Winning Through Culture: Recent Episodes
Tim Flanagan & Amanda Kramer
As we kick off 2026, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer look back on some of the most impactful moments from Winning Through Culture in 2025.
This Best Of episode brings together four standout conversations that captured the heart of what it means to lead with intention in today’s world—where performance, wellbeing, identity, and innovation are deeply intertwined.
Across these clips, a clear theme emerges: winning cultures are human-centered, purpose-driven, and built with care.
You’ll hear reflections on identity beyond titles, the power of presence and storytelling, the importance of recovery and sustainability, and how leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI while keeping people at the center of their organizations.
Whether you’re revisiting these conversations or hearing them for the first time, this episode offers timeless reminders for leaders committed to building cultures where people can truly thrive.
Featured Highlights Kelsey O’Connor (3:00) on identity, resilience, and seeing people beyond their roles * Ross Kimball (8:44) on improv, storytelling, and presence as leadership skills * Dr. Aaron Goodson (16:58) on burnout, recovery, and sustainable high performance * AI in the Workplace* (24:43) on embracing innovation without losing the human element
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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As the year winds down, the pressure ramps up — deadlines, family events, holiday expectations, and the natural urge to “finish strong.” In this episode, Tim and Amanda wrap up their how-to series by breaking down what it really means to close out 2025 with intention and build momentum for 2026.
They explore practical ways leaders can stay present, choose priorities deliberately, strengthen culture during a noisy season, and shift from a “doing” mindset to a “being” mindset. This conversation sets the stage for leaders who want to enter the new year aligned, energized, and better — not bitter.
Key Topics:* Why year-end feels overwhelming—and how to reframe “I’m busy” * Choosing presence over pressure during the holidays * Replacing the to-do list with a “to-be” list * How to decide if 2025 was a winning year or a learning year * The one question every leader should ask before January 1 * Building your Personal Board of Directors: challenger, encourager, protector, integrator * Creating small wins that build real momentum * Using reflection, clarity breaks, and intention to enter 2026 strong
Related Content: Living Your Core Values to Drive Growth: A Vision for 2025 | How to Build and Fuel a Healthy Company Culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, hosts Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer sit down with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, bestselling author, and founder of The Learning Moment. Known globally as The Culture Coach and affectionately as The Dean of Dumbassery, Garry shares timeless lessons on leadership, learning, and creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and inspired to do their best work.
Garry explores how great leadership is simple—but never easy. From the meaning behind his book Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It to his “Maniac Pledge” for accountability, he emphasizes that effective leaders balance courage with care and toughness with tenderness. His approach to leadership centers on trust, curiosity, and continual learning—what he calls “learning moments.”
Through engaging stories and practical wisdom, Garry outlines the four cultural pillars every organization needs: care, candor, accountability, and responsibility. He reminds us that when leaders build cultures of trust and openness, people not only perform better—they go home happy, and that happiness ripples out into families and communities.
Key Topics: The real meaning behind Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It* and lessons from the humble donkey * Leading with both toughness and tenderness: the heart of gold and backbone of steel * The “Maniac Pledge” and how to empower accountability in organizations * Why “learning moments” turn mistakes into growth * The four pillars of a thriving culture: care, candor, accountability, responsibility * Creating clarity through hierarchical core values * How leaders can coach, not manage—and why it matters for culture * The ripple effect of happy workplaces on families and communities
About Garry Ridge:Garry Ridge is the Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from National University, recognized for his lifetime contribution to leadership, organizational culture, and workplace transformation. He also holds a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.
Known globally as The Culture Coach, Garry helps leaders design workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and inspired to do their best work. Through his firm, The Learning Moment, he partners with executives to create cultures of trust, collaboration, and purpose-driven performance. He also serves on the boards of The Gorilla Glue Company and Eastridge Workforce Solutions, where he brings decades of global leadership expertise.
A sought-after speaker and bestselling author, Garry co-authored Helping People Win at Work with Ken Blanchard and contributed to Work is Love Made Visible. His most recent book, the USA Today bestseller Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It, reinforces his belief that great leadership is simple—but never easy.
Affectionately known as The Dean of Dumbassery, Garry champions the idea of “learning moments,” encouraging leaders to turn mistakes into opportunities for growth. His core philosophy is clear: when people feel safe, valued, and connected, they do their best work—and go home happy. That ripple effect strengthens families, communities, and ultimately, the world.
Related Content: Braving the Workplace: Building Belonging and Leadership with Dr. Beth Kaplan | How to Build and Fuel a Healthy Company Culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Garry Ridge: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * The Learning Moment Inc
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, hosts Amanda Kramer and Tim Flanagan are joined by Dr. Beth Kaplan, author of Braving the Workplace and a leading expert in belonging and leadership development. Together, they explore how leaders can create brave spaces—environments where truth is told with care and vulnerability meets accountability.
Dr. Kaplan discusses the difference between safe and brave spaces, the impact of belonging uncertainty on performance, and why care—not perfection—is at the heart of effective leadership. The conversation uncovers practical ways for leaders to replace assumptions with invitations, meet people where they are, and build cultures rooted in authenticity and care.
Key Topics:* The difference between inclusion and belonging—and why both matter * How to balance vulnerability, candor, and accountability as a leader * Why psychological safety fuels courage and growth * Practical ways to show genuine care and strengthen team connections * How progress, not perfection, creates sustainable success
Dr. Kaplan also shares findings from her ongoing research with the University of Pennsylvania and offers a reminder that leadership is never neutral—it’s either healing or harmful.
About Dr. Beth Kaplan:Dr. Beth Kaplan is a researcher, writer, and thought leader on belonging and leadership development. Through her work with organizations like Salesforce, Georgetown University, and the Carnegie Foundation, she helps people and teams thrive through care, courage, and connection. Learn more at drbethkaplan.com
Related Content: Winning Women Series | Kristen Eskew on Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging | How to Build and Fuel a Healthy Company Culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Dr. Beth Kaplan: Facebook | X | Instagram | LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * DrBethKaplan.com
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Tim Flanagan speak with Tim Kelley, a global expert on purpose and author of True Purpose. Tim shares his insights on why most organizations struggle to define a meaningful purpose statement—and how to create one that sparks real inspiration and change.
The conversation explores why strong purpose statements often provoke both positive and negative reactions, and why that tension is a sign of authenticity and boldness. Tim outlines practical methods for uncovering purpose, including both conscious brainstorming and deeper subconscious approaches, and explains how leaders can test the strength of a purpose statement through measurable reactions. He also emphasizes the importance of regularly revisiting and refining purpose statements to keep them relevant and impactful.
Drawing from his experience coaching executives, governments, and global organizations, Tim highlights why purpose is more than words on a wall—it’s the foundation for engagement, fulfillment, and lasting culture.
Key Topics:* Why many companies fail in crafting compelling purpose statements * How to gather meaningful insights through “purpose-adjacent” questions * Using strong reactions—positive or negative—as the best indicator of a powerful purpose * Why bold and even “arrogant” purpose statements inspire action * The role of unconscious methods in uncovering deeper purpose * How purpose fuels employee engagement and cultural alignment * Practical ways to apply purpose in daily decision-making
About Tim Kelley:Tim Kelley is a global authority on purpose, an acclaimed speaker, and the author of True Purpose. He has trained more than 1,000 consultants, therapists, and coaches in his methods and worked with leaders from companies such as Alibaba, Oracle, and PwC, as well as government ministers and presidential candidates. A certified Conscious Capitalism consultant, Tim leads the Conscious Capitalism Consulting Certification Program. He holds a mathematics degree from MIT and previously served as a commanding officer in the U.S. Navy.
Related Content: The Power of Storytelling with Danielle Krischik | How to Build and Fuel a Healthy Company Culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Tim Kelley: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * True Purpose Institute
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan interviews Danielle Krischik, partner and chief strategy officer at the Knight Agency, to explore how storytelling shapes organizational culture. Danielle shares her journey from advertising copywriter to master storyteller, highlighting how stories connect people to their work, their leaders, and each other.
The conversation unpacks why leaders must not only become better storytellers but also enablers of their team’s stories. Danielle explains how stories create trust, build alignment, and turn numbers into meaning, offering practical ways leaders can weave storytelling into everyday moments—whether in team meetings, one-on-ones, or company town halls. She also reflects on the importance of leaders understanding their own story and how storytelling will define the future of connection in the workplace.
Key Topics:* Why storytelling is a foundation of culture, not just communication * The four areas leaders should connect people through story: company, work, leader, and team * Turning “the grind” into purpose by giving the why behind the work * The role of compassion, authenticity, and even failure in building trust * Captivate, Relate, Motivate: Danielle’s framework for powerful storytelling * How owning and reframing your personal story can strengthen your leadership
About Danielle Krischik:Danielle Krischik is a master storyteller, executive advisor and Partner of Knight Agency, a marketing company based in Orlando, Florida, and Kansas City, Missouri, that builds business through human connection. With a background in story strategy and corporate communications, Danielle has worked with Fortune 500 companies and rising entrepreneurs alike. She is the creator of The Story Effect, an award-winning podcast and proven framework that transforms the way leaders communicate and connect. A former ballerina, Danielle still takes the stage as a speaker and leads storytelling workshops, helping people understand the power of stories to create connection and drive performance.
Related Content: The Purpose Summit Insights | Michael Reddington: Unlocking Commitment Through Disciplined Listening
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Danielle Krischik: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * The Knight Agency * The Story Effect Podcast
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer introduce the new How To series, a step-by-step guide for building and sustaining a thriving company culture. They share why culture is one of the most overlooked drivers of business success and why it matters for organizations of every size—from startups to large enterprises.
Tim and Amanda explore foundational truths about culture, including the importance of authentic values, trust, and connection in the workplace. They also discuss how leaders can measure culture with both tangible metrics and intangible impact, the role of compassion and radical candor in leadership, and how small, intentional daily choices shape resilient teams. This conversation sets the stage for upcoming episodes featuring guests and practical tools to help leaders strengthen their organizations from the inside out.
Key Topics:* Why culture determines how people show up and how businesses perform * Practical ways to measure and evaluate culture beyond financial metrics * Addressing loneliness, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace * The role of purpose, compassion, and consistency in leadership * Three focus areas to assess your culture: community, listening, and inclusion * Why small daily choices—not grand gestures—create lasting cultural change
Related Content: GRIT as the Cornerstone of Success: Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose with Amy Macari | Book Club: Exploring Learned Excellence Together
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan speaks with Steve Cuss—author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and founder of Capable Life—about how leaders can recognize, name, and address anxiety in themselves and their organizations.
Steve explains the difference between stress and anxiety, introduces the concept of reactivity as a contagious form of anxiety, and shares practical steps leaders can take to diffuse it. Drawing from his experiences as a trauma and hospice chaplain, pastor, and leadership coach, Steve highlights the importance of self-awareness, faith, and creating cultures where people feel safe to be fully themselves.
Key Topics:
- How reactivity shows up in leaders and spreads within organizations
- Practical strategies for noticing, naming, and diffusing anxiety
- The role of faith and self-compassion in leadership well-being
- Why emotionally healthy teams grow faster and sustain long-term impact
- How leaders can create cultures where everyone is cared for, not just managed
Steve’s message is clear: leadership growth begins with learning to manage your own anxiety, and in doing so, you open the door to healthier organizations and deeper human connection.
About Steve Cuss
Steve Cuss is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and founder of Capable Life, an online community that equips leaders to lower anxiety, relieve pressure, and be more present. With over 25 years in pastoral leadership, Steve has served diverse organizations—from hospitals to Fortune 500 companies—and is known for his practical, compassionate approach to leadership development.
Related Content: Behind the Mic: Leadership Lessons and Life with Tim Flanagan | Integrating Faith in the Workplace with David Wachter
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Steve Cuss: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Tim Flanagan dive into Learned Excellence by Dr. Eric Potterat and Alan Eagle. The book outlines five mental disciplines—values and goals, mindset, process, adversity tolerance, and balance and recovery—that shape how we pursue excellence in work and life.
Amanda and Tim share their personal “aha” moments from the book, including the value of focusing on process, the importance of the black box method for overcoming setbacks, and how incremental growth builds resilience. They also explore how community, recovery, and intentional leadership play a role in creating a thriving culture.
This conversation blends practical insights with personal reflection, offering listeners tools and perspectives for applying the principles of Learned Excellence in their own leadership journeys.
Key Topics:* Why excellence is learned, not innate * The five mental disciplines from Learned Excellence * Insights on growth mindset, resilience, and community * Practical takeaways like the black box method and the 1% better principle * How leaders can balance performance with recovery for long-term impact
Related Content: Michael Reddington: Unlocking Commitment Through Disciplined Listening | Core Value 5: Balance
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture*In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, hosts Amanda Kramer and Tim Flanagan sit down with Kelsey O’Connor, a former Division 1 athlete turned motivational speaker, to explore what it truly means to live beyond the labels we carry. After a life-altering injury ended her softball career, Kelsey was forced to confront the loss of identity and navigate the uncertainty that followed. Through resilience, faith, and community support, she redefined success—focusing not on titles or roles, but on character, heart, and impact.
Kelsey shares how that transformation led to a viral graduation speech and a new calling to help others do the same. This episode explores how leaders and individuals alike can create cultures that see and celebrate people for who they truly are.
Key Topics:
- The head injury that changed Kelsey’s life—and the self-work that followed
- What it means to live “beyond labels” and how to embrace identity shifts
- How journaling, volunteering, and faith supported her recovery
- Tools for leaders to cultivate a culture of recognition beyond job titles
- Why small moments of intentionality can have a lasting impact
- The power of describing people by their heart, not just their role
Related Content: “Lead Like You Were Meant To” with Rob McKinnon | The Intentionality of Company Leaders
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Kelsey O’Connor: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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As we pass the halfway point of 2025, now is the perfect time to ask: are you still living your core values?
In this special mid-year re-release, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer revisit one of the most impactful conversations from earlier this year—centered around core values, vision, and a practical exercise to guide your growth.
Originally shared in January, this episode is just as relevant today. You’ll hear why values are more than words on a wall, how they influence decisions and culture, and what it really means to live them. Plus, Tim shares a timeless practice from a mentor—writing an “accomplishments letter”—that can help you reflect on the year ahead as if it’s already happened.
Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or someone striving for personal growth, this is your opportunity to pause, reflect, and re-align.
Episode Highlights:1. Re‑center on your core values * + Ask: Are your actions and outcomes still aligned with those foundational values? + Use structured tools—surveys, team check‑ins, scorecards—to assess alignment. 2. Make values visible * + Reinforce your values in daily routines: meetings, performance reviews, peer shout‑outs. + Celebrate specific behaviors that exemplify your values. 3. Measure culture in action * + Track engagement, retention, and customer feedback metrics associated with values-led initiatives. + Look for connections between lived values and impact—on performance, collaboration, and external results. 4. Adapt‑and‑refine * + As Tim and Amanda reminded us, it’s not enough to simply define values; you must live them and evolve them as needed. + Revisit your vision for 2025: are the values still relevant? Do they still point toward your goals?
