joined by Paul Ashley a Senior VP and Advisor for First Person. Paul helps us understand how listening can play a huge role in interactions with clients and people within your own organization. https://firstpersonadvisors.com/first-person-advisors-benefits-firm-acquired-by-nfp/
2022-02-1551 minThe Culture ThesisESOP CultureTo end our 3 part series we take a dive into what it's like to be part of an employee-owned organization. We will be joined by Mike Parrett who was the SVP CFO at Herff Jones and is now a board member for several ESOP's. Mike gives us great insight into what it's like inside of an ESOP and how the structure impacts the employees.
2022-02-0139 minThe Culture ThesisFamily Owned CultureIt's said great teams are like family, but what happens when the team is really family? On our 2nd episode of the organizational structure series, we break down what it's like at a family-owned organization. First, we hear from Derek Arcamed's Operations Manager, who also helps run "Their business Name" with his wife. Next, we will be joined by Steve Walker the CEO of WALKER. WALKER was started by Steve's grandmother and now has its 4th generation of the family in the business. Steve gives us great insight into how his family has handled balancing family and business.
2022-01-1851 minThe Culture ThesisPublicly Owned CultureDo the pressures of being a publicly owned company affect the culture of the business? We kick off our 3 part series of organizational structure by first discussing publicly owned companies. We are first joined by one of our own team members Katie, to talk about her experience prior to Arcamed when she was working for a publicly owned company. Later we hear from Jeff Smulyan who took his radio company public, and we learn what it takes to keep a strong culture when taking a company public.
2022-01-0440 minThe Culture ThesisHappiness AdvantageTime for another book review! Jon Desalvo joins us to discuss the Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. We discuss how to bring a more positive attitude to work and what it does to an organization. It's amazing how much positive change can happen just with a mindset.
2021-12-0733 minThe Culture ThesisHoliday BreakThe team is taking an episode break to end the year and we will see you all again at the start of 2022! Wishing all our viewers happy holidays.
2021-12-0701 minThe Culture ThesisGenerational GapDo different generations speak different languages? Today we start our highly anticipated topic of Generational Gap with our very own Anthony Johnson. AJ will start our storytime segment on what it's like working with a group of our youngest employees. We will then get to discuss this with our special guest Lindsay Boccardo. Lindsay offers a lot of great advice, on how to best handle the Generation Gap within an organization. Links to books mentioned in the interview: https://fearlessorganization.com/ https://store.hbr.org/product/can-you-hear-me-how-to-connect-with-people-in-a-virtual-world/10193 Link to Lindsay’s we...
2021-11-2342 minThe Culture ThesisProcess vs ResultsIs focusing on the results too much keeping you from actually achieving them? It is always just about the result or should the attention be on the process itself. We dive deep into finding out what works best for organizations and cultures. Does focusing on results lead to quick burnout? Does focusing on the process not allow for enough productivity? Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secret to Happiness at Work, gives us her insight on this topic, and which structure truly works best for organizations. You can find and purchase Tracy's books through this link
2021-11-0953 minThe Culture ThesisLayers of CultureToday we dive into the layers of company culture, and understand how each layer works within an organization. We are joined by two guest today to help break down this topic. Mike Bensi, is the founder of Bensi and Co., where he helps leadership teams move their organization forward. Dr Josh Plaskoff currently teaches MBA classes on organizational behavior. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebensi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshplaskoff/
2021-10-2645 minThe Culture ThesisAuthenticityToday we discuss how important it is to be authentic in a leadership role. We are joined by Adam Weber who is the author of Lead Like A Human, and Co-Founder/CPO of Emplify. He gives us an insight on how leadership has changed and what workers value in their leaders today. Links: https://emplify.com/human/
2021-10-1240 min
The Culture ThesisA Discussion on Multipliers by Liz WisemanToday is going to be a little different! After hearing some really great feedback about the book Multipliers by Liz Wiseman, we decided to give it a read and talk about what we learned on the podcast. Links https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/https://thewisemangroup.com/
2021-09-2846 min
The Culture ThesisRevisiting ValuesToday, we are going to talk about values. We started the conversation around values in Episode 10, but now we are curious about the evolution of those values.
2021-09-1445 min
The Culture ThesisBurnout in the WorkplaceToday, we are going to figure out how to avoid the plague of burnout. Links https://practicingexcellence.com/ https://louisprofeta.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/those-four-words-may-offend-you-also-just-save-louis-m-profeta-md/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-am-bob-phil-rink-pe/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jabr.12002
2021-08-311h 08
The Culture ThesisMaking the Workplace More HumanToday we are discussing how to make the workplace more human. We start by talking to Arcamed’s Operations Manager, Derek Jahnke. Derek is 100% human, 100% of the time! Later, we will be joined by Dr. Josh Plaskoff. Josh spent many years in industry and currently teaches MBA classes on the human aspects of business, including leadership and organizational behavior.
