Building Culture Through People-First Leadership | Cole Vandee | Unfinished Business w/ David Sliman
In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Cole Vandee, a dynamic people-first leader who’s reshaping how organizations approach culture, communication, and trust. Cole shares his powerful career journey—including what he learned from taking big risks, stepping into leadership roles without a playbook, and discovering that vulnerability and consistency are more important than titles. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a culture stick, why some leaders inspire while others deflate, or how to lead with more authenticity and less ego—this conversation is for you.
🎯 Episode Highlights:
💬 Leadership Without Authority: How Cole earned trust and built influence without needing a title
🔁 Culture Is What You Repeat: The daily actions that build—or break—organizational culture
🔐 Leading With Vulnerability: Why the strongest leaders aren’t the loudest in the room
"Culture is what you do consistently. It's not what’s on the wall—it’s what people experience every single day." – Cole Vandee
If you’re a business leader, HR pro, or culture builder looking to shape a thriving organization from the inside out, hit play on this episode. Subscribe to Unfinished Business, share it with your team, and start leading with clarity and care.
📬 Guest Contact:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colevandee
Email: cole@colevandee.com
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfinishedBusinessPodcastShow
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com
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