What You Can Do Today
| Step | Action | | Pulse‑check | Send out a quick values survey: How strongly do team members feel aligned? | | Recognize | Gather examples of values-driven wins so far this year. | | Reflect | Host a mid‑year session to revisit vision–values–action linkage for Q3/Q4. | | Amplify | Replace or elevate one operational cadence (e.g., team meetings) with a values spotlight segment. |
Related Episodes to ‘Mid‑Year 2025 Values Check‑In’: * Living Your Core Values to Drive Growth: A Vision for 2025 * Our Core Values * The Intentionality of Company Leaders
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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As leaders, it’s easy to prioritize performance, results, and responsibility—often at the expense of our own well-being. But true high performance is built on a foundation of health.
In this special Men’s Health Month episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan sits down with Dr. Aaron Goodson, Director of Mental Health and Performance at Duke University Athletics. Together, they explore how elite athletes manage stress, recovery, and resilience—and what leaders in business can learn from those same strategies.
From journaling and self-awareness to intentionally creating recovery space for teams, Dr. Goodson shares powerful insights that bridge the gap between mental health and sustained leadership impact.
Key Topics:
- Why recovery must be intentional, not optional
- How to spot early signs of burnout
- Why stress isn’t the enemy—and how to work with it
- The difference between evaluating and judging yourself
- What it looks like to lead by example, even imperfectly
Related Content: Prioritizing Mental Health in Sports and Business with Lisa Bonta Sumii | Combating a Culture of Busyness
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Dr. Aaron Goodson: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer sit down with Michael Reddington, Certified Forensic Interviewer and author of The Disciplined Listening Method. Michael shares how techniques from forensic interviewing and cognitive psychology can transform leadership communication—especially in high-stakes business conversations.
From understanding hidden resistance to building trust and uncovering unspoken concerns, Michael offers practical tools for leaders and advisors who want to listen with intention and drive meaningful outcomes. With a focus on financial services, the discussion dives into how leaders can move conversations from resistance to commitment—without relying on persuasion.
Key Topics:
- Why traditional active listening can fall short—and how disciplined listening goes deeper
- How fear and embarrassment show up in high-stakes conversations
- Techniques to uncover the real concerns beneath client hesitation
- The power of building curiosity and credibility at the start of a dialogue
- Why “certainty is the enemy of listening”
- Common traps leaders fall into when they focus too much on control or outcome
- How to revisit conversations that didn’t go as planned—and rebuild trust
Related Content: Showing Up Better with Ross Kimball: Improv Principles for Presence, Connection & Culture | The Psychology of Sales with Nicole Cramer
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Michael Reddington: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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What does it really mean to “show up” as a leader? Ross Kimball—actor, comedian, and executive communication coach—joins Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to explore how the mindset and techniques of improv can reshape the way leaders connect, listen, and communicate. Drawing from his own journey on stage and screen, Ross breaks down how presence, adaptability, and storytelling translate into stronger relationships and better team culture. He also shares practical exercises to help leaders listen more deeply, think on their feet, and foster an environment where ideas—and people—are truly heard.
Key Topics:
- Why presence is a learned skill, not a fixed trait—and how to develop it
- How improv teaches quick thinking, adaptability, and empathy
- The power of storytelling to make messages stick and create connection
- Using “Yes, And” to strengthen team culture and encourage innovation
- The link between active listening and psychological safety
- Simple mindset shifts to be more present in meetings and conversations
- Why the best leaders aim to make everyone around them look good
Related Content: Client for Life – Mastering Culture and Connection with Richard Weylman | Fostering Innovation with Dan Roselli | Innovation Series
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Ross Kimball: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Richard Weylman, bestselling author and Customer Experience Hall of Famer, joins Tim Flanagan to share battle-tested strategies for building a client-focused culture in financial services. Drawing from his remarkable journey—overcoming a childhood in 19 foster homes to leading sales for Rolls-Royce and The Robb Report—Weylman unpacks how intentional culture drives client acquisition and loyalty. From his books The Power of Why and 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life, he reveals why emotional connection, not just features, wins clients and how advisors can stand out in a commoditized industry.
This episode is a roadmap to creating meaningful relationships and thriving practices. Weylman’s stories, from Freddy’s Steakburger’s $2.7 billion sale to his work with orphans, underscore the power of purpose and persistence in business and life.
Key Topics:
- Why intentional culture is the foundation for client trust and business growth
- The Power of Why: Connecting with clients’ emotional needs, not just financial ones
- Underrated client acquisition tactics, like leveraging clients’ networks and associations
- Simple touchpoints—using preferred names, avoiding “follow up”—to boost loyalty
- Personal habits like daily devotions and positive affirmations for staying purpose-driven
Related Content: High-Growth Strategies in Volatile Times with Dr. Rebecca Homkes | Being Intentional About Culture with Rob McKinnon
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Richard Weylman: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this Winning Through Culture episode, Rebekah Miller sits down with co-host Tim Flanagan for another “Ask Me Anything.” From childhood dreams of being a cowboy to leading The Pelora Group as a third-generation financial services veteran, Tim shares stories of hard work, self-awareness, and cultural impact. He opens up about the books, mentors, and philosophies that shaped him, offering young leaders practical wisdom for navigating today’s challenges with intention and grit.
This episode is a blend of nostalgia, humor, and actionable insights, revealing how Tim’s Colorado roots and family legacy fuel his drive to build thriving, people-first cultures. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned pro, Tim’s journey underscores the power of showing up and inspiring others.
Key Takeaways:* Childhood aspirations: From cowboy dreams to racing cars and beyond * Early jobs and lessons in hard work, showing up, and relating to people * Influential books like Managing Oneself and their impact on self-aware leadership * The role of faith, family, and mentors in shaping a legacy-driven career * Debunking the myth that leadership is easy—especially in today’s complex world
Related episodes to “Behind the Mic: Leadership Lessons and Life with Tim Flanagan”: Behind the Mic: Amanda Kramer’s Journey, Values, and the Power of Vulnerability | Coaching Tomorrow’s Leaders: Confidence, Growth, and the Power of Mentorship
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Rebekah Miller: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Chelsea Pawlowski, marketing director at The Pelora Group, sits down with Amanda Kramer to unpack how core values like stewardship and purpose shape personal and professional lives. As a mom navigating her son’s limb difference diagnosis, Chelsea launched The Fearfully Made to support other families, turning a challenging moment into a beacon of hope during Limb Difference Awareness Month. Together, they explore the messy reality of balancing motherhood, career, and advocacy, and how organizations can empower people to pursue their passions. Chelsea’s story highlights the power of community and curiosity, offering leaders and parents alike a roadmap for fostering inclusivity and impact.
This conversation blends raw vulnerability with practical wisdom—showing how storytelling, kindness, and organizational support can create environments where everyone thrives. From educating kids to choosing words that uplift, Chelsea and Amanda reveal why living your values starts with listening and acting with intention.
Key Topics:
- Launching The Fearfully Made to raise limb difference awareness and support moms
- Balancing family, work, and passion projects by prioritizing what matters most
- How organizations can foster stewardship by championing employees’ personal causes
- Educating kids on inclusivity with books like Different is Awesome and open curiosity
- The power of words in leadership to build kind, inclusive cultures Related Content: Core Value 5: Balance | Aligning Your Brand and Culture with Chelsea Pawlowski
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Chelsea Pawlowski: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Today’s episode is a special one where we’re stepping behind the scenes to get to know one of the hosts a little better. In this ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode, Amanda Kramer opens up about her personal journey, career, and values—letting our listeners in on who she is beyond the microphone.
While Amanda is known for leading engaging discussions and interviews on the podcast, today’s the day we spotlight her. As one of the hosts of Winning Through Culture and Director of Advisor Experience at The Pelora Group, Amanda has a unique perspective. But there’s more to Amanda than meets the eye—let’s dive in to learn more about her life, career, and what motivates her.
Key Takeaways: Early Influences Matter: Amanda’s mom, a nurse, sparked her passion for caring—now channeled into leadership, not a stethoscope. * Listening Over Fixing: A college peer mentoring gig taught her to ask, “Do they need advice, or just an ear?”—a skill she still uses daily. * Travel Like a Local: With 30+ countries under her belt, Amanda swears by food tours and Airbnb neighborhoods over tourist traps. * Stewardship in Action: Raising guide dogs with her family reflects her drive to leave the world better than she found it. * Culture Myth Busted:* It’s not just events and feel-goods—true culture builds trust, belonging, and tough conversations.
Related episodes to “Behind the Mic: Amanda Kramer’s Journey, Values, and the Power of Vulnerability”: Building a Purposeful Culture with Lila Ressler | “Lead Like You Were Meant To” with Rob McKinnon
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Rebekah Miller: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode, hosts Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer welcome Nicole Cramer, a sales conversation coach, to discuss the connection between sales psychology, leadership, and high-performance culture. Nicole shares her journey into sales and how she discovered that selling is about building relationships rather than pushing a product.
The conversation explores what makes a high-performance culture, the balance between performance and emotional well-being, and the role of self-leadership in driving success. Nicole introduces her Five-Step Dance framework, a structured approach to sales conversations that focuses on curiosity and connection to guide better decision-making.
Nicole also shares insights on how effective questioning, preparation, and active listening create stronger sales interactions. Slowing down, rather than rushing a deal, leads to deeper trust and more meaningful relationships.
Key Topics:
- The Psychology of Sales – Why sales isn’t about selling but helping people make buying decisions.
- Connection Over Transaction – How relationships and trust fuel sales success.
- The Power of Questions – How curiosity and asking the right questions drive influence and leadership.
- Self-Leadership & High-Performance Culture – Why personal accountability and motivation set the foundation for success.
- Slowing Down to Speed Up – Why taking a step back in sales conversations leads to better outcomes and stronger relationships.
- Leading Sales Teams Effectively – Frameworks for coaching and supporting high-performing teams in a competitive market.
Related Content: Leading Your Team to a Winning Culture with Sherry Winn | Living Your Core Values to Drive Growth: A Vision for 2025
About Nicole Kramer:
Nicole Cramer is a Sales Conversation Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Exactly What to Say Certified Guide who works with professionals to master their sales conversations through connection, psychology, and leadership. A former #1 Fortune 500 salesperson, she now teaches sales psychology, strategic communication, and human connection to help clients sell with integrity, influence with purpose, and lead themselves to bigger opportunities—all through the power of self-leadership.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Nicole Cramer: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer dive into the rapidly evolving role of AI in the workplace and its impact on team collaboration, productivity, and leadership. They discuss the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into day-to-day operations while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connection and a vibrant workplace culture. From enhancing efficiency to fostering professional growth, they explore how leaders can strategically leverage AI as a tool for creativity and human interaction. This is an episode about balancing technological innovation with people-first leadership.
Key Discussion Points from AI in the Workplace & Culture:
- Understanding AI’s Role in the Workplace:
- AI as a tool, not a replacement—enhancing productivity and saving time.
- Examples of AI integration: ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools.
- The importance of teaching teams how to use AI effectively to enhance—not hinder—human connection.
- AI’s Influence on Workplace Culture:
- The balance between efficiency and human connection.
- AI’s role in enhancing team dynamics and collaboration.
- Real-world examples of AI enhancing internal communications and leadership interactions.
- AI as a Tool for Professional Growth & Efficiency:
- Leveraging AI for leadership development, curriculum design, and strategic thinking.
- Using AI to refine communication, enhance productivity, and free up creative space.
- The importance of teaching employees how to ask the right questions to maximize AI’s potential.
- Balancing AI & Human Leadership:
- AI as a support tool to increase white space for human connection and strategic work.
- The importance of human intuition, empathy, and leadership in an AI-enhanced workplace.
- Maintaining human-centric values and culture while embracing technological advancement.
Related episodes to “The Impact of AI in the Workplace & Culture”: Innovating New Solutions with Catapult CEO, Dr. Cheryl Richards | Fostering Innovation with Dan Roselli
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, hosts Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer and sit down with sales performance coach Dave Resseguie to explore the power of control and influence in leadership and client relationships. Dave shares his philosophy:
“Control 100% of the things that are in your control | Influence everything else.”
With a background in leadership coaching and sales performance, Dave highlights how mindset, intentionality, and collaboration shape non-transactional relationships in business. He challenges leaders to move beyond rigid processes and design client experiences that foster true connection.
Key Topics:
- The Control & Influence Mindset – Focus on what’s within your control (preparation, communication, actions) while positively influencing external factors.
- From Process to Experience – Transform traditional sales interactions into meaningful, collaborative experiences.
- Leadership in Action – Model intentional behaviors that empower teams and build lasting relationships.
- The Art of Appreciation – Small gestures, like handwritten notes, leave a lasting impact.
About Dave Resseguie
Dave is the Chief Shepherd of The Resseguie Group, working with Fortune 100, 500, and 1,000 companies through keynote speaking, sales training, and leadership coaching. He founded The Industry, a digital training platform for financial services professionals, and is a featured contributor on Forbes.
With a background in financial services and a degree from Moody Bible Institute, Dave integrates faith, family, and generosity into his leadership philosophy. Based in Greenville, SC, he enjoys boating, traveling, and rooting for the New York Mets with his wife Gennifer and their three children.
Related episodes to “Creating Collaborative Client Experiences with Dave Resseguie”: Relationships: Going Above the Transaction | David Hoffman | Lead Like You Were Meant To with Rob McKinnon
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Dave Resseguie: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * The Resseguie Group
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What does it take to grow the next generation of leaders? In this episode, Caitlin F. Cohoon, founder of Interdependent Leadership and an ICF Certified Professional Coach, shares insights on developing emerging leaders, building confidence, and leveraging mentorship.
Key Topics:
- Redefining Growth for Emerging Leaders – What do young professionals truly want from their careers? How can organizations better align with their aspirations?
- The Confidence Factor – Why confidence is the bridge between potential and performance, and how leaders can foster it at different career stages.
- From Early to Mid-Career Leadership – The unique challenges leaders face as they grow, from gaining clarity in their abilities to balancing leadership expectations.
- Mentorship vs. Sponsorship – Understanding the critical differences and how both play a role in accelerating leadership development.
- The Business Case for Investing in Future Leaders – How organizations benefit from nurturing talent through growth-focused leadership strategies.
- Actionable Strategies for Organizations – Caitlin’s top three recommendations for businesses looking to develop and retain the next generation of leaders.
Related episodes to “Coaching Tomorrow’s Leaders: Confidence, Growth, and the Power of Mentorship”: “Lead Like You Were Meant To” with Rob McKinnon | Winning Women Series | Authenticity, Mentorship, & Observation with Audrey Averill
About Caitlin Cohoon:
Caitlin Cohoon is the founder of Interdependent Leadership and an ICF Certified Professional Coach specializing in helping young female professionals step into leadership roles with confidence. With over eight years of experience in financial services, she understands the challenges of navigating high-pressure environments—especially in male-dominated industries.