2021-08-1752 min
The Culture ThesisThe Role and Cost of Ethics in CultureWhat is the cost of having an ethical culture? What is the cost of having an unethical culture? First, we will hear from Arcamed’s own Kevin Etzkorn. Kevin is an owner of Arcamed and has a great story to share about a contractor that went above and beyond to act ethically. We will also be joined by two guests. First, Phil Kenney - President of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company. The same company from Kevin’s story! Later, we will talk to Joanne Gavin. Joanne is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Management at Marist Univ...
2021-08-031h 03
The Culture ThesisHow to Manage Culture ShockWhat happens when a new hire’s cultural expectations do not align with a company’s culture? Is there any way to prevent it? Randy Brown, former Chief HR Officer at WellPoint, shares his knowledge on how to properly transition employees into a new or unfamiliar culture.
2021-07-2035 min
The Culture ThesisUsing Tools to Shape CultureWhat tools are available to shape company culture and how can they be used effectively? In this episode, we hear from Marcy Bandick and Mike Elliot. Marcy is a Leadership Development Consultant at The Strategy Forums, and Mike is a Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist at ADVISA. Together they provide expert advice on various tools that help individuals communicate and work together.
2021-07-0652 min
The Culture ThesisThe Father's Day Series Part 4In our fourth and final Father’s Day episode, Greg interviews his dad, Mickey Maurer. Then, the tables are turned and Greg is interviewed by his daughter, Sophie. Key Takeaways Being thoughtful and proactive regarding what company culture is lacking could set a business apart. One persistent commonality is the role of ethics across various cultural endeavors. Setting high ethical standards helps guide business decisions and are important to consider when working with other companies. On an individual level, everyone is going to make their fair share of mistakes, what is important is learning from th...
2021-06-221h 00
The Culture ThesisThe Father's Day Series Part 3For the third Father’s Day episode, our CEO, Jon Desalvo, interviews his father-in-law, Tim Lee. Key Takeaways Similar to the culture of achievement discussed in the previous episode, it is equally important to have a culture of performance. Developing and maintaining a highly visible system where progress can be measured is a crucial component of success. Opening lines of communication to work towards shared goals drive results.
2021-06-1534 min
The Culture ThesisThe Father's Day Series Part 2In this Father’s Day episode, our Business Development Specialist, Alicia Peck, is joined by her father, Tom Peck, to discuss how good people are the key to developing a positive company culture. Key Takeaways: Hiring good people will maximize the positive impact that filters up through the company. If there are people fueling a negative work environment, they have to be let go in order for everyone else to find enjoyment and fulfillment in their work. Achievement is important, but it must be done in the right way. One way to do this is to...
2021-06-0832 min
The Culture ThesisThe Father's Day Series Part 1In our first episode of our Father's Day series, Caroline is joined by her dad, Jim Squatrito. Key Takeaways A company’s culture often impacts the way employees behave and interact with one another. In this sense, it is important to focus in on the people. Our workforce is a competitive advantage which we hope to grow and strengthen over time. Something as simple as having the right office layout could help promote a more collaborative workplace with greater transparency. At the same time, it is crucial to remember the impact employees have on company cu...
2021-06-0140 minThe Culture ThesisCommunity Values vs. Company ValuesHow do community values and company values interact, and can they improve company culture? In this episode, we hear from Ohad Hecht, CEO of Emarsys, a SaaS Omnichannel Customer Engagement Platform. Ohad shares his experiences elevating company culture on a global scale and translating those values between various cultures. References: [5:00] Greg introduces Ohad Hecht, CEO of Emarsys. https://emarsys.com/ [12:59] Ohad references “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh. https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Tony-Hsieh-audiobook/dp/B003QADCNS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IKMH76TU9ZGX&dchild=1&keywords=delivering+happiness&qid=1617639802&s=books&sprefix=delivering+%2Cstripbooks%2C291...
2021-05-1836 minThe Culture ThesisEngaging Stakeholders in CultureAs a company that works with many customers and vendors, how do we involve these various stakeholders in our company culture? We are joined by Jason Cochran, Psychologist, and Co-Founder of Dulead – a virtual director of leadership and development for small business owners. References: [1:30] Greg introduces Jason Sizen, Manufacturing Engineer at Arcamed. [9:15] Caroline introduces Jason Cochran, Psychologist and Co-Founder of Dulead (formally known as iAspire). https://dulead.com/ [14:01] Jason references design thinking approach. [14:57] Jason references Josh Bersin, Author, and expert in talent management. https://bersinacademy.com/?keyword=josh%20bersin&cr...
