🎙️ Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts — A New Conversation on Culture Begins
Welcome to the very first episode of Collaborative Culture! In this kickoff conversation, you'll meet your co-hosts:
- Dr. Kristine Gentry, a cultural anthropologist and founder of Culture Grove
- Monica Smith, a globally-minded leadership coach and founder of Tradewinds Career Consulting
Together, they’re on a mission to redefine how we talk about culture at work.
In this premiere episode, Kristine and Monica share their personal journeys into culture work, the pivotal moments that shaped their philosophies, and how their unique perspectives—grounded in both academic research and real-world leadership—inform their approach to collaboration, leadership, and building thriving teams.
🔍 What to Expect This Season
Get a preview of upcoming episodes exploring:
- Why “culture fit” is a myth
- Navigating cross-cultural challenges in the workplace
- The link between trust and collaboration
- How to build truly high-performing teams—and what gets in the way
Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, team manager, or culture enthusiast, Collaborative Culture will challenge you to see culture not as a vibe, but as the operating system of your team.
📅 New episodes drop every other Wednesday at 8 AM Central.
👉 If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and share it with your community.
🔗 Connect with your hosts:
- Kristine Gentry
- Website: www.culturegrove.com
- LinkedIn: Kristine McKenzie Gentry
- Email: kristine@collaborative-culture.com
- Monica Smith
- Website: www.tradewindscareerconsulting.com
- LinkedIn: Monica Mary Smith
- Email: monica@collaborative-culture.com
Thanks for Listening!
We’d love to hear from you.
Kristine Gentry, PhD
kristine@collaborative-culture.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Kristine McKenzie Gentry
Monica M. Smith
monica@collaborative-culture.com
🌐 www.tradewindscareerconsulting.com
If you enjoyed the show, please: subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who cares about building better teams.
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