Through her coaching, Caitlin empowers emerging leaders to earn respect, align professional ambitions with personal passions, and accelerate career growth. She helps her clients build the confidence, influence, and clarity needed to make bold moves in their careers while making a lasting impact.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Caitlin Cohoon: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Interdependent Leadership
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Amy Macari explore the concept of grit, emphasizing its importance in entrepreneurship and personal growth. They discuss how grit, defined as passion and perseverance, is crucial for success and how it can be cultivated through community support and a growth mindset. The conversation highlights the significance of having a clear purpose and the role of a supportive network in overcoming challenges. They also touch on the need for leaders to foster a culture that encourages grit within their teams, ultimately leading to greater business success.
Note: Research by Dr. Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, shows that grit is a better predictor of success than talent or IQ in various professions, including entrepreneurship.
Guiding questions:
Opening: Setting the Stage
- Introduction to GRIT: Can you share your personal definition of GRIT—passion, perseverance, and purpose—and why it resonates so deeply with entrepreneurs?
- Insights from Experience: You speak to a wide range of entrepreneurs in your role. What’s the most common reason they cite for why they keep going, even when faced with significant challenges?
Passion: The Heart of GRIT
- Fueling Passion: How do you see entrepreneurs sustaining their passion, especially in the face of uncertainty or setbacks?
- Purpose in Action: Can you share an example of how a strong sense of purpose has helped an entrepreneur you’ve worked with push through a difficult period?
Perseverance: The Drive to Keep Going
- The Role of Community: How does the culture of the community entrepreneurs build around themselves impact their perseverance and ability to bounce back?
- Reframing Failure: What role does failure play in fostering perseverance, and how do entrepreneurs use those moments to grow?
Purpose: The Guiding Light
- Purpose as a Compass: How do entrepreneurs balance their personal purpose with the demands of growing a business?
- Evolving Purpose: Have you observed how purpose evolves for entrepreneurs, and how does that impact their drive and decisions?
Growth Mindset and Ripple Effect
- Defining a Growth Mindset: What does a growth mindset look like to you, and why is it critical for entrepreneurial success?
- The Ripple Effect: In your experience, what’s the broader impact of fostering a growth mindset—not just on the individual, but on their team, customers, and community?
- Scaling GRIT: How can leaders intentionally cultivate GRIT and a growth mindset within their organizations to create a lasting ripple effect?
Closing: Reflections and Advice
- Lessons Learned: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about GRIT from the entrepreneurs you’ve worked with?
- Advice for Listeners: For listeners who want to build their own GRIT or foster a growth mindset, where do you suggest they start?
Related episodes to “GRIT as the Cornerstone of Success: Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose with Amy Macari”: The Veterans Day Episode with Army Combat Vet Lance Collins | Winning Women Series | Authenticity, Mentorship, & Observation with Audrey Averill
Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Amy Macari: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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A strong company culture isn’t just about creating invested and engaged employees and clients—it drives revenue growth and business success. The core values that shape your business decisions, team dynamics, overall brand, and client experience are at the heart of this success. In this special New Year episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore how living your company’s core values “at the top” (executive team, senior leaders, etc.) fosters client loyalty, strengthens team cohesion, and fuels growth.
The discussion includes a practical exercise to start the year with the intention of writing an accomplishments letter. This simple yet powerful tool helps individuals, teams, and organizations set clear goals and envision the impact they want to create by the end of the year.
Episode Highlights:
1. The Power of Core Values in Driving Success
- Why a strong company culture begins with leadership embodying core values.
- How core values influence business decisions, client experiences, and team dynamics.
- Let them be “the filter”…
2. Living Core Values “At the Top”
- The importance of executive and senior leadership modeling core values.
- How this leadership approach creates a ripple effect, building trust and loyalty among clients and team members.
- Stories of leaders at The Pelora Group inspiring others by living out their values.
- Amanda to lead into/setup how Tim lives out conviction with #3…
3. Writing an Accomplishments Letter: A Vision for 2025
Tim and Amanda introduce listeners to the accomplishments letter exercise, a tool to help leaders and teams set purposeful goals for the year ahead.
Step 1: Date the Letter – December 31, 2025
- Reflect on what you (or the team/company) want to be, do, and have.
- Envision success personally and professionally at the end of 2025.
- Write the letter in the past tense, celebrating your accomplishments as though they’ve already happened.
Step 2: Break It Down
- Business Goals: Outline milestones you’ve achieved, such as team growth, revenue benchmarks, or strategic initiatives.
- Relational Goals: Highlight how you’ve invested in relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
- Health Goals: Reflect on steps taken to prioritize physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Step 3: Summarize Your Best Year Ever
- Capture the actions, decisions, and mindset shifts that made 2025 a standout year.
Sample Opening for Your Letter:
“Dear [Your Name],
I can hardly believe it’s the end of 2025. Looking back, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and pride for everything that’s been accomplished. This year, I (or we) became [what you aimed to be], I (or we) did [what you aimed to do], and I (or we) now have [what you aimed to have].
Here’s what made it possible…”
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Key Takeaways for Listeners:
- A strong culture is a business driver, not just a morale booster.
- Core values should be actively lived and modeled by leadership.
- The accomplishments letter is a practical exercise for setting meaningful goals and aligning actions with your vision for the year ahead.
Closing Call-to-Action:
As we kick off 2025, we challenge you to write your own accomplishments letter and reflect on the core values that will guide your success. Share your letter or insights with us on social media using #WinningThroughCulture. Let’s make this your best year yet—together.
Related Episodes to ‘Living Your Core Values’:
- The Journey Behind The Purpose Summit with Davin Salvagno
- Financial Wellness and Education with Jarrod DeSantis
- Accountability’s Able Fable
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting another one of our favorite episodes where Amanda and Tim discuss the type of openness that has a direct impact on the culture of an organization — culture conversations. What are they and what is the process for having them–and encouraging them. The impact of culture conversations can be positive if the leaders are willing to listen and able to do something about the feedback they receive.
Key Takeaways* Culture conversation process * Shared vs confidential conversations * Building relationships and trust * Monthly meetings to provide opportunities for conversation * Willingness to listen to the good, the bad, and the ugly * Early on expect to hear how great you are — it takes time for employees to open up (encourage openness) * Accessibility * Have as many culture conversations as your employees are willing to have * Do something about it * Taking culture conversations to a client relationship * Related episodes | Leading With Trust and Communication With Harvey Smith | Engaging Your Employees with Tim and Amanda
Conversation Starter Questions For Those Culture Conversations* What opportunities for learning and growth have you recently found or created for yourself? What such opportunities do you see for your colleagues? * What would an even more joyful workplace culture look like to you? * When you travel to work each day, what things do you look forward to? * What keeps you here or has prompted you to consider a change? * What can I (or we as a leadership team) do to make your experience at work better/more impactful?
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with guest Buck Jacobs, founder of C12 Group, LLC. Tim and Buck provide Winning Through Culture listeners with an honest and in-depth look at what it takes to truly align your business culture with your faith. Buck is a proponent of pushing the envelope with boldness when it comes to sharing his testimony. He credits his daily routine with keeping him spiritually connected. He also expresses gratitude for the mentors in his life that helped him further his faith.
Buck Jacobs is passionate about aligning his faith with his business practices. Buck is a family man and business leader who at 84 years old, says he is still learning. He also believes it is important to “encourage an attitude of gratitude and generosity” in the workplace. This attitude opens doors of opportunity to share the message with others.
Buck has authored the following books:
A Light Shines Bright in Babylon – A Handbook for Christian Business OwnersA Strategic Plan for MinistryThe Most Important Hour: Continuing the Journey
About C12:
C12 is not a business bible study or a Christian business networking group. It’s an architected environment for business, life, and leadership transformation. Designed exclusively for Christian CEOs and executives, the C12 format helps you calibrate the entirety of your business by providing a framework and format to evaluate and align to the focus areas in our signature 5-Point Alignment Matrix: revenue generation, operations management, financial management, organizational development, and ministry in and through the business. (source: C12)
Key Takeaways:
- Learning by listening
- Longevity in the business world
- Christ-centered business culture
- Cultural impact and application of Biblical principles in business
- Decision-making in business
- God’s calling to leadership
- The importance of mentorship
- Accepting challenges
- Innovation in sharing God’s message
- Commitment to spiritual growth
- Business Succession
- Activism as Christian business leaders
- Utilizing business as a vehicle for ministry
- Related episodes: Integrating Faith in the Workplace with David Wachter | Building a Culture for a Greater Purpose with Tony Tennaro
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- The Choice: The Christ-Centered Pursuit of Kingdom Outcomes by Gary Hoag, Scott Rodin, & Wesley Willmer
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Guest* Buck Jacobs: LinkedIn | Website * C12: Website
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we sit down with Lynne Hughes, founder of Comfort Zone Camp, to discuss the critical role of stewardship and community in shaping a thriving business culture. Drawing from her experiences in leading a nonprofit that supports grieving children, Lynne shares valuable insights on how businesses can foster a sense of responsibility, empathy, and long-term impact through community-focused initiatives. From creating an emotionally supportive work environment to encouraging employee engagement in philanthropic efforts, Lynne offers practical advice for leaders looking to build a culture rooted in service and compassion.
Main Topics Covered:
- Defining stewardship in a nonprofit context: caring for staff, volunteers, donors, and the community
- The importance of having a clear mission and staying true to it
- Creating a culture where leadership “walks the talk” and leads by example
- Encouraging employees to lead with heart and common sense
- The impact of continuous support and community-building in organizations
- Fostering long-term involvement: alumni returning as volunteers
- Stewardship means taking care of all stakeholders and ensuring that everyone understands and connects to the organization’s “why”
- Embrace agility and adaptability to meet new challenges while remaining mission-focused
- Mistakes happen; how quickly and effectively leaders course-correct matters most
- Prioritize emotional support and create an environment that promotes healing, growth, and community
- Related episodes: Accountability’s Able Fable | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder, Buck Jacobs
About Lynne Hughes: Lynne Hughes is a nationally recognized grief expert and author of You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After the Loss of a Loved One. Her vision and leadership have established Comfort Zone Camp as a safe space where grieving children find community, healing, and hope. Lynne’s work has been featured in major media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and The Today Show.
Related Links:
- Comfort Zone Camp
- Lynne Hughes’ book: You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After the Loss of a Loved One
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lynne Hughes: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Comfort Zone Camp
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On this Veterans Day, Winning Through Culture is honored to re-release a powerful conversation with Lance Collins, an Army Combat Veteran with over 15 years of service and a dedicated advocate for veterans in the workforce. Hosted by Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer, this episode explores the unique strengths veterans bring to the workplace, the importance of building a veteran-friendly culture, and highlights organizations making a difference.
Lance, now a Financial Advisor and Area Manager at Pinnacle Financial Partners, shares his personal journey from military life to the corporate world, emphasizing the value of strong support systems for veterans and the principles he brings into his career. With a deep understanding of army culture, Lance illustrates how small, impactful actions can help make workplaces more inclusive and respectful of veterans.
Join us in honoring all veterans on this Veterans Day episode as we sit down with Lance Collins.
Key Takeaways from The Veterans Day Episode with Army Combat Vet Lance Collins
- Listening to a veteran’s story can provide invaluable insights and meaningful support.
- Integrating core military values—respect, integrity, and discipline—into corporate culture fosters a more balanced and understanding work environment.
- Building a veteran-friendly culture begins with small, intentional actions that make a difference.
- Veterans bring resilience and adaptability to the workplace—qualities that add immense value across industries, especially in financial services.
- Discover why the financial services industry offers many veterans a fulfilling career path, as Lance Collins shared.
- Related episodes: Life Beyond the Military with Scarlet Harris | US Naval Academy Grad & Marine Corps Pilot on Leadership: Carl Sharperson Jr | Retired Navy Seal Thom Shea Talks Culture
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About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lance Collins: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer welcome back leadership coach and author Rob McKinnon, who shares insights from his book Lead Like You Were Meant To. The discussion centers around the connection between identity and leadership. Rob emphasizes how a leader’s authenticity and self-awareness directly impact their effectiveness. Rob explores the idea that leaders must first lead themselves well before they can lead others, and this begins with understanding one’s true identity and purpose.
Main Topics Covered:
- Difference between what we do (role) and who we are (identity).
- Shift from habitual behaviors to deliberate, purposeful leadership.
- The Importance of knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth.
- Stay curious, ask questions to build trust, and communicate better.
- A clear sense of self leads to more authentic and effective leadership.
About Rob McKinnon:
Rob McKinnon is an experienced leadership coach, speaker, and the author of Lead Like You Were Meant To. He works with C-level executives and leadership teams to help them lead with authenticity and purpose. Rob is passionate about helping leaders discover their true identity and use it to drive meaningful, impactful leadership. His work focuses on helping leaders grow through self-awareness and intentionality.
Related Episodes:
- Pursuing Purposeful Productivity with Best-Selling Author, Jordan Raynor
- The Journey Behind The Purpose Summit with Davin Salvagno
- The Role of Authenticity and Vulnerability in the Workplace
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Rob McKinnon: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * McKinnon Leadership Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan welcomes Sam Prakash Thevanayagam, Founder, CEO, and President of Parts Life Inc., a defense technology company. Sam shares his inspiring journey from Sri Lanka to building a successful business serving the U.S. Department of Defense. This episode dives deep into the challenges of leadership, stewardship, and creating a culture that aligns purpose with everyday work.
Main topics covered in this episode with Sam Thevanayagam:
- Sam discusses how finding a niche in the defense contracting industry helped his company thrive and serve the military with precision and quality.
- Sam shares insights on how to embrace risk, mitigate it, and lead with a focus on quality and process improvement.
- Creating a People-Centered Culture: Learn how Parts Life Inc. invests in its people through education, training, and personal growth opportunities, including an innovative employee homeownership program.
- We explain the importance of stewardship in leading a business, from being a responsible leader to managing suppliers and investing in employees.
- As a faith-based leader, Sam integrates his Christian values into his leadership, focusing on creating environments where people can achieve their God-given potential.
- Book mentioned: Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus. Cross Dividing Lines. Transform Your Community by author David Docusen
About Sam Prakash Thevanayagam: Sam Prakash Thevanayagam is the founder, CEO, and president of Parts Life Inc., a group of defense technology companies providing aftermarket support to the U.S. military. Originally from Sri Lanka, Sam built his company on the principles of stewardship, faith, and a deep commitment to creating value for the U.S. taxpayer and the warfighter. His leadership philosophy centers on the belief that by taking care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves.
Related Episodes: Accountability’s Able Fable | Don’t Waste Your Business on Business with Brandon West
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Sam Thevanayagam: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Parts Life, Inc * DeVal Lifecycle Support * Sam T Network
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Winning Through Culture welcomes Brandon West, the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore Brandon’s journey in creating a culture of care within his organization, where employees are valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the communities they serve.
Topics discussed in “Don’t Waste Your Business on Business with Brandon West”:
- The meaning behind “Don’t Waste Your Business on Business”
- Evolving and operationalizing a culture of care and purpose
- Recognizing and celebrating “mission moments”
- Maintaining purpose and impact as a company grows
- Leadership strategies for fostering a culture of care
- Understanding and implementing different levels of purpose in work
- Related episodes: The Journey Behind The Purpose Summit with Davin Salvagno | Building a Purposeful Culture with Lila Ressler
About Brandon West:
Brandon West is the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, a strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida. He started the company at age 26 from his home office. PHOS’ growth and culture have been recognized by Inc. 5000, Gator100, Florida Trend Magazine, and the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.
Brandon is also the author of “It Is Not Your Business to Succeed” and has spoken on over seventy stages about purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, business as a ministry, authentic branding, and inbound marketing.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Brandon West: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * PHOS Creative
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Winning Through Culture welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist and author of “Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer tap into Dr. Homkes’ expertise on guiding organizations through uncertainty while maintaining a strong, intentional culture. The conversation offers valuable insights for leaders looking to survive and thrive in volatile business environments.
Key Topics:
- The “Survive, Reset, Thrive” model for organizational resilience
- Implementing a loop mentality for continuous growth
- Achieving aligned speed in decision-making processes
- Leveraging culture as a competitive advantage
- Leadership strategies for navigating survival mode
- Insights from Dr. Homkes’ book Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times
Related episodes: Women Leading the Way | Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis
About Dr. Rebecca Homkes:
Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist and founder of a boutique consultancy firm. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and Advisor and Faculty at Boston Consulting Group University. Dr. Homkes is also the director of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) Global Active Learning Program and has written for publications such as Harvard Business Review, Businessweek, Fortune, and Forbes. A Marshall Scholar, she received her PhD and MSc from the London School of Economics and has worked with leading organizations worldwide to drive growth and success through uncertainty.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Dr. Rebecca Homkes: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Winning Through Culture welcomes Davin Salvagno, founder of The Purpose Summit and author of Finding Purpose at Work. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore the intersection of individual and organizational purpose with Davin. They discuss the journey of bringing The Purpose Summit to Charlotte and the impactful stories that have emerged from this global gathering. The conversation offers insights on embracing challenges in pursuit of meaningful work and using business as a vehicle to build people.
Main topics covered:
- The origins and evolution of The Purpose Summit
- Aligning personal purpose with organizational goals
- The importance of present leadership in building a purpose-driven culture
- Transforming the “What if?” narrative from fear to possibility
- Practical advice for leaders on engaging teams through purpose
- Insights from Davin’s books “Finding Purpose at Work” and the upcoming “Thieves of Purpose“
About Davin Salvagno:
Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and inspirational speaker known as one of the world’s top voices on purpose and leadership. His clients have included many Fortune 500 companies and multiple Division I collegiate teams, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review.
Davin is the Founder of PurposePoint & The Purpose Summit, the co-founder of Heartcount, and the Bestselling Author of “Finding Purpose at Work.” His new book “Thieves of Purpose: 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Purpose and Potential” will be released in February 2025.
Davin is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and recently moved from Michigan to Charlotte, NC, with his wife Amy, their two children, and their golden retriever, Brinkley.
Related episodes: The Purpose Summit Insights | Accountability’s Able Fable
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Davin Salvagno: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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This episode is about the insights from The Purpose Summit held in Charlotte, NC, in May 2024. The Purpose Summit included something close to the team at Winning Through Culture: aligning purpose with workplace culture.
‘The Purpose Summit Insights’ Key Takeaways from this episode and The Purpose Summit:
- 84% Disengagement at Work | Gary Ridge, former CEO of WD40, shared a striking statistic from Gallup indicating that 84% of employees are disengaged at work. This highlights the need for leaders to foster an environment where employees feel inspired and valued.
- Four Pillars of Care | Gary emphasized the importance of care, candor, accountability, and responsibility in creating a purposeful workplace. Leaders should coach employees to excellence and foster a culture of open communication and responsibility.
- Survive, Reset, Thrive | Rebecca Holmes introduced the SRT process—survive, reset, and thrive—to help businesses navigate external uncertainties. She stressed the importance of culture in responding effectively to change.
- Do It Afraid | Kent Chevalier, chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers, inspired attendees with his “Do it afraid” mantra, emphasizing the importance of pursuing purpose despite fears and setbacks.
- Gratitude and Empowerment | John Gordon and other speakers highlighted the power of gratitude and empowerment in daily interactions, encouraging leaders to foster a positive and supportive workplace environment.
Related Content to ‘The Purpose Summit Insights’: Jeff Haney: A Shift From Perks to Purpose | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder Buck Jacobs | A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson
More about The Purpose Summit | website | YouTube channel
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Welcome to our first-ever video episode of Winning Through Culture! While the podcast will continue to be available in audio format, we encourage viewers to check out this special video version for an enhanced experience.
In this milestone episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer discuss accountability in organizational culture. They use a thought-provoking fable about accountability and real-world examples of both positive and negative cultural experiences in well-known organizations. This episode emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of ownership and empowerment and how it directly impacts employee retention, customer satisfaction, and overall business success.
Topics Discussed:
- The importance of accountability in creating a solid organizational culture
- Signs that a culture might be taking a step backward or breaking down
- The impact of culture on employee retention and innovation, backed by Deloitte research
- The “Accountability’s Able Fable” and its implications for businesses
- Real-world examples of accountability in action (Chick-fil-A and Ritz-Carlton)
- The contrast between consistent positive experiences and declining expectations (airline industry example)
- How to create a culture of ownership and empower employees at all levels
- The importance of clear communication, core values, and continuous nurturing of culture
- A strong culture leads to 40% higher employee retention rates and 30% higher levels of innovation (Deloitte research)
- Clarity, communication, and empowerment are essential for building a culture of accountability
- Related episodes: Combating a Culture of Busyness | Measuring Workplace Culture
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we celebrate and spotlight five exceptional women leading the way in their respective fields. Through their stories and insights, we explore themes of leadership, resilience, branding, mental health, and organizational success. Each segment offers valuable lessons and inspiration for any woman looking to make an impact.
Life Beyond the Military with Scarlett Harris
Scarlett Harris shares her journey from military service to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and opportunities she faced while transitioning to civilian life and building her business.
Prioritizing Mental Health in Sports and Business with Lisa Bonta Sumii
Lisa Bonta Sumii highlights the importance of mental health in both sports and business, offering strategies for maintaining mental wellness and creating supportive environments.
Aligning Your Brand and Culture with Chelsea Pawlowski
Chelsea Pawlowski talks about rebranding and the significance of aligning a company’s brand with its culture, sharing insights from her experience with The Pelora Group.
Defining and Living Your Organizational Culture with Lila Ressler
Lila Ressler discusses what it means to have a purposeful and intentional organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of aligning culture with business strategy and core values.
Leading Your Team to Success with Sherry Winn
Sherry Winn explores the qualities of effective leadership and how to inspire and guide a team toward achieving their goals, drawing on her extensive experience as a coach and motivational speaker.
More about the ‘Women Leading the Way’ Guests:
Scarlett Harris: full episode
Lisa Bonta Sumii: full episode
Chelsea Pawlowski: full episode
Lila Ressler: full episode
Sherry Winn: full episode
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we revisit a favorite conversation about a work culture that values impactful productivity over mere busyness. Tim and Amanda explore the foundation of a thriving work environment that does not include how many hours worked. The concept of 10X productivity, continuous improvement, and the ‘Working Genius’ tool are all discussed in this episode to help you develop the culture you need to take your business to the next level. And it starts with avoiding the busyness culture.
Key Takeaways from ‘The Busyness Culture’ episode:
- Focus on rewarding meaningful productivity rather than the number of hours logged.
- Encourage employees to transition from a 2X to a 10X productivity mindset, pushing boundaries and setting higher performance goals.
- Use the ‘Working Genius’ tool to identify individual strengths and challenges within your team.
- Model desired behavior as a leader through practicing self-awareness, self-reflection, and ensuring sufficient rest to avoid burnout.
- Review your organization’s culture regularly to ensure it aligns with your core values, and document core processes to focus improvement efforts.
- Related content: Mental Health and Performance with Lisa Bonta Sumii | A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson | Ignite the Warrior Within | A Conversation With D.J. Vanas
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we revisit a listener-favorite conversation about the difference between passion and purpose. Tim and Amanda kick things off with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and discuss why aligning your talents with your passion and purpose is crucial.
They share practical advice for finding one’s purpose and discuss how leaders can help their teams do the same. It’s all about being intentional about your culture, allowing your team to explore their passions, and keeping the conversation open about finding one’s purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- Passion vs. Purpose: Passion drives you emotionally, while purpose is about the impact you make. The sweet spot is aligning both.
- Self-Reflection Questions: What are you good at? Do you enjoy it? Can you create value and be compensated for it?
- For Leaders: 1) Recognize that everyone on your team has unique gifts, passions, and a purpose. 2) Foster a culture encouraging team members to explore and develop their passions. 3) Keep an ongoing conversation about growth, both personal and professional.
- Related content: Mental Health and Performance with Lisa Bonta Sumii | Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis | A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we explore the significance of Juneteenth with Tim Flanagan, Amanda Kramer, and special guests Sabrina Hudson, Shannon Thompson, CFP®, Brianna Gamble, and Billy Carter Jr. They discuss the history of Juneteenth, personal reflections, and the ongoing importance of prioritizing Juneteenth in promoting equality and freedom.
“Prioritizing Juneteenth and Reflecting on Progress” Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the origins and significance of Juneteenth, which is the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
- Team members share their personal connections to Juneteenth and how they honor the holiday.
- The role of Juneteenth in shaping communities and fostering open dialogue about race and equality.
- How businesses can support and prioritize Juneteenth and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations.
- Related episodes: Impacting the Financial Culture in the Black Community | Kristen Eskew on Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Sabrina Hudson * Brianna Gamble: LinkedIn * Billy Carter Jr: LinkedIn * Shannon Thompson, CFP®: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this greatest hits episode of Winning Through Culture, Lisa Bonta Sumii discusses mental health and performance in sports and business. Lisa shares key strategies for enhancing well-being and effectiveness. Lisa is the CEO of AthMindset and host of the Athlete Mindset podcast.
Key Takeaways from “Greatest Hits | Mental Health and Performance with Lisa Bonta Sumii”:
- Mental health myths
- How to encourage open communication
- Invest in mental health resources
- Foster employee input in mental health decisions
- Prioritize employee well-being for organizational success
- Related episodes: Building a Healthy Culture | Serving the Black Community With Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier
About Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional athletes. She is the first-ever Mental Health and Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team in the USL. Lisa is the Founder and CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants who serve alongside her.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this Greatest Hits episode of Winning Through Culture, we revisit a powerful conversation between Tim Flanagan and Sean Farrell. Sean is the CEO of Quality Data Systems (QDS). He shares his journey from a promising career in professional baseball to leading the family business — and in doing so, he built QDS into a leading player in the Cash Automation, ATM, and ITM market.
Sean recounts his transition from sales representative to CEO, highlighting how he expanded QDS’s services and created a family-oriented culture. This episode is all about leading a company with transparency, openness, and honesty, principles Sean learned through C12 teachings and QDS’s core values. Insights in this episode are caring for employees, promoting work-life balance, and fostering self-awareness. Sean also discusses the impactful work of Lionheart Charities, QDS’s formalized ministry, emphasizing community service and societal contributions.
Key Takeaways from “Greatest Hits | Open, Honest, and Transparent with Sean Farrell, CEO of QDS”:
- The power of resilience and adaptability after experiencing setbacks
- The importance of a family-oriented culture in business
- The role of transparency, openness, and honesty in leadership
- Creating a work-life balance for employees
- Innovative strategies for employee recognition
- The significance of community service and positive societal impact
- Sean Farrell’s impactful leadership at QDS and the creation of Lionheart Charities
- The necessity of feedback, setting clear expectations, and genuine care for employees in business operations
Related episodes to Open, Honest, and Transparent with Sean Farrell, CEO of QDS
- Building a Culture for a Greater Purpose with Tony Tennaro
- Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder, Buck Jacobs
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Sean Farrell: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * QDS, Inc.
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we welcome Audrey Averill, President and CEO of the Pelora Group. Audrey discusses how her personal and professional growth was influenced by early female role models and how observing and learning from others has shaped her leadership style. This includes providing constructive feedback and creating a culture where employees feel valued and empowered.
Audrey’s journey from an eager young professional to a leading executive showcases the power of mentorship and observation. She also credits key figures, like her grandfather and early bosses, for demonstrating integrity and resilience, which have been instrumental in her development and allow her to lead with authenticity.
Key topics discussed in “Authenticity, Mentorship, and Observation with Audrey Averill”:
- The impact of strong female role models in traditionally male-dominated industries
- The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership allows for personal and team growth
- Strategies for fostering a workplace culture that empowers and supports female leaders
- Navigating career growth through critical observation
- Intentional leadership development
- Related episodes: Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis | The Winning Women Series Starts Here
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Audrey Averill: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re joined by Kristen Eskew, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at OneDigital. Kristen shares her journey from finance and insurance into her current role, where she champions a more inclusive and supportive workplace. This discussion with Kristen Eskew dives deep into the dynamics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) within the corporate world. Kristen reflects on her personal experiences with systemic barriers and the power of intentional diversity efforts in business settings. Kristen’s story is one of resilience and advocacy, illustrating her transition from traditional finance roles to a leadership position in DEI&B. Her work involves not only enhancing corporate culture but also ensuring that DEI&B initiatives are more than just surface-level changes.
“Winning Women Series | Kristen Eskew on Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging” Topics:
- The evolving role of women in leadership across various industries and the unique challenges they face.
- The impact of historical and current events on DEI&B initiatives within corporations.
- Strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates diversity.
- The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in supporting women and minorities in professional settings.
- Kristen’s insights on the power of authenticity and psychological safety in nurturing high-performing teams.
- Related episodes: Winning Women Series | Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis | Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with Leaders of ALPFA
More about Kristen Eskew:
Kristen Eskew is the VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) at OneDigital, a leading insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting firm. In her role, Kristen drives OneDigital’s DEI&B strategy at large. Prior to becoming VP of DEI&B, she served in a regional leadership role that aligned with all things growth: DEI&B, talent, and business development. Before OneDigital, she worked in talent and leadership at Consolidated Planning, a prominent financial planning firm in the Southeast, and spearheaded their DEI&B journey.
Born in California and raised in a military family in Georgia and North Carolina, Kristen attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, earning a B.A. in Communications Studies. She now calls Charlotte, NC home. Kristen is a super-connector whose passion for people can be seen not only through her work in DEI&B, business development, and talent acquisition but also through her community involvement. Kristen serves on the board of Neighborhood Hope and Youth Development Initiatives, both Charlotte-based non-profits. In addition, she serves on the advisory board for Yellowbird, a financial empowerment platform that provides underserved communities quality access to financial literacy.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Kristen Eskew: LinkedIn | OneDigital
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we chat with Lindsey Lewis, who’s all about shaking up the finance world by bringing in more women and making the field more welcoming for everyone. Lindsey doesn’t just talk about change; she’s doing the work, making it easier for women to get ahead in finance. She tells us about her path and how she’s helping others find their way too. This conversation with Lindsey Lewis highlights three main topics: the significant wealth transfer to women, the changing demographics of financial advisors, and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in financial planning. Lindsey’s dedication to empowering women and underrepresented groups shines through, offering valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the power of advocacy.
Lindsey Lewis’s story is one of determination and grit, showcasing her journey from a competitive pole vaulter to a leading advocate for women in finance. Her work with the American College Center for Women in Financial Services and as the host of the Women Working in Wealth Podcast illustrates her commitment to creating pathways for success in the financial industry.
Topics Discussed in “Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis”:
- The significant wealth transfer to women and its implications for the financial services industry.
- The evolving demographics of financial advisors and the urgent need for more diversity and inclusivity.
- Strategies for attracting and retaining women and underrepresented groups in financial services.
- The role of mentorship, advocacy, and personal development in building a successful career.
- Lindsey’s personal journey and how it informs her approach to leadership and empowerment.
- The importance of work-life integration and building a supportive community or “village.”
- Insights into the future of financial services and how to foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
- Related episodes to “Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis”: The Winning Women Series Starts Here | Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with Leaders of ALPFA
More about Lindsey Lewis:
Lindsey Lewis has built a career around women and money. She not only helps women take charge of their finances as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, but she also stands as a champion for diverse women in the financial services industry in her role as Executive Director and chair of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services, a premier Center of Excellence focused on research and advocacy within The American College of Financial Services. At the forefront of industry transformation, she co-chairs The College’s Next Gen Advisory Taskforce, attracting new talent and fostering inclusivity.
Lewis leads the Women Working in Wealth® social media channels, podcasts, and exclusive events. Because of her efforts, Lewis has been honored with 2023 Investment News Hot List and 2021’s Investment News 40 Under 40 list. Lewis was also recognized as the recipient of Excell Represents Rising Star Woman in Wealth Management. She also volunteers with $AVVY Ladies, which is a pro-bono financial planning nonprofit, and holds two degrees from Utah Valley University: Personal Financial Planning and MBA.
In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, working out, and spending time with her family as a mom of two kids.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lindsey Lewis, MBA, ChFC®, CFP®: LinkedIn | NextGen Advisory Task Force | Women Working in Wealth Podcast
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of “Winning Through Culture,” we are excited to launch our series focusing on influential women shaping workplace culture. Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer use this Winning Women Series to discuss the remarkable journeys of women leaders, their impacts, and insights on cultivating thriving cultures in various industries.
Topics discussed in “The Winning Women Series Starts Here”
- An introduction to the Winning Women Series. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the series will feature stories of women who have navigated challenges, broken barriers, and fostered positive changes in workplace culture.
- Tim shares personal stories of female leaders who have influenced his leadership journey, including his mother and professional mentors like Sue Breckenridge and Ruth Samuelson.
- Tim and Amanda discuss the importance of having a balanced leadership team with strong female representation and how this diversity has positively impacted their organization.
- The conversation highlights the significance of sponsoring and supporting women in leadership roles, providing opportunities for professional growth, and fostering an environment where they can excel.
- Tim and Amanda give a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes of the series, promising to bring inspiring stories of women leaders from different backgrounds and industries.
- Related episodes: Innovating New Solutions with Catapult CEO, Dr. Cheryl Richards | Aligning Your Brand and Culture with Chelsea Pawlowski
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Join us on Winning Through Culture as we discuss the intricacies of innovating new solutions with Dr. Cheryl Richards, Ph.D., a visionary leader in talent and workforce development. With an illustrious career spanning higher education to her current role as President & CEO of Catapult, Cheryl shares her insights on employee engagement, the evolution of workplace culture, and the strategic importance of aligning company missions with employee values.
Topics discussed in “Innovating New Solutions with Catapult CEO, Dr. Cheryl Richards”:
- Cheryl’s journey from academia to leading Catapult Employers Association — we discuss her role in merging two legacy organizations into a pivotal resource for small to medium-sized businesses.
- The challenges and opportunities presented by remote and hybrid work environments, and their impact on employee engagement and talent development.
- Innovative strategies for fostering a culture of engagement and innovation within organizations, including leveraging technology for efficiency and embracing a high-tech, high-touch approach.
- Cheryl’s inclusive approach to defining Catapult’s organizational ethos — the critical role of mission, vision, and values in building a cohesive and motivated workforce.
- Insights on the current and future landscape of employee engagement, focusing on adapting to the shifting talent market and the necessity of listening to and investing in employees.
- Related episodes: Unlocking Gen Z with Hannah Williams | Fostering Innovation with Dan Roselli
Special Guest: Dr Cheryl Richards, Ph.D. – With a distinguished career dedicated to developing talent and enhancing workforce readiness, Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. Her achievements include recognition as the Most Admired CEO, among the 10 Most Influential Women Leaders, and Woman of the Year (2014).
Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Catapult Employer Association
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Gen Z seems to be mystifying employers all over the world. Many leaders (generally speaking) feel as if Generation Z is lazy or refuses to put in the effort. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we are unlocking Gen Z by having a dialogue about all things Gen Z with expert Hannah Williams, founder and CEO of d’Skills. d’Skills equips teens with in-demand skills and direct pathways to forge their own modern-day careers.
Hannah Williams is changing the narrative around Gen Z and, by doing so, is helping employers and leaders better understand this generation born between 1997 and 2012 while helping Gen Z thrive in the workforce. This Winning Through Culture episode covers various topics, from the generational divide to how young people perceive college.
Topics discussed in “Unlocking Gen Z with Hannah Williams | Innovation Series”
- Hannah shares the story of how she got started in entrepreneurship at an early age.
- Gen Z is increasingly becoming less interested in going to college.
- Moving away from a world where students must work towards a test but develop real-world strategies.
- Native Analog vs. Native Digital
- How companies can better target Gen Z employees
- How people can better help and understand Gen Z employees
- Related episodes: Building a Winning Culture With New Generations of Workers | The Importance of Recognition With Jordan Peace
More about Hannah Williams, founder and CEO of d’Skills
Hannah’s unorthodox story began in a blue pickup truck when her father handed 12-year-old Hannah the phone to close a deal on an investment property. After this unexpected introduction to entrepreneurship, she enrolled in college at age 14 and graduated with a degree in international business at age 18.
Now, as a 24-year-old Native Digital, Hannah is the founder of d’Skills, a VC-backed startup that matches legendary high school students with d’Skills to micro-internships! She has helped start-ups to Fortune 500 companies make the transition from Native Analog to Native Digital working, thinking, and playing. Hannah’s the host of the d’Skills in Action show, a top-charting podcast on Apple, and the author of A Leader’s Guide to Unlocking Gen Z.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Hannah Williams: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Innovation. Everyone seems to be talking about innovation, but few seem to truly understand it. We aim to change that with this Innovation podcast series. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan, sits down with Dan Roselli. Dan is someone who lives, eats, and breathes innovation. He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies and is the co-founder of RevTech Labs, a company committed to accelerating tech entrepreneurship in Charlotte, NC.
Topics discussed in this episode “Fostering Innovation with Dan Roselli | Innovation Series”:
- Cultivating a culture of innovation involves embracing risk-taking and learning from failure.
- The Entrepreneurial Sabbatical concept proposes that employees should be allowed to pursue entrepreneurial dreams with job security if the venture doesn’t succeed.
- Leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation within organizations.
- Profit pressure is identified as a common obstacle to innovation.
- Diverse teams, with varied perspectives and backgrounds, are essential for fostering innovation and avoiding biases in outcomes, particularly in AI.
- Related episodes: Measuring Workplace Culture | Integrating Passion and Purpose into the Workplace
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Dan Roselli: LinkedIn | Company
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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Winning Through Culture is ushering in the new year with inspiring mottos to live by! One standout is Tim Flanagan’s latest mantra: “Trust, Hustle, Rest.” While Tim exudes confidence in the hustle, he’s embracing the importance of incorporating moments of rest into his routine.
This episode marks the launch of our “Innovation Series.” We understand that innovation is a nuanced term, so let’s break it down. For us, it’s about highlighting thought leaders who are driving substantial changes. Brace yourself for an exciting lineup of guests in this series, along with insightful conversations featuring Tim and Amanda that are bound to pique your interest.
Topics discussed in this episode “Trust, Hustle, Rest | Tim Flanagan’s Mantra”:
- What can leaders consider going into the new year?
- Continuing to improve workplace culture, and building on what already works
- Figuring out your mantra for the new year | Trust Hustle Rest is ours
- What does innovation look like?
- Related episodes: Measuring Workplace Culture | Bridging Culture and Brand
More about Tim Flanagan:
- MassMutual leader since 1989, drove substantial growth as General Agent of MassMutual Carolinas in 2004.
- Co-hosts “Winning Through Culture” podcast.
- Founded Hands and Feet Foundation, supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission and Crisis Assistance Ministry.
- Actively involved in MassMutual’s LifeBridgeSM program, providing $15 million in free life insurance for children’s education.
- Recognized leader in Charlotte, “40 Under 40” and “Most Admired CEOs.”
More about Amanda Kramer:
- Leads advisor experience at The Pelora Group, a recognized Best Place to Work in Charlotte.
- Manages Hands & Feet, the firm’s stewardship organization, emphasizing community impact through intentional success, trust, and belonging.
- Actively volunteers as a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs, integrating stewardship into her community involvement.
- Native of Greenville, SC, Amanda, with her family, actively aligns service opportunities, coordinates donations, and serves as a leading board member to impact the less fortunate in the Carolinas.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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2023: What a year! For many, this year was a time of resilience and change. In a world that is constantly evolving, one thing remains certain—there will always be great leaders with important stories to share!
In this episode of ‘Winning Through Culture,’ we recap some of our favorite discussions. From going beyond the transaction to aligning your culture and brand, we’ve engaged in incredible conversations with some amazing individuals. We want to express our gratitude to all our listeners for tuning in, and we eagerly anticipate what WTC has in store for the new year!
Topics discussed in this episode “Winning Through Culture Year In Review | 2023”:
- Aligning purpose and passion as a leader to serve the people around you
- Retaining and attracting talent
- Going beyond the transaction and building relationships
- Why rebrand? What does a successful rebrand look like?
- Opportunities always present themselves
- Related episodes: Winning Through Culture Year In Review | 2022 | The Intersection of Brand and Culture
Full Episodes:
- Clip 1- Integrating Passion and Purpose into the Workplace (Full Episode)
- Clip 2 – Recruiting in a Post-COVID Workplace | Debby Millhouse (Full Episode)
- Clip 3 – Relationships: Going Above the Transaction | David Hoffman (Full Episode)
- Clip 4 – Aligning Your Brand and Culture with Chelsea Pawlowski (Full Episode)
- Clip 5 – How to Create a High-Performance Culture with Tom Henske (Full Episode)
More about Tim Flanagan:
- MassMutual leader since 1989, drove substantial growth as General Agent of MassMutual Carolinas in 2004.
- Co-hosts “Winning Through Culture” podcast.
- Founded Hands and Feet Foundation, supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission and Crisis Assistance Ministry.
- Actively involved in MassMutual’s LifeBridgeSM program, providing $15 million in free life insurance for children’s education.
- Recognized leader in Charlotte, “40 Under 40” and “Most Admired CEOs.”
More about Amanda Kramer:
- Leads advisor experience at The Pelora Group, a recognized Best Place to Work in Charlotte.
- Manages Hands & Feet, the firm’s stewardship organization, emphasizing community impact through intentional success, trust, and belonging.
- Actively volunteers as a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs, integrating stewardship into her community involvement.
- Native of Greenville, SC, Amanda, with her family, actively aligns service opportunities, coordinates donations, and serves as a leading board member to impact the less fortunate in the Carolinas.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * YouTube Music About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this special episode of Winning Through Culture (WTC), we celebrate a significant milestone—our 100th episode! Join our co-hosts, Tim and Amanda, as they take a reflective journey through WTC, exploring its inception, evolution, and the remarkable moments that have shaped it. The conversation explores their sources of inspiration, the importance of workplace culture, and the fascinating evolution of the podcast. Tune in for a captivating discussion!
Topics discussed in this episode “WTC 100th Episode! | Tim and Amanda”:
- How it all started
- Book recommendations
- The “why” behind WTC
- Why does workplace culture matter?
- The podcast experience
- What can people gain from listening to WTC?
- Related episodes: Best Places to Work | Tim & Amanda: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself | Engaging Your Employees with Tim and Amanda
More about Tim Flanagan:
- MassMutual leader since 1989, drove substantial growth as General Agent of MassMutual Carolinas in 2004.
- Co-hosts “Winning Through Culture” podcast.
- Founded Hands and Feet Foundation, supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission and Crisis Assistance Ministry.
- Actively involved in MassMutual’s LifeBridgeSM program, providing $15 million in free life insurance for children’s education.
- Recognized leader in Charlotte, “40 Under 40” and “Most Admired CEOs.”
More about Amanda Kramer:
- Leads advisor experience at The Pelora Group, a recognized Best Place to Work in Charlotte.
- Manages Hands & Feet, the firm’s stewardship organization, emphasizing community impact through intentional success, trust, and belonging.
- Actively volunteers as a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs, integrating stewardship into her community involvement.
- Native of Greenville, SC, Amanda, with her family, actively aligns service opportunities, coordinates donations, and serves as a leading board member to impact the less fortunate in the Carolinas.
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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For veterans, the transition from military to civilian life can often be difficult and filled with feelings of being misunderstood. This episode of Winning Through Culture features Scarlet Harris, who is about changing how workplaces view veterans. From her experience of having close family members who have served, to working with various veteran groups, Scarlet brings unique insights into the benefits of hiring veterans and how business leaders can utilize the many skills that veterans bring to the workplace.
Topics discussed in Life Beyond the Military with Scarlet Harris Scarlet’s family background with the military. * Assisting veterans in transitioning from military to civilian life. * How can business leaders support veterans? * How business leaders can tailor instructions to align with a soldier’s mindset. * Helping soldiers think outside the box in civilian roles. * Scarlet’s work with organizations like SkillBridge and VBC to help soldiers transition into professional roles. * Related Episodes:*Supporting Veterans in the Workplace with Lance Collins | Greatest Hits | Retired Navy Seal Thom Shea Talks Culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Scarlet Harris: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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For many, the road to being a great leader can be difficult to navigate. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we feature Carl Sharperson, Jr. Carl is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a former United States Marine Corps pilot. With experience in the military, Corporate America, and entrepreneurship, Carl is able to help individuals on that path toward authentic leadership.
Carl is also a speaker and author. He is the author of three books on leadership:
Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity
The Experience of Leadership
Sharp Leadership: Parenting Principles for Rearing Young People
This Episode of Winning Through Culture features important discussions about leadership, innovation, and much more!
Topics discussed in this episode “US Naval Academy Grad & Marine Corps Pilot on Leadership | Carl Sharperson Jr”:
- Carl shares his story of how he became interested in entrepreneurship.
- Discussion on the significance that the Center for Creative Leadership had on developing Carl as a leader.
- The importance of work-life balance — and how to prioritize the most important thing at any given moment.
- How crisis and discomfort can lead to the greatest moments of growth and innovation.
- Building healthy cultures of innovation within an organization.
- Carl shares the process of writing his newest book: Sharp Leadership: Parenting Principles for Rearing Young People
- Related episodes: Supporting Veterans in the Workplace with Lance Collins | Greatest Hits | Retired Navy Seal Thom Shea Talks Culture
More about Carl Sharperson Jr:
- Carl Sharperson is a Leadership Innovation Strategist, speaker, author, and coach, known for helping leaders reach their full potential.
- He’s a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a former Marine Corps pilot with an Engineering degree.
- Carl held senior roles at companies like Procter and Gamble, Frito Lay, and Colgate Palmolive before transitioning to entrepreneurship.
- He founded Sharperson’s Executive Leadership and worked with top companies, including Harley Davidson, GlaxoSmithKline, BMW, and Chick-fil-A.
- Beyond his professional work, Carl is dedicated to mentoring youth and contributing to community and faith-based initiatives.
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Carl Sharperson: LinkedIn | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer sit down with Lance Collins, an Army Combat Veteran with 15 years of military experience. Lance is a leader, Financial Advisor, and Area Manager at Pinnacle Financial Partners. He is using his firsthand knowledge of the military and the transitional journey to the workforce to advocate for stronger support systems for veterans in the workplace.
Lance discusses army culture, making really good small decisions first, building a veteran-friendly culture, looking out for veterans, and highlighting organizations that look out for veterans. Namely Veterans Bridge Home and Heroes Center. This episode is all about supporting veterans in the workplace.
Key Takeaways from Supporting Veterans in the Workplace | Lance Collins* The powerful act of listening to a veteran’s story can be a significant step in understanding their perspective and potentially providing the support they might need that day. * Integrating core army values into the corporate culture can naturally lead to a respectful and well-rounded work environment. * Make some really good small decisions first. * Building a veteran-friendly workspace starts with an understanding and respectful acknowledgment of the unique experiences and strengths that veterans bring to the table. * Why a job in financial services is a fitting career path for many veterans and why it was for Lance Collins. * Related episodes: Mentorship Mini-Series | Constantly Seeking Inspiration with Thom Shea | Life Beyond the Military with Scarlet Harris | US Naval Academy Grad & Marine Corps Pilot on Leadership | Carl Sharperson Jr
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lance Collins: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan, Jr. sits down with Jarrod DeSantis. Jarrod is the Regional Director of Advice & Financial Planning at MassMutual. He joins Tim in this conversation to talk about the fundamental role of financial planning, both in personal and corporate landscapes. Jarrod provides insights on the question of what is financial planning, the intersection of finances and organizational health, financial education, and seeking out a trusted advisor. In an era of the multi-generational workforce, businesses need to make the topic of financial wellness and education a priority.
Key Takeaways
- Financial planning is as Jarrod says, ” ongoing financial advice and guidance through a holistic approach.”
- How to manage financial conversations in a multi-generational workforce
- Consequences for a lack of financial wellness and education
- How do you create a culture of financial well-being and education
- What liabilities does a business open up by focusing on the financial wellness of its employees
- How to find a trusted advisor
- Related episodes: The Importance of Advisor Development with Jarrett Engel | How to Create a High-Performance Culture with Tom Henske
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Jarrod DeSantis: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by three prominent figures from the Charlotte Latinx community, Cheri Lujan, Karen Bardales, and Mauricio Tandazo. All three individuals are proud members of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) and also serve on the Board of Directors. ALPFA is the longest-standing Latino organization with a robust membership of 116,000 members. ALPFA’s mission has always been to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, across every sector of the global economy.
In this conversation, Cheri, Karen, and Mauricio reflect on ALPFA’s significant influence on their personal and professional trajectories. Throughout the dialogue, the central themes of mentorship, networking, and the power of support in career growth shine brightly. This is an episode focused on financial empowerment in the Latino community and how leaders can build a culture that is supportive of all those involved.
The episode uncovers the pivotal role of organizations in championing diversity and inclusion. It emphasizes the imperative need to provide essential resources and mentorship opportunities for Latino leaders. The conversation includes information about the Latino community’s substantial contribution to the U.S. economy, backed by the Metro Latino GDP report. This report underlines the increasing Latino homeownership, especially in areas like Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Takeaways:
- Metro Latino GDP report | A detailed look at the economic contribution of Latinos in the United States. The report estimates the U.S. Latino GDP using public data from major U.S. agencies.
- The transformative role of ALPFA in guiding and nurturing Latino leaders.
- The importance of mentorship, networking, and community support for career growth.
- Organizations’ pivotal role in fostering diversity, inclusivity, and providing resources.
- The mutually beneficial relationship between supporting the Latino community and corporate growth.
- The rising trend in Latino homeownership and its implications.
- The challenges faced by Latino professionals and the ways they overcome them.
- The essence of proactive leadership and community involvement in shaping the future of the Latino community.
- Related episodes to this ALPFA episode: Building a Culture of Unity and Equality with Neal Petersen | Fostering Organizational Success with HR Expert, Lila Ressler
MORE ABOUT ALPFA
ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. Throughout its 51-year history, it has experienced steady growth and demonstrated consistent value. ALPFA continues to build upon its proud legacy with a mission: To empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy.
ALPFA currently serves more than 116,000+ professional and student members across the country – a number it plans to grow aggressively within the next two years. In addition to networking and professional leadership development opportunities, its members have access to 50,000 paid summer internships through hundreds of Fortune 1000 corporate partners. ALPFA aspires to be the business partner of choice for companies seeking to hire and develop Latino talent.
ALPFA | website
Featured guests with links to their LinkedIn page: Cheri Lujan | Karen Bardales | Mauricio Tandazo
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Cheri Lujan | Karen Bardales | Mauricio Tandazo
Important Links* The Pelora Group * ALPFA Charlotte * 2022 Metro Latino GDP report
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is honored to sit down with D.J. Vanas, an internationally-acclaimed speaker and bestselling author. With a unique perspective that draws from the Native American warrior spirit, D.J. shares insights from his book “The Warrior Within,” highlighting the profound importance of unity, purpose, and continuous dialogues about values and goals, not only within tribal communities but also in today’s business world.
D.J. Vanas provides lessons for leaders to exude control and poise, notably through embracing quiet moments at the start of the day and processing emotions with mindfulness. Moreover, D.J. stresses the significance of forging a supportive network and the immeasurable value of having the right people in your inner circle. Taking inspiration from Jim Rohn, they discuss the powerful impact of the closest people in one’s life, shedding light on the misleading portrayals of expertise on social media.
Key Takeaways from Ignite the Warrior Within | D.J. Vanas
- Champion ongoing dialogues about culture and values to foster unity and clarity within an organization.
- Embrace the power of introspection and tranquility at the start of each day for mental clarity.
- Cultivate the ability to process emotions mindfully, especially during challenging moments.
- Surround oneself with a supportive network of individuals who uplift, guide, and challenge you.
- Acknowledge the transformative role of collaboration, community, and mutual trust in personal and organizational growth.
- Harness the warrior spirit’s attributes—mental toughness, resilience, and self-care—to lead with courage and grace.
- Be intentional in nurturing a culture of contribution, service, and continuous learning.
- There’s an incredible potential for nurturing a playful spirit, seeking input, cultivating trust, and being unafraid to seek help.
- Book Mentioned in this Episode: “The Warrior Within” by D.J. Vanas
- Related episodes to Ignite the Warrior Within | D.J. Vanas: Pursuing Purposeful Productivity with Best-Selling Author, Jordan Raynor | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder, Buck Jacobs
About D.J. Vanas: D.J. Vanas is an inspiration to audiences worldwide, from Fortune 500 giants to over 7,000 crowds. D.J.’s mastery lies in tapping into the timeless principles of the Native American warrior spirit, translating them into actionable insights that lead today’s businesses. His talks have left their mark on organizations like Intel, P&G, Subaru, Accenture, USAA, Walt Disney, NASA, and even The White House. Be it the leaders of tomorrow or top-tier leaders in global companies, D.J. ensures his audience leaves with lessons, memorable stories, and a lot of humor.
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * D.J. Vanas: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Native Discovery, Inc.
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, co-hosts Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer discuss a topic vital to the modern workspace — authenticity and vulnerability in the workplace. As culture leaders, Tim and Amanda share their experiences and insights into the delicate balance that comes with opening it up to feedback you may or may not be ready for.
Tim and Amanda unpack the challenges and upsides of fostering a culture of authenticity and vulnerability in the workplace. This includes how differing views can lead to resentment, how to manage high-performing individuals who may not align with the organization’s culture, and how culture, in essence, is not about words displayed on a wall but is a feeling embedded within the workforce. They also shed light on transparency, underscoring the importance of creating a safe space for employees where they can express their thoughts and concerns without fear.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding authenticity and vulnerability in the workplace
- Managing resentment that may arise from differing views within a transparent culture
- Handling high performers who may not align with the organization’s culture
- The significance of creating a safe space for employees
- Extending the organizational culture beyond the physical office space
- The value of vulnerability in addressing uncomfortable truths and sharing performance insights
- Conducting crucial conversations to foster trust and understanding
- Building trust through authentic and clear communication, consistent behavior, and honoring one’s word
- Related episodes: Greatest Hits | Retired Navy Seal Thom Shea Talks Culture | Cultivating Culture in a Post COVID-19 World
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan chats with Sean Farrell, CEO of Quality Data Systems (QDS). After an early career in professional baseball was cut short by injury, Sean ventured into the family business, eventually becoming the CEO of QDS, a leader in the Cash Automation, ATM, and ITM market.
Sean recounts his journey from a sales representative to the CEO of a company that now spans 13 states and employs around 100 employees. He shares insights into how he expanded QDS’s scope of services, always pushing the innovation curve to meet customer needs and improve the customer experience. More than the company’s growth, Sean is proud of the family-oriented culture at QDS and the positive impact it makes in the communities it serves.
Throughout the conversation, Sean underlines the importance of an intentional approach to culture, learned through C12 teachings, which involves operating a business like a family – with transparency, openness, and honesty at its core.
Above all, he emphasizes the importance of caring for employees, fostering a work-life balance, and cultivating self-awareness in leadership. He also shares how he led QDS to prioritize community service and contribute to society through Lionheart Charities, a ministry they formalized in 2021.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of resilience and adaptability after experiencing setbacks
- The importance of a family-oriented culture in business
- The role of transparency, openness, and honesty in leadership
- Creating a work-life balance for employees and fostering their growth
- Innovative strategies for employee recognition
- The significance of community service and positive societal impact
- Sean Farrell’s impactful leadership at QDS and the creation of Lionheart Charities
- The necessity of feedback, setting clear expectations, and genuine care for employees in business operations
- Related episodes: Building a Culture for a Greater Purpose with Tony Tennaro | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder, Buck Jacobs
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Sean Farrell: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * QDS, Inc.
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This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this remastered episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Lila Ressler, CEO & Managing Partner of PeopleSolutionsNOW. An accomplished HR and Organizational Effectiveness consultant with over two decades of leadership experience, Lila is recognized for her expertise in fostering organizational success through…
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This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! Tim Flanagan chats with Jordan Raynor, best-selling author, Christian entrepreneur, and a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Jordan, a two-time Google Fellow and former CEO of Threshold 360, is deeply passionate about helping entrepreneurs become “purposeful, present, and wildly productive”. In this timeless…
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This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this remastered episode, Tim Flanagan engages in a dialogue about intentional culture with leadership coach and author, Rob McKinnon. A trusted advisor to CEOs and senior executives, Rob shares insights on the power of intentionality, the indispensable role of self-leadership, and the incredible influence of…
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan chats with Tom Henske, an individual with many accolades that can speak from experience on this all-important topic of how to create a high-performance culture. Tom shares his unique career journey and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. From UVA soccer goalkeeper to financial…
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In this episode of the Winning through Culture podcast, we explore the principles that form the foundation of a thriving work culture. We place an emphasis on impactful productivity over a culture of busyness. We discuss the intriguing concept of 10X productivity, contrasting it with the traditional 2X productivity mindset. The episode also introduces the innovative ‘Working Genius’ tool designed to elevate productivity and boost engagement in the workplace. Highlighting the value of team mapping, diversity of thought, and mental health awareness, we present an in-depth look at how intentional leadership can dramatically reshape an organization. Stay tuned for future episodes featuring guest speakers who will shed further light on these principles.
Key Takeaways from the culture of busyness episode:
- Intentionally foster a culture that rewards meaningful productivity rather than busyness.
- Encourage a mindset shift in employees to focus more on impactful work and less on the hours logged.
- Continually review the culture prevalent in your organization, ensuring it aligns with your core values.
- Make time for self-reflection and ensure sufficient rest to avoid burnout.
- Transition from a 2X to a 10X productivity mindset, pushing boundaries and setting higher performance goals.
- Reevaluate the way time is spent in the organization, avoiding activities that add to busyness but don’t move the needle.
- Utilize the ‘Working Genius’ tool to identify individual strengths and challenges within your team.
- Strive for a balanced representation of all six ‘Working Geniuses’ in the ideation, activation, and implementation stages of projects.
- Model desired behavior as a leader through practicing self-awareness and self-reflection.
- Consider the ‘Working Genius’ assessment for team members to understand and harness their individual strengths.
- Employ the ‘Working Genius’ tool for better comprehension of when to engage individual strengths and abilities.
- Document the core processes of your business, outlining both the current and ideal states, to focus improvement efforts.
- Reflect on your business’s current status, the desired state, and strategize on simplification and improvement of processes.
- Anticipate a deeper exploration of the ‘Working Genius’ tool in future episodes and its potential applications for teams and leaders.
- Related episodes: Jordan Raynor | Dissent From the Kingdom of Noise | Engaging Your Employees with Tim and Amanda Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts
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With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Bonta Sumii, CEO and founder of AthMindset. Lisa shared her insights on the importance of mental health in sports and business performance. We explored the need for mental coaching, funding for mental health awareness initiatives, and the transferability of skills used by athletes into business and entrepreneurship.
About | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | host of the Athlete Mindset podcast
Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.
Key Takeaways from Prioritizing Mental Health in Sports and Business with Lisa Bonta Sumii:
- Break down mental health myths and encourage open communication to create a supportive environment.
- Advocate for mental performance coaches for entrepreneurs and business leaders to improve their mental well-being and performance.
- Invest in funds that make mental health resources accessible to everyone.
- Foster a collaborative approach that involves employee input when making mental health decisions within the organization.
- Prioritize employee well-being as an ongoing investment for the organization’s success.
- Utilize the roses and thorns feedback system to identify areas of strength and improvement within the organization.
- Encourage mental rehearsal and routine building to improve the mental well-being of employees.
- Offer opportunities for reflection and personal growth, fostering a supportive culture.
- Highlight the transferability and value of athletes’ skills in the corporate world and other industries.
- Facilitate conversations on the applicability of athlete’s skills beyond sports and encourage athletes to prepare for life after sports.
- Related episodes to Prioritizing Mental Health in Sports and Business with Lisa Bonta Sumii: Mentorship Mini-Series | Paying it Forward Through Mentorship | Core Value 1: Growth
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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn * Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | Website
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture titled “The Intersection of Brand and Culture,” host Tim Flanagan welcomes Rebekah Miller (Digital Marketing Coordinator) and Anna Rychkova (Marketing Coordinator) to discuss how to integrate a brand internally, as well as how to communicate externally about a rebrand or new brand. They share insights and experiences from building The Pelora Group, a relationship-driven organization that partners with financial advisors to take practices to the next level and remain relevant in the ever-changing financial services industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Start small: Gradually involve more people in the branding process as it unfolds.
- Appoint brand ambassadors and involve senior leadership — encourage open dialogue and ensure all perspectives are considered.
- Get people on board: Help employees understand and embrace the new brand.
- Handle basic logistics: Address details like email addresses with the new domain name.
- Utilize the brand internally to reinforce the company’s identity and values.
- Share your story externally: Communicate the essence of your brand effectively.
- Maximize your impact by concentrating your efforts on a focused set of social media platforms
- Tell a compelling story on your website: Engage visitors with a narrative that highlights your brand’s values.
- Collaborate with a trusted vendor: Work with professionals like Moonlight Creative to bring your brand to life.
- Ensure the new brand stands out: Create a memorable and unique brand identity that resonates with your target audience.
- Related episodes: Aligning Your Brand | Unlocking the Power of Brand
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Anna Rychkova: LinkedIn * Rebekah Miller: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this episode of Winning Two Culture, we have the pleasure of hosting Tori Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder of Circa Creative Studios, and Chelsea Pawlowski, Marketing Director at The Pelora Group. They share their expertise on the significance of the brand refresh process and explore how it can be a catalyst for a company’s growth and prosperity.
Key Takeaways from the power of brand episode:
- The importance of understanding your organization’s why.
- Investing time and effort in the brand refresh process.
- The right time to consider a brand refresh.
- Aligning your brand with your company culture.
- The value of starting the brand process early on.
- The brand starter package and its role in preserving core values.
- The journaling process for self-examination and identifying the why.
- Envisioning your business in five years and setting goals.
- The role of word of mouth in growing your business.
- Coming to the brand refresh process with a clear understanding of your organization’s identity.
Related episodes to the “power of brand”: Aligning Your Brand and Culture with Chelsea Pawlowski | Bridging Culture and Brand
Join us as we discuss these power of brand topics and more with branding experts Tori Thomas and Chelsea Pawlowski. We hope this episode provides valuable insights and advice for any entrepreneur looking to refresh and strengthen their brand.
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Tori Thomas – LinkedIn * Chelsea Pawlowski: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group * Circa Creative Studios
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we have the pleasure of hosting Chelsea Pawlowski, Director of Marketing at The Pelora Group. With her vast experience and insights, Chelsea shares her expertise on the rebranding process and how aligning your brand with your company culture can lead to long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
- Timing is crucial for a successful rebrand.
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- While there may not be a perfect time for rebranding, it’s essential to avoid the wrong time. Consider factors such as market conditions, company performance, and the readiness of your team.
- Rebranding should be an intentional and well-planned process.
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- A successful rebrand requires the engagement and commitment of all stakeholders involved. Ensure that everyone on the team understands the goals and objectives of the rebranding effort.
- The reasons for rebranding can vary.
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- Companies may choose to rebrand for various reasons, such as staying relevant in the market, addressing a change in target audience, or reflecting a shift in company values.
- Align your brand with your company culture.
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- To create a strong brand identity, it’s vital to ensure that your brand reflects your company’s core values and culture. This alignment will lead to better resonance with your target audience and foster long-term loyalty.
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Related episodes to aligning your brand and culture: Bridging Culture and Brand | Creating a Winning Culture Through Branding and Reputation with Mike Mooney
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Chelsea Pawlowski: LinkedIn
Important Links* The Pelora Group
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In this engaging episode of Winning Through Culture, hosts Tim and Amanda delve into the intricate relationship between organizational culture and brand. They mention their personal journey with The Pelora Group, highlighting how they aligned their company’s culture with its brand and navigated a rebranding process. Future episodes will explore how The Pelora Group came to be.
Through candid discussions and valuable insights, Tim and Amanda demonstrate that your brand is not just what you say, but what you do, and that even the smallest actions can make a significant impact. Listen in as they explore the importance of a symbiotic relationship between culture and brand, offering tools and tips for those looking to rebrand or better align their brand with their organization’s culture.
Key Takeaways:
- The significance of aligning organizational culture and brand for business success
- The symbiotic relationship between the created culture and the brand presented to the world
- Recognizing when it’s time for a rebrand and understanding the rebranding process, as experienced by The Pelora Group
- Utilizing tools such as Working Genius to assist in aligning culture and brand
- The importance of actions over words: “It’s not what you say, it’s what you do.”
- The cumulative impact of small actions and gestures in shaping organizational culture and brand
- Related episodes: Relationships: Going Above the Transaction with David Hoffman | Being Intentional About Culture with Rob McKinnon
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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It’s not about the transaction, but about the relationship.
In this episode, we are excited to welcome David Hoffman, the CEO of David Hoffman Realty and also Covenant First Mortgage. Speaking on his upcoming book Relationships over Rules: 7 Principles to Lead Gracefully and Love Generously, the conversation follows how the adversity of David’s upbringing and his love for Christ has developed the value he places on relationships.
- Your past does not dictate your potential; it does not define your purpose on this planet
- When you leave room to receive God’s blessings, He’ll use the people in your life and your spiritual gifts to change the world
- Development of a five-person culture committee to decide the hiring of new team members
- In the relationship, you need to meet people where they are
- Related episodes: Jordan Raynor | Dissent From the Kingdom of Noise | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder, Buck Jacobs
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Guest* David Hoffman: LinkedIn
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim and Amanda delve into the complex issue of measuring workplace culture. They explore various methods to gauge the effect of a company’s culture on employee retention, including undergoing a third-party evaluation, holding open dialogues about culture, and soliciting feedback from employees in the form of ratings. The duo also discusses the GWC concept: Get it, Want it, and Capacity — which is employed to assess the wellness of an organization’s culture during times of turnover. At the heart of their discussion is the importance of conducting an honest assessment of the workplace culture, reflecting on the results, and creating action items to improve the culture.
Key Takeaways from “Measuring Workplace Culture”:
- The importance of Best Places to Work
- Retaining employees and allowing self-selection
- Are employees happy (do they have friends at work)
- How sound is your community
- Having culture conversations
- Engagement of your employees
- GWC concept – Get it, Want it, and Capacity | EOS episodes: Part 1 & Part 2
- Create a scorecard to measure workplace culture
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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If you’re not as engaged with the candidate as the next person, you’ll lose them.
Our guest today is Debby Millhouse, CEO of CEO Inc, Xcentri, and Go Healthcare Staffing. With a distinct perspective, Debbie shares how they provide a culture that finds and keeps great people — along with finding great talent for other companies.
- In today’s post-COVID recruiting landscape, you must engage wholeheartedly with the candidates and move much quicker
- In a candidate-short marketplace, Debby speaks to what is driving the shortage
- Listen for the truth, not what you want to hear from the candidate
- Work-at-home trends: looking at what works while staying competitive
- Related episodes: A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson | Engaging Your Employees with Tim and Amanda
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Guest* Debby Millhouse: LinkedIn
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim and Amanda discuss the distinction between passion and purpose — and how to find or build that purpose in work. It all starts with the theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Tim and Amanda focus on the importance of aligning one’s talents with their passion and purpose. From there they offer advice for those looking to build their purpose. In this Winning Through Culture conversation on integrating passion and purpose into the workplace, they also discuss how a leader should empower those around them: a leader should intentionally form their culture, allow people to explore and foster their passions, and create an open dialogue to allow employees to find their purpose.
- The question ultimately for purpose is what you are uniquely gifted to do:
- What are you good at?
- Is it something you really enjoy?
- Is that something that the world sees value in? Can you create and transmit that value to other people; and be compensated for that?
- An entrepreneur has to recognize that everybody in an organization:
- Has unique gifts
- Has passions and interests
- Is here for a purpose
- Related episodes to “Integrating Passion and Purpose into the Workplace”: A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson | Building a Culture for a Greater Purpose with Tony Tennaro
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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The purpose of the podcast is to tackle the topics that are timely for today and help leaders navigate the change that comes.
In this episode, we discuss what we can expect for 2023. Coming into the third year of Winning Through Culture, we will continue to focus on ways leaders and entrepreneurs can stay impactful and relevant, while looking forward to having some intentional dialogue with individuals that have insights on creating a great culture while adapting to the changing society.
- A true resolution is when you resolve yourself to be better at something
- The constant in our lives is change, and that’s certainly the constant in the life of the leader
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer leads the thought-provoking recap of this year’s numerous conversations with local leaders. This is the Winning Through Culture Year in Review 2022!
Amanda reflects on those conversations centering around cultivating culture and effective team building in the workplace. ‘Right person, right seat’ is an important concept in the hiring process that is revisited throughout this episode. Cultivating a culture that reflects those values requires truly impactful leadership down to the individual level. The right candidate gets it, wants it, and has the ability to carry out the job, despite inevitable challenges in the workplace. That is why attracting and retaining the right individuals is key to fostering a company culture that is going to grow your business in the right direction.
Striving for results, while also maintaining those most important human connections in the workplace is a key consideration for leaders on this path of winning through culture — as building and nurturing those relationships on the individual level will undoubtedly enhance the all-important company culture.
Thank you for subscribing and listening to Winning Through Culture in 2022. And we are excited to bring you more culture conversations in 2023! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at Winning Through Culture.
Key Takeaways
- Every company has a culture, whether intentionally or unintentionally created
- Fostering communication in the workplace
- Growing your business through those individuals that are the right person in the right seat
- Showing respect while setting realistic expectations for results
- Identify company challenges
- Growing leadership skills through effective communication is crucial.
- Exploring the challenges of cultivating a culture in a post-COVID-19 world
- The hiring process
- Looking outside the box for new perspectives
Timestamps for Winning Through Culture Year in Review 2022
3:14 – Charley White speaking on EOS (full episode)
7:46 – Tim and Amanda speaking on Intentionality (full episode)
12:15 – Chris Kriak speaking on Secrets of Public Speaking (full episode)
14:36 – TJ McCullough speaking on Meeting in the Middle (full episode)
16:42 – Audrey Averill speaking on Nurturing through the Culture (full episode)
19:01 – Charlie Leichtweis speaking on HOW (full episode)
24:10 – Jordan Raynor speaking on OKR (full episode)
29:29 – Jarod Latch speaking on Enabling Employees (full episode)
31:50 – Jeff Haney speaking on Shifting From Perks to Purpose (full episode)
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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We “stand on the shoulders” of those that came before us.
In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by the President and Chief Operating Officer of Midrex Technologies Inc., Steve Montague. Midrex Technologies is a Charlotte-based company that produces iron with the lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions. Steve says his company’s foremost purpose is to love and serve others. And a great way of serving others is through mentorship which is the topic of this ongoing mini-series.
This episode with Steve Montague centers around the reciprocal nature of mentorship. Both the mentor and mentee can benefit from constantly learning and growing together. When taking on a mentee, Steve says he pays special attention to trust in the relationship, openness of the mentee, and the potential of the mentee to learn quickly. A mentor will truly take the time to invest in the mentee by assessing their true potential.
A mentor not only shares successes but also failures. This kind of vulnerability is another important quality in a mentorship relationship that helps to form lasting bonds.
Mentorship is investing in the lives of others.
Key Takeaways:
- Utilizing gifts to help others is the basis of mentorship
- Trust is foundational in a mentor-mentee relationship
- The potential to learn quickly is a valuable asset in a mentee
- Vulnerability is crucial in good leadership
- Sometimes growth can be uncomfortable
- A mentee must have the ability to be teachable
- Growth in leadership should be constant
- Related episodes: Mentorship Mini-Series | Constantly Seeking Inspiration with Thom Shea | Mentorship Mini-Series | Paying it Forward Through Mentorship
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Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform* Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts About Winning Through CultureIn today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant.
That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.
With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.
This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.
Let’s create a winning culture together!
Connect with Guest* Steve Montague: LinkedIn * Midrex: Website, LinkedIn
Connect with Us* Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn, Instagram * Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn
Important Links* MassMutual Carolinas
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This mentorship mini-series episode contains stories of mentorship with retired Navy SEAL, Thom Shea. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by retired Navy SEAL and published author Thom Shea. Together they explore the mentor and mentee relationship and what it truly means to take on those equally important roles. A…
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A conversation about paying it forward through mentorship. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda and Tim begin their mini-series on mentorship. They discuss what makes mentorship such an integral part of an organization’s culture and how it can be mutually beneficial for everyone involved. A mentor should be someone who can actively listen…
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Elevating people to be the best versions of themselves. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer reflect on what makes an organization a Best Place to Work. They discuss what it takes to achieve the title of ‘Best Places to Work’ and how to identify prospective employees that fit that mold (that culture). Amanda…
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Jeff Haney talked about it numerous times in this episode: the importance of active listening when communicating with employees. With that mindset, Jeff founded the ECM Foundation. A foundation created to promote employee togetherness while giving back to the community. Jeff Haney joins Tim Flanagan in this episode of Winning through Culture. Jeff is president…
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“It’s a lot more fun to see people build upon their strengths and find success, than to flounder in weaknesses.” – Jarod Latch In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer are joined by Jarod Latch. Jarod is the co-founder and COO of Spiracle Media, which has been selected four times as one of Charlotte…
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The Best Places to Work mini-series (BPtW) starts here. In this first of the BPtW episodes, we discuss: the science behind scoring companies as Best Places to Work what are the trends for cultures in the workplace: pre-COVID and post-COVID the intentionality of creating a culture: where to focus The segments from this episode are…
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Cultivating the “ability to discern the essential from the noise”. – Jordan Raynor In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Christian entrepreneur, Jordan Raynor. Jordan is a best-selling author whose works include The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create. In addition, he hosts…
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Building a great business for a greater purpose with Buck Jacobs. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Buck Jacobs, founder of C12 Group, LLC. Tim and Buck provide Winning Through Culture listeners with an honest and in-depth look at what it takes to truly align your business culture with…
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“Open and effective communication are keys to developing respect in business.” – Charlie Leichtweis In this episode, Tim Flanagan is joined by Charlie Leichtweis. Charlie is the founder of Experts in HOW, LLC which is a business consulting firm that helps organizations cultivate respect in business to create a winning and sustainable culture. Charlie not…
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“Could you leave for six months?” As a business owner, would you feel confident that your business is still functioning and even thriving in your absence? In this episode, Tim Flanagan is joined by Jason Goldy. Jason is the president of one of MassMutual’s internal divisions that work with closely-held businesses. Jason helps business owners…
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Taking the necessary steps to close the racial wealth gap. A podcast conversation with the leaders of J&G Legacy Financial Group, Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier. This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan chats with Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier. Together, Jabbar and Centario…
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“Generating business referrals without asking.” This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Stacey Randall. Stacey shares humbling stories of past business failures that enabled her to find the vision of creating a culture to generate new business without asking. She even…
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This Retired Navy Seal realized during his transition from military service to entrepreneur he needed to gain back the sense of identity and culture that he had while serving our country. This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode, we discuss culture with Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea. Thom served with…
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At its core, what does culture mean to you? In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses what culture means to him and specifically, what values the team put in place to create a winning culture at the firm. Tim gets deep about how he views, maintains, and nurtures the company culture including the discovery process of…
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“The biggest challenges are becoming the biggest silver linings.” In this episode, we discuss the ever-changing job market and how COVID-19 has impacted the way we do business. Candidates are scrutinizing company culture like never before as they conduct their due diligence to seek out the best employer. All this is happening as individuals in…
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This is a highlight reel episode all about laying a culture foundation. These highlight clips are taken from different Winning Through Culture episodes in the first half of 2022. We believe this format will provide a meaningful foundation you can use in your own business. And when grouping these highlights together, we think you will…
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‘Best Places to Work’ recognizes business cultures that foster leadership development. In this episode, we explore topics related to intentionally implementing a culture of transparency in which employees feel “heard, understood, and appreciated”. The Charlotte Business Journal utilizes a scientific approach in selecting those elite businesses that qualify for the coveted title. Key Takeaways Being…
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Intentionally shifting business culture through a customized library of content. In this episode, we are joined by guest Kacey Korting of the platform RightNow Media @ Work. Kacey joined the company in 2017 and is an alumna of LSU. This platform offers a plethora of quality content for business leaders and their employees. Not only…
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Show appreciation for a better culture. In this episode, we discuss personal and leadership development with Chris Kriak, Associate Agency Supervisory Officer with MassMutual Carolinas. As Chris says, “just speak.” Chris sees the impact public speaking has in his career growth and now he helps others in their own development with a focus on public…
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A leader must be intentional when building the foundation of a company’s culture. In this episode, Amanda and Tim have an open discussion on the value of intentionality as a leader in business. Being intentional in business allows the leader an unique opportunity to define their own culture from the ground up. Building a team…
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Hi, it’s Tim with a short episode of Winning Through Culture. As I recorded this, the Ukrainians have been invaded by Russia and a very tragic humanitarian crisis is unfolding, not to mention the travesty of a duly elected democratic government being attacked by a totalitarian state. I just thought I would take a minute,…
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The process for having culture conversations. In this episode, Amanda and Tim discuss the type of openness that has a direct impact on the culture of an organization — culture conversations. What are they and what is the process for having them–and encouraging them. The impact of culture conversations can be positive if the leaders…
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Show appreciation for your employees — it leads to a better culture. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognition and appreciation with Jordan Peace. Jordan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fringe, a lifestyle benefits company. You will finish this episode with a new understanding of how to recruit, maintain, and build genuine…
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The second of our two-part podcast series on our culture operating system. In this episode, we continue our discussion on The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). EOS as we mention in both episodes is an integral part of our culture-building at MassMutual Carolinas. And is this part two, we discuss investing in a system, the importance…
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A two-part journey into our culture operating system. In this episode, we discuss The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). EOS is an integral part of our culture-building at MassMutual Carolinas. So we’re bringing a two-part episode to you featuring Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer, Charley White. Key Takeaways The right time to incorporate the EOS system…
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Happy New Year! We had a great year in 2021 and are excited for what 2022 holds for Winning Through Culture and our organization! In this episode we highlight some of the successes of 2021 and provide you a glimpse at what you can expect on the Winning Through Culture Podcast in 2022. It’s time…
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Before we turn the page on 2021 and move on to 2022, it’s important we reflect on some moments and conversations on Winning Through Culture. This is the Winning Through Culture year in review episode! In this episode we are going to highlight these moments with a glimpse into the following episodes: The Core Values…
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As displayed in this episode and previous Winning Through Culture episodes, leadership is a key component of growing a winning culture. In this episode, Tim talks with his business coach and founder of Institute Success, Harvey Smith, about leading with trust and communication. Creating an engaged and communicative leadership style is something that is critical…
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The holiday season is coming up and people are in the giving mood, once again. In this episode, Tim and Amanda talk about Giving Tuesday and what it means to embrace being a part of a stewardship driven organization. Having an impact from giving back can come from more than just money. Tim and Amanda…
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There is no question about the negative connotation the the business world has created against compliance. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Ed Faas have a conversation about growing a compliant culture with a relationship first approach. The foundation of how they take a relationship first approach is by growing trust and providing educational opportunities…
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Having a great company culture can look a few different ways. In this Episode, Tim Flanagan talks with Tiffany Grimm about creating a healthy and thriving culture. Tiffany goes into depth about her THRIVE method and the process that she takes to improve culture of her clients. Empowering women to become the most authentic and…
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Financial wealth can be achieved in different ways, but having security is one that is critical. In this episode, Tim talks with Steve Krasnipol about what helped him choose his financial career and gain interest in protecting assets specifically. Using the core values of integrity, honesty, and transparency has been pivotal for Steve in his…
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Leadership is one of the foundations of developing great culture and running a successful organization. In this episode, John Laurito and Tim Flanagan talk about John’s leadership coaching and his transition out of the financial services industry. After being in the financial industry, he realized that what he truly enjoys doing is coaching others. What…
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It isn’t always easy to maintain and grow productivity when life-altering changes occur. In this episode, you’ll get some insight into MassMutual Carolinas Transformation 2021 Challenge, as Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer discuss the firm’s voluntary initiative to grow engagement from their associates. This episode is all about engaging your employees. You’ll gain some insight…
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Bringing faith into your business in an authentic, genuine way is hard, but important work. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer chat with David Wachter about how he has been able to support integrating faith into the workplace and culture of MassMutual Carolinas, how being authentic in one’s faith journey supports the dialogue,…
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Building a team through evolving your culture inwardly versus externally. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Shannon Thompson about building a successful team, how culture continuously evolves, the importance of core values, and the lessons that Shannon has learned as he has built his team throughout the years. Shannon Thompson, CFP® is a Financial…
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Successful people do what unsuccessful people aren’t willing to do. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Lou Galletto about mentorship, doing the hard work behind the scenes, and Lou’s leadership success stories from his years at MassMutual Carolinas. Lou Galletto is the Director of Wealth Management and Chief Investment Officer at MassMutual Carolinas. Lou…
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Have you explored the ins and outs of what it takes to build a healthy and successful team to elevate performance, activity, and client experiences? In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Amy Macari and Kate Curley on just that – the how’s and whys of building a healthy and successful team and partnership. Specifically,…
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A company is only as successful as its people and its people are only as successful as the company they work within. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Lila Ressler about the importance of intentional core values, the journey of arriving at solutions, and understanding your own culture. Lila Ressler is the CEO &…
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Building a winning culture starts with the leaders within the organization. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Sherry Winn about the role of leadership in a healthy culture, emotional intelligence, and the importance of having a mentor or coach for growth. Sherry Winn is a Two-Time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of the Year, and…
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Improving the culture of your organization day in and day out. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Blair Primis about culture sustainment within an organization, making an impact, and creating a trusting environment. Blair Primis is the Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Talent Management at OrthoCarolina. Blair leads a team of Human Resource,…
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An inside look on how we “envision the future” with potential advisors. In this episode, Caitlin Flanagan and Tim Flanagan discuss the work that has been done behind the scenes to reframe the cultural experience for both current and potential advisors at MassMutual Carolinas. Specifically, Caitlin and Tim discuss why they go above and beyond…
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Transforming the culture of the organization by helping our advisors transform their knowledge, skills, and abilities to better serve their clients. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Jarrett Engel about our Advisor Development Program at MassMutual Carolinas, the difference between training and development, and the importance of finding your “why”. Jarrett is the Agency…
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How you, the entrepreneur can incorporate balance into your life both personally and professionally. As we discuss, it is not easy, but it is a priority. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan, Ryan Donaghy, and Amanda Kramer discuss the core value of balance. Specifically, Ryan, Tim, and Amanda share their personal and…
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Conviction means something different based on the situation. For us, conviction means being “all in.” In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Hannah Butler discuss the core value of conviction. Specifically, Amanda and Hannah discuss Hannah’s convictions in making a career shift during the pandemic and the impact that that decision has…
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Being authentic means being true to one’s self, one’s vales, and one’s personalities regardless of outside circumstances of pressures to act otherwise. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer, Amy Macari, and Audrey Averill discuss the core value of authenticity. Specifically, Amanda, Amy, and Audrey let the audience behind the scenes of having…
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What being a steward means. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Jason Goldy discuss the core value of stewardship. Specifically, Amanda and Jason discuss their experiences and thoughts both in and out of the office about how stewardship and being a servant leader helps us all win at life. Schedule of…
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How a growth mindset helps us win personally and professionally. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Rachael Snyder discuss the core value of growth. Specifically, Amanda and Rachael discuss their experiences and thoughts both in and out of the office about what growth means to them and the firm as a…
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We are excited to introduce our core values series to the podcast! In this introductory episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer discuss how the core values of MassMutual Carolinas came to be, what they mean to the two of them and how these core values show up every day. And, over the next five weeks,…
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In this business you will have unbelievable lows and soaring highs, and they will happen within five minutes of each other. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Ryan Platt about A Special Needs Plan, making a deeper impact, and failing forward. Ryan founded A Special Needs Plan in 2005 and has been a pioneer…
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As new generations enter the workplace, leaders must adapt. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and John Priore discuss how leaders can go about adapting to the new generations that continue to enter the workplace. When we talk about building a winning culture, the new generations play a major role in living out the culture of…
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Being impactful is hard work but it is good work and meaningful work. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer discuss the importance of building your culture in an authentic way, creating a community feel, and impacting the lives of those around you. Tim and Amanda share the insights and experiences they’ve had throughout their…
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Building a culture around a community of people who are constantly looking to achieve greatness. In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses his Spartan Racing journey. We get into the impact of the Spartan community, leadership benefits, and how racing has impacted the culture we are building at MassMutual Carolinas. We hope this episode helps you…
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From intern to coordinator. In this episode, Amanda Kramer chats with Rebekah Miller about her summer internship at MassMutual Carolinas, transitioning from intern to a full-time position, and marketing tips. Rebekah has recently transitioned from an internship role to a full time position as the Digital Marketing Coordinator at MassMutual Carolinas. We are glad to…
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2020 was certainly a year worth of reflection. And today we are going to do just that. In today’s episode you’ll hear from a few of our dynamic guests that have helped you win through culture throughout the entire year. We look forward to helping you stay impactful and relevant throughout 2021. Today’s Guests and…
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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier about positively impacting the black community, the power of financial education, and building a lasting legacy. Jabbar and Centario lead their team at J&G Legacy Financial Group…
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From failure to referrals. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Stacey Randall about growing as an entrepreneur, reflecting on failures, and generating business referrals. From one business failure with no referrals received to 112 referrals received in the first year of business #2, Stacey proves you can generate referrals without asking. Stacey teaches small…
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“In life, when one finds a good mentor, it also helps to be a good student.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Jody Rhyne about finding your calling, having passion in your work, and the importance of being a mentor. After learning the ins and outs of the business, Jody opened an office that…
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Building a culture that will last for years to come. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with John Mickey about building culture to last for years, delivering on promises, and creating a legacy. The Mickey family is a legacy with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and the insurance and financial services industry. John Mickey…
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A lifetime of passion and purpose. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Marcus Watson about his journey of overcoming cancer, the importance of serving others, the commitment to a process for success, and creating a positive culture through mindset. As a Managing Director at MassMutual Carolinas, Marcus has made it his mission to impact…
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Being intentional with your culture helps attract great talent. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Caitlin Flanagan about how having an intentional focus on culture can improve the talent within your organization. As the Director of Talent Strategy at MassMutual Carolinas, Caitlin has played a major role in both being intentional with the culture…
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How much is a reputation worth? In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Mike Mooney about the power of reputation and branding, lessons from a career in motorsports, and strengthening the culture of a team. Mike spent 25 years in motorsports at senior levels with agencies, a race team, and corporate brands in NASCAR, IndyCar,…
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True commitment at a team level creates abundance. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Shane Tenny about a career in financial planning, adding value to people’s lives, and committing to a team. Shane is the Managing Partner at Spaugh Dameron Tenny, a financial planning firm that is tailored towards physicians and dentists. Shane originally…
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Bringing a group of people together for a shared intention to serve. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Steve D’Annunzio about culture in financial services, mindset, and the power of relationships. Steve D’Annunzio is an author and co-creator of many books, businesses, and artistic projects that have the common theme of alleviating human suffering…
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The culture of your organization is unique to you, the leader. How will you shape it? In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Rob McKinnon about intentionality, the power of coaching, and self-leadership. For over a decade, Rob has partnered with CEOs and senior executives who desire to be better, more effective leaders. Stay tuned…
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A real conversation around diversity, the power of the human spirit, and creating a culture of equality. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Neal Petersen in Part 2 of a conversation all about what is going on in the United States right now and how we can make a positive impact. This conversation around…
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A dynamic conversation around adversity, a journey of overcoming fear, and embracing diversity. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Neal Petersen in Part 1 of a conversation around diversity, positivity, and breaking through barriers. Neal Petersen addresses the creation of winning strategies, embracing diversity, conquering fear in order to achieve the impossible, while continuing…
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Building great businesses for a greater purpose. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Tony Tennaro about building a culture for a greater purpose. Tim and Tony also discuss being intentional with culture development, building a business based on faith, and making a difference in your people. Tony Tennaro is the Managing Chair of C12…
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Learning about leadership and culture from a Navy Seal. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Thom Shea about leading through chaos. Tim and Thom also discuss Thom’s transition from Navy Seal to Entrepreneurship, the evolution of a healthy culture, and leading during chaos. Thom is the CEO of Shea Leadership Training, a unique leadership…
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It’s easy to lead in times of prosperity, you really find out what you are made of in times of adversity. In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses what you can do as a leader to position yourself to take care of your people during this unprecedented time. We cover these topics in this episode:…
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Culture needs to be attended to each and every day, especially during uncertain times. In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses a few ideas on how you can lead your company and maintain a positive culture during these unprecedented times. We cover these three topics in this episode: How do you attend to your people through…
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There are five building blocks that Tim Flanagan has laid out to building a winning life, culture, and business. These blocks are vision, build, learn, grow, and succeed. In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses a conversation he had with a new advisor and how he unpacked these building blocks to help this advisor begin his…
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Who is the leader behind Winning Through Culture? In this episode, Tim Flanagan discusses his 30-year journey as an entrepreneur and leader in the financial services industry. Tim shares the insights he has gained along the way. Including how to be impactful and relevant as a leader and entrepreneur. We hope this episode helps you…
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Diving deep into the “buzz word” that is culture. In this episode, Tim Flanagan chats with Amanda Kramer about building a healthy culture within an organization. Amanda is the Director of Advisor Experience at MassMutual Carolinas. She is responsible for the overall culture of the organization so she truly knows what it takes to win…
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What is Winning Through Culture all about and what can listeners expect to take away from this podcast? In this episode, Amanda Kramer chats with Tim Flanagan to discuss the vision behind what Winning Through Culture. As you’ll see on this platform, culture is important to Tim and his firm. In an authentic way, Tim…
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