2021-05-0441 minThe Culture ThesisSustaining and Improving Culture Through GrowthHow do you maintain and nurture culture through growth? To help us answer this pivotal question, we sought the expertise of Bill Oesterle and Tim Fort. Bill was the CEO of Angie’s List for 16 years and is currently the CEO of TMap. A returning guest from episode 5, Tim holds the Eveleigh Professorship in Business Ethics and is a Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. References: [3:00] Caroline introduces Bill Oesterle, the CEO of TMap. https://www.tmap.com/ [29:27] Greg introduces Tim Fort, Professor of Business La...
2021-04-2058 minThe Culture ThesisGreat Leaders in CultureWhat is the role of a great leader in culture? Mark Howell, President and CEO of Conexus Indiana, shares his philosophy for fostering organic company culture. References: [1:13] Caroline introduces Louis Otero, Design Engineer at Arcamed. [6:51] Caroline introduces Mark Howell, President and CEO of Conexus Indiana. https://www.conexusindiana.com/ Key Takeaways: An important responsibility of a great leader is to empower individuals and value their unique contributions. Being receptive to feedback will allow leaders to develop open and honest relationships with their employees and cultivate care for the individual.
2021-04-0640 minThe Culture ThesisThe Role of TrustWhat does trust mean to company culture and how can we maintain it? Tim Fort, Professor of Business Law and Ethics, teaches us a thing or two about building and maintaining trust. References: [1:08] Question of the day. [2:11] Greg introduces Tim Fort. [4:40] Tim explains hard trust, real trust, and good trust. [7:38] Tim explains the three group sizes of natural law. [12:22] Tim talks about total integrity management. [16:02] Tim promotes his books. [18:10] What did we learn today? [19:24] If you enjoyed this podcast please remember...
2021-03-2320 minThe Culture ThesisCompany Values vs. Company CultureAre values the same as culture? Josh Perry, Chair of the Department of Business Law and Ethics gives us his take on values and cultural impact. References: [:33] On this episode we are going to discuss company values with the help from Josh Perry. [1:14] Question of the day. [1:41] Greg gives his take on the question of the day. [7:03] Caroline introduces Josh Perry. [7:40] Josh explains the difference between company cultures and company values. [16:40] Josh explains example about fraud allegations that came from Sears auto centers. [20:09...
2021-03-0921 minThe Culture ThesisHappiness in the Workplace“How do you have happiness on a daily at work? You don’t.”- Simon Sinek. Beth Trammell joins us today as we discuss how we can bring happiness and engagement in the workplace. References: [:28] On this episode we will talk about employee engagement and happiness. [1:34] Question of the day. [2:00] Greg discusses his own metrics of happiness and fulfillment. [3:20] Caroline mentions “Happiness Traps” by Annie McKee. https://hbr.org/2017/09/happiness-traps [7:34] “No Assholes Rule” by Professor Sutton. [8:53] Greg asks, “how can we encourage engagement.” [10:43] Greg references “...
2021-02-2325 minThe Culture ThesisDon’t F*ck Up The Culture Today we will be answering, what is the cost of a bad culture? We have two guests joining us. First, Amy Friedlander Hoffman is the former Head of Business Development at Uber. Then we have Julie Manning Magid who is the Executive and Academic Director at the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence. References: [:23] On this episode we will discuss what happens when the culture goes wrong and look at some real-world examples. [:33] Introduction to Julie and Amy. [1:10] Question of the day. [2:03] Greg mentions the culture at Uber. [2...
2021-02-0940 minThe Culture ThesisWhat Is Culture?Today we will be discussing what company culture really is. Randy Brown, an executive career mentor at the Lacy School of Business at Butler University, will help us answer the question. References: [:46] Today we will be joined by Randy Brown, executive career mentor at the Lacy School of Business at Butler University. [1:26] Question of the day. [2:05] Greg shares story about working at a law firm in Chicago. [3:02] The No Asshole Rule Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, by Robert I. Sutton PhD. [4:15] Caroline introduces...
2021-01-2620 min
The Culture ThesisWhy Do We Care?To start our podcast series off, we explain why we care about company culture. Why should we spend time on company culture? Follow us on our journey to discover more about how company culture impacts the world around us. References: [:46] Question of the day. [1:02] Greg shares his thesis. [2:16] Caroline mentions Forbes’ “Fortune's Best Companies.” https://fortune.com/best-companies/ [2:22] Caroline mentions Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work.” http://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm [2:25] Caroline mentions LinkedIn’s “Most In-Demand Employers.” https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2021-01-1210 min
The Culture ThesisTeaserWelcome to The Culture Thesis podcast. Greg and Caroline are on a journey to grow, learn, and gain expertise in company culture with help from experts along the way. Join us!
2020-12-2802 min