The CultureCon Podcast
Explore how work works with The CultureCon Podcast: real stories, fresh ideas, and bold voices building a better world of work.
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Live from CultureCon: The Leadership Power of Dignity with Dr. Isa Karabed (opens the original)
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Leadership gets real when dignity becomes more than a value on the wall. It becomes something people can actually feel. Live from CultureCon 2026, Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Dr. Isa Karabed, Founder and CEO of Karabed Leadership Group and recipient of the Culture Impact Award, for a deeply human conversation about recovery, homelessness, technology, and the moments that shape how we lead. Isa shares how her own recovery journey taught her the power of being seen, why every interaction can res
Live from CultureCon: Change the Song in Your Head with Claude Silver (opens the original)
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Sometimes the most important leadership shift starts with changing the song in your own head. Live from CultureCon 2026, Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, USA Today bestselling author of "Be Yourself at Work", and a pioneer of people-first leadership. Claude shares how a 93-day Outward Bound experience helped her find her voice, challenge the limiting beliefs she carried for years, and ultimately recognize the kind of leader she was meant to become. Fro
CultureCon 2026: Connection, Karaoke and What Comes Next (opens the original)
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CultureCon 2026 is officially in the books, and somehow the smoothest conference Nick and Zach have ever hosted also delivered some of the most unexpected moments. From keynote karaoke and Red Ball Tennis to unforgettable connections across 21 countries, this one was about much more than what happened on stage. 🎤 Nick and Zach recap the moments that made CultureCon feel uniquely human, including the Impact Awards, the Longer Table experience, a virtual audience that felt fully part of the room,
The Hidden Cost of Slow Employee Recognition with Tray Ross (opens the original)
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Recognition is not about the gift. It is about the moment someone realizes, "They truly see me." Nick and Zach sit down with Tray Ross of Corporate Traditions to explore how meaningful appreciation builds stronger relationships, deeper loyalty, and cultures people want to stay in. Tray shares why personalization matters, how freedom of choice makes recognition scalable, and why unexpected gestures often leave the greatest impact. From a manager bending the rules to support an employee during a c
The People-First Future of AI with Emily Mabie (opens the original)
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AI is moving fast, but the real opportunity is not doing more work faster. It is making more room for the human work that matters most. Nick and Zach sit down with Emily Mabie, Senior AI Automation Engineer for HR and People at Zapier, to explore how leaders can use AI with more intention, less anxiety, and a stronger people-first lens. Emily shares why AI should not simply be bolted onto old processes, how leaders can decide what to automate, delegate, or keep human, and why the future of work
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