Culture, Tricksters, and Tricky Times with Jitske Kramer

What if the stories we tell (and the ones we don’t) are shaping our workplaces more than we realize? In this episode of VibeMakers, Marnie sits down with globally renowned corporate anthropologist and bestselling author Jitske Kramer to explore how culture is created, broken, and rebuilt, especially in the messy, uncertain middle we call tricky times. From voodoo priests in Togo to startup teams in Amsterdam, Jitske brings her deep fieldwork and sharp perspective to questions like: 🌀 What is liminal space, and why are so many organizations stuck there? 📜 How have we accidentally turned growth into a cultural obsession…and what’s the cost? 🧙‍♀️ Who really holds the “soul” of the tribe, and how do modern shamans show up in the workplace? 🎭 What happens when we put tricksters in charge instead of letting them challenge power from the outside? This conversation is a powerful wake-up call for anyone building cultures of belonging, leading through change, or navigating the tension between ambition and sustainability. 📚 Grab your copy of Tricky Times 🔗 Connect with Jitske 📝 Follow Jitske’s work on Substack