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“You are the architect of the future of your organization, and it starts in the theater of your

mind.”

How does that statement make you feel? Does it stir up excitement about the possibilities and

the passion that you have to lead your team into a bigger, better future than you’ve imagined?

Or does it discourage you because you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and you don’t know

where to start to get where you r...

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Welcome back to CultureNeer! In Part Two of our series on transforming toxic workplace cultures, we go even deeper—unpacking real strategies that great leaders use to reignite morale, recognize their people, build ownership, and align teams with meaningful purpose.This episode is packed with practical tools to help you:✅ Build a culture of recognition✅ Hold your team accountable with grace and truth✅ Connect ever...

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There is no such thing as a perfect culture. And as a leader you’ve probably discovered from

experience that attaining and maintaining a healthy culture requires continual attention,

nurturing, and intentional effort. Sometimes we all need to take a beat and check our

status—determine where we are, what we need to address, and how far we have to go to

develop our team’s potential and make our organization the ...

Todd Rutkowski is a husband of 36 years, a father of four, and grandfather of five. He’s also an

author, and an expert in leadership development, skilled in group facilitation, coaching and

people development. He’s the chief culture officer for Epic Group and has a lot to say about

critical keys to becoming a leader who can truly achieve greatness.

In this episode, Todd talks with Terry about how his beginning in life and a major perso...

This week Terry’s special guest is Rodney Cabaness, husband to Karen for almost 26 years, the

father of four sons, and successful serial entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Southern

Illinois and has invested his life personally and professionally in the communities in his home

state and beyond.

In this episode, Rodney talks with Terry about his humble beginnings as a UPS employee, to working at an automotive dealership , and then o...

If you’ve listened to many episodes of the Culture-neer podcast, then you’ve heard Terry say,

“Your culture is only as healthy as the leader.” This is an important principle to understand,

because as a leader, it’s so easy to get in a mode of burning the candle at both ends, constantly

taking on more responsibility than you can sustain with excellence and a good attitude. The

truth is you can’t lead others well if you’re not leading yo...

This week, Terry shares about the difference between being a leader who bosses a team and

one who coaches those he leads. It’s an important distinction because a boss can command

action, but it won’t create an environment that causes your team players to grow, give, and

thrive.

Listen in as Terry explains how you can make a shift that puts you in the coach role and helps

you empower your people to solve problems and gain greater confide...

As a leader, your ability to create a culture of trust and accountability shapes the way your team operates and how they influence the community. Kerry shares real-world experiences and practical strategies to help you strengthen your team, elevate your leadership, and make a difference beyond just the scoreboard.Take notes so you’ll be equipped to start implementing the new ideas you gain immediately. Because execution – not just ...

This week Terry shares part 2 of his message about the important of a right perspective that

leads to establishing practices that create raving fans among your team members, which is the

key to strengthening your organizational culture. As a leader, this should be a top priority

because a healthy culture is the secret sauce to having a business that rises above the rest and

has a positive impact on the communities you serve.

In this epi...

The key to cultivating a thriving culture that grows a bigger, better organization is confident

leadership with the right perspective. But what exactly is a “right perspective”? In this episode,

Terry reveals the answers to that question.

You’ll hear all about how to break free of the status quo so you can really see the possibilities

that your vision and mission can achieve. You’ll discover why having a purpose that goes

beyond making ...

Have you heard the story about the woman with 100 raccoons in her yard? It’s a true story, and

it can help you discover how to detox your organizational culture…or keep it from becoming

toxic in the first place.

In this week’s episode, Terry reveals common pitfalls that often hinder the growth and

improvements leaders want to achieve. He also shares practical antidotes that can get you back

on track with moving your team in the right di...

This week Terry interviews an intriguing young man who has made his mark in an impressive

way in the business world. Meet Chance Summers, a serial entrepreneur who founded 1689

Cigars, among other businesses, and had the privilege of presenting President Trump’s

Inauguration Cigar.

While his beginnings were not promising – broken home with low income, no healthy father

figure, relatives with ties to the mafia, and more – he shares ...

n this thought-provoking episode of the Culture-Neer Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney invites listeners to explore the Life 360 Plan—a wholistic framework for achieving balance and intentionality across all aspects of life. From family and faith to fitness, finances, and fun, Terry breaks down how assessing and prioritizing these seven key areas can help you build a legacy of significance rather than just success.

Learn how to craft a ...

In this episode, Terry helps you answer the question: How do I build a culture that the type of people I want to select are looking for? It’s critical for you to get this because it’s the key to attracting the talent you need so you can cultivate the extraordinary organization you’re aspiring to achieve.

As you listen, you’ll discover…

• the impact of giving your team members a sense of purpose that’s based on your vision and missi...

This week Terry shares more practical insights about how you can select the right people for

your team. His experiences have helped him discover the best and the worst approaches, and

he wants to help you succeed in choosing extraordinary people who can help you build an

extraordinary organization.

You’ll learn how to decide what time, money and other resources you need to invest in the

people decisions you must make. Terry also ex...

Are you hiring people to fill open positions as quickly as possible so you won’t have a crisis on

your hands? Is a short-term turnover rate an ongoing frustration for you? Do your team

members appear to be enthusiastic about coming to work? Are your customer reviews

proclaiming the vision and values you have for your organization?

As a leader, you’ve likely experienced at least one, if not all, of these issues. They are common

situ...

Meet Matt Tressider, Terry’s guest for this week’s episode. Matt is a native of New Zealand who

now lives in Dallas, Texas, where he cofounded LEADR, a digital workspace company that builds

effective leaders and healthy teams. As the CEO, he has inspiring stories to share based on his

personal experience about key qualities of healthy leaders that equip them to build healthy

teams, and consequently, better organizations.

In their c...

In this episode of the Culture Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney dives into the transformative power of servant leadership. Learn six essential habits that can shift your leadership approach, drive team engagement, and build a culture where employees feel valued. Discover why true leaders serve, empathize, and inspire positive change within their organizations. Whether you’re leading a small nonprofit or a large corporation, these princ...