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  • Culture Metrics: What Engagement Surveys Can (and Can't) Tell You

    Culture Metrics: What Engagement Surveys Can (and Can't) Tell You
    2026/01/08
    In this episode, Dan Kessler, President of Energage, joins Beth Sunshine to explore how data and action come together to create thriving workplace cultures. Drawing on insights from millions of employee surveys and thousands of companies, Dan shares how organizations can move beyond measuring engagement to activating it. Dan has some amazing takeaways, like: - Why employee engagement data reveals what leaders can’t always see — and how assumptions can quietly derail culture. - Why “survey fatigue” isn’t real (it’s actually inaction fatigue) and how authentic follow-through restores trust. - And how middle managers, often caught between leadership and employees, play a pivotal role in turning insights into cultural momentum. Energage: https://www.energage.com/ Dan Kessler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kessler-40b4a11/ Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    38 分
  • Culture Snapshot - Culture Isn't a Vibe: The Systems Behind Great Workplaces

    Culture Snapshot - Culture Isn't a Vibe: The Systems Behind Great Workplaces
    2025/12/18
    Culture isn’t just something you feel. It’s something you build. In this short Culture Snapshot episode, we’re breaking down why great cultures aren’t powered by perks or positivity alone. Instead, they run on systems: the intentional habits, behaviors, and leadership practices that create clarity and consistency. We’ll also walk through the four “engagement elevators” that help organizations turn good vibes into lasting strength, reminding leaders that when culture runs on systems, it can thrive no matter the storm. Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast
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    5 分
  • Building a Culture of Growth: How “Squiggly Careers” Strengthen Engagement

    Building a Culture of Growth: How “Squiggly Careers” Strengthen Engagement
    2025/12/11
    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 leads Career Development and Programs at TransUnion, to explore how growth pathways can transform company culture from the inside out. Deb shares incredible insights, including: - Why TransUnion replaced rigid career ladders with “squiggly careers,” helping employees explore lateral moves, expand responsibilities, and grow in place. - How focusing on transferable skills (what she calls “superpowers”) creates a culture where people feel valued for their unique strengths, not just their titles. - Why career development must stay top of mind to drive engagement and how even simple manager conversations can reignite motivation and ownership. Deb Kuhn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kuhn-a1520210/ Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    27 分
  • Culture Snapshot: Almost Leaders - From Good Intentions to Real Leadership Impact

    Culture Snapshot: Almost Leaders - From Good Intentions to Real Leadership Impact
    2025/12/04
    What separates almost leaders from always leaders? In this Culture Snapshot, Beth explores how small gaps in consistency (missed feedback, delayed recognition, or forgotten check-ins) can quietly erode engagement, and how one extra step can transform trust, culture, and results. Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    6 分
  • The CEO as Listener-in-Chief: What Executives Really Hear (and Miss) from Employees

    The CEO as Listener-in-Chief: What Executives Really Hear (and Miss) from Employees
    2025/11/20
    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 to lead as listener-in-chief, and how active listening can strengthen trust, reveal hidden cultural challenges, and help employees thrive. Catherine shares powerful takeaways including: - Why real listening goes beyond surveys and meetings - How to make it a daily intentional practice - How toxic high performers quietly erode the culture - And what leaders can do to hold people accountable without sacrificing performance. Catherine Badalamente: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinebadalamente/ Graham Media Group: https://www.grahammedia.com/ Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    32 分
  • Culture Snapshot: Culture Debt - The Hidden Cost of Neglecting People Problems

    Culture Snapshot: Culture Debt - The Hidden Cost of Neglecting People Problems
    2025/11/13
    In this quick-hit Culture Snapshot, Beth spends a few minutes breaking down a powerful concept every leader should understand: culture debt. Much like financial or technical debt, culture debt builds up when we avoid tough conversations, ignore toxic behaviors, or push past early signs of burnout. Beth shares relatable, real-world examples of how culture debt sneaks into teams and outlines practical ways to start addressing it. You’ll learn why dealing with issues early is the best investment you can make in trust, engagement, and long-term team health. Evaluate Your Company Culture: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/quick-culture-assessment Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    5 分
  • Culture Snapshot: How Often Are You Actually Giving Feedback?

    Culture Snapshot: How Often Are You Actually Giving Feedback?
    2025/07/10
    Feedback fuels growth, but most employees aren’t getting enough of it. In this quick Culture Snapshot episode, Beth takes a few minutes to explore what data from ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report reveals about the frequency and quality of workplace feedback. Also, she offers bits of actionable advice to help leaders make feedback a consistent, impactful habit. ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    6 分
  • Managers Are Stuck: The Missing Middle of Engagement with Matt Sunshine

    Managers Are Stuck: The Missing Middle of Engagement with Matt Sunshine
    2025/07/03
    Middle managers are the critical link between leadership and employees...but many of them feel disengaged, unsupported, and overwhelmed. In this episode, Matt Sunