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September 26, 2025 β€’ 47 mins

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Why do most leaders fail when trying to change their organizational culture? Karl Johnson, former Fortune 500 executive from Mars and Cargill, shares why culture is a "lagging indicator" and the integral model that shows leaders exactly where to focus instead for measurable brand performance results.
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In this episode of "Recipe to Revenue," Karl shares his journey from academia to Fortune 500 companies and the systematic approach to aligning culture with brand proposition for increased brand equity.

Watch to learn more about:
🎯 Why organizational culture is a lagging indicator and the three areas to focus on instead
πŸ“ˆ The integral model for understanding how employee mindset, leadership behavior, and systems create culture
πŸ’‘ How companies like Polaris, Mars, and UPS align culture with their brand differentiation
πŸ”„ The "say-do ratio" leadership concept that determines culture change success
⚑ Simple tactics like "safety moments" that reinforce company values in remote and in-person settings
πŸš€ How to identify informal influencers in your organization beyond the org chart


Whether you're a business leader struggling with culture change or looking to strengthen the connection between your internal culture and external brand, this episode offers practical frameworks based on proven Fortune 500 experience and academic research.

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