Culture Over Coffee
Episodes
Culture Snapshot - Culture Isn't a Vibe: The Systems Behind Great Workplaces
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Culture isn’t just something you feel. It’s something you build. In this short Culture Snapshot episode, we’re breaking down why great culture...
Building a Culture of Growth: How “Squiggly Careers” Strengthen Engagement
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career development shouldn’t be a checklist. It should be a catalyst. In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Beth sits down with Deb Kuhn who lea...
Culture Snapshot: Almost Leaders - From Good Intentions to Real Leadership Impact
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates almost leaders from always leaders? In this Culture Snapshot, Beth explores how small gaps in consistency (missed feedback, delayed re...
The CEO as Listener-in-Chief: What Executives Really Hear (and Miss) from Employees
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Catherine Badalamente, President and CEO of Graham Media Group, joins Beth to talk about what it really means ...
Culture Snapshot: Culture Debt - The Hidden Cost of Neglecting People Problems
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick-hit Culture Snapshot, Beth spends a few minutes breaking down a powerful concept every leader should understand: culture debt. Much li...
Culture Snapshot: How Often Are You Actually Giving Feedback?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback fuels growth, but most employees aren’t getting enough of it. In this quick Culture Snapshot episode, Beth takes a few minutes to explor...
Managers Are Stuck: The Missing Middle of Engagement with Matt Sunshine
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Middle managers are the critical link between leadership and employees...but many of them feel disengaged, unsupported, and overwhelmed. In this ep...
The Engagement Gap: Why Culture Isn't Trickling Down with Kate Rehling
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Engagement may be strong at the top...but it’s not making its way down the org chart. In this episode, Beth sits down with Kate Rehling, Senior T...
The Bait and Switch: When Culture Doesn’t Match the Pitch with Deborah Fulghum
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many employees, culture is a major reason they say “yes” to a job offer. But, too often, the reality doesn’t live up to the pitch. In thi...
Culture Snapshot: The Myth of “Just Knowing” Expectations
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders assume their people know exactly what’s expected of them, but the data says otherwise. In this brief Culture Snapshot episode, Beth ...
The Recognition Deficit: Why So Many Feel Unseen at Work with Kelly George
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring why more than a third of employees say they don’t receive enough recognition from managers or peers. We’ll be b...
Quiet Desks, Loud Costs: When Employees Don’t Speak Up with Mindy Murphy
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re digging into the real cost of silence in the workplace (and what it takes to build a culture where people feel safe, heard, a...
Lost During the Honeymoon: Why New Employees Are Checking Out Early with Tirzah Thornburg
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re looking into why the honeymoon phase for new employees is fading so fast and how it’s costing organizations more than they ...
Culture Snapshot: The Post-Engagement Survey Playbook
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re spending a few minutes to examine what comes after you’ve implemented an Employee Engagement Survey...
Leadership's Role in Shaping Culture with Donna Hall
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re thinking about how leaders can utilize the full potential of their role to help shape the culture of their company. And we ...
Psychological Safety in Cultures of High-Risk Innovation with Adrienne Wilkerson
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking a look at why psychological safety is a crucial component in all organizations: especially those known for taking risk...
Culture Snapshot: 7 Strategies to Improve Employee Retention Rates
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re taking little time to think about employee retention rates and how you can go about improving them. ...
Bridging Different Cultures After a Merger or Acquisition with Miracle Semien
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring how companies can go about bridging two different cultures following a merger or acquisition. And helping us brea...
Culture Snapshot: Employee Engagement is Not About Satisfaction or Happiness
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re taking a few minutes to dispel the all-too-common myth that company culture is merely about the satis...
Culture Snapshot: Building Lasting Engagement Beyond 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in this Culture Snapshot episode, we’re bringing our coverage of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report to a close by spending a few minutes...
Why Are So Many Managers Lacking Follow-Through? With Matt Sunshine
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re consulting ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report once again as we ponder the question: “Why are so many managers lacking ...
Why Aren’t Employees Receiving More Meaningful Feedback? With Kelly George
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2024, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by asking: “Why aren’t em...
Why Don’t Employees Have Enough Information to Perform in Their Roles? With Mindy Murphy
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re once again reflecting on the results from ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report. This time we’re wondering: “Why don’...
Why Aren’t More Employees Inspired by Their Company’s Long-Term Vision? With Deborah Fulghum
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2024, by asking the question: “Why...
Why Are More Employees Returning to the Office? with Stephanie Downs
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking: “Why are more employees retur...
Why Are Employees Less Engaged Than a Year Ago? with Kate Rehling
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking the question: “Why are employees less engag...
Culture Snapshot: Need-To-Know Findings on Company Culture
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re kicking off our season-long deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by pointing out so...
The Transformative Power of Open Leadership with Matt Sunshine
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're breaking down why transparency and authenticity are two qualities all leaders should actively demonstrate in their day-to-day d...
Unlocking Employee Engagement through Shared Vision with Kristin Cantrell
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re discussing how having and communicating a shared vision can be instrumental to driving engagement throughout your organizatio...
Communicating Clearly to Foster Engagement with Liz Dickson
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about how important it is for leaders to get the communication piece right when it comes to fostering a solid culture...
Building a People-First Culture with Amy Bloxom
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring how company leaders can go about building a people-first culture. And joining Beth to break it all down is someone...
Thriving in Adversity: Leadership and Engagement with Lisa Kogan-Praska
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on company leaders by taking a look at how to go about maintaining employee engagement when leading thro...
Shaping Company Culture through Tomorrow's Leaders with Jason Randall
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re kicking off our season-long focus on the role that company leaders play in nurturing a solid culture of engagement. Through...
ENGAGE 2023: Earned Trust
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re wrapping up our exploration of ENGAGE 2023: The Company Culture Report by focusing on our findings that relate to Earned Trus...
ENGAGE 2023: Valued Voice
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by exploring the data related...
ENGAGE 2023: People Development
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2023, by taking a look at the findin...
ENGAGE 2023: Shared Mission
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by explori...
ENGAGE 2023: How and Where We Work
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking a look at How and Where We Work in light of the recent findings from our latest company culture and employee engagemen...
ENGAGE 2023: The State of Employee Engagement
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re beginning our season-long exploration of ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report. Together, ...
Dealing With a Tough Recruitment Market with Mary Beth Meadows
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re not only examining the current state of recruitment, and how truly tough it feels for so many, but we’re also breaking down...
Employee Retention: How to Hang Onto Your Superstars with Mike Searson & Doug Young
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s on the minds of many in these times of tough recruitment: employee retention. In particular, how ...
MYTH: Company Culture is "Nice to Have" with Pamela McGee
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking time to debunk the all too prevalent myth that good company culture is simply “nice to have.” Just like our guest ...
Mastering Individualized Management with Sarah Dobbins
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling how to go about mastering the art of individualized management. How can leaders best harness the unique talents and ...
Tracing a Company's Culture Journey with Rich Barone
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re breaking down an individual company’s culture journey. Where did they begin? What were the challenges they faced along the ...
Secrets to Success with a Hybrid Work Model with JC Campese
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re discussing some of the continuing frustrations and points of friction that persist in many hybrid work models. More important...
LOOKING AHEAD: Keep Your Company Campfire Bright
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, as we begin a new year, we take a moment to look back at 2022. What were the biggest takeaways in the realm of company culture and em...
The Importance of Earned Trust with Allison Delagrange
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our deep dive into each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today we’re taking a ride in elevator number 4: Earned...
The Vital Role of Valued Voice in Your Team's Performance with Lori Clark
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our journey through each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today, we’re stepping into elevator number 3: Valued Voice. ...
Exploring People Development with Fran Mallace
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today, we’re going up in elevator number 2: People Dev...
The Value of Shared Mission, Core Values, and Purpose Statements with Maryann Balbo
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we begin our season long journey through each of the Four Engagement Elevators. We hop on Elevator number 1: Shared Mission. This is ...
The State of Company Culture and ENGAGE 2022: The Company Culture Report with Matt Sunshine & Deborah Fulghum
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our first episode, not only do we highlight the various reasons why company culture and employee engagement should be top of mind for every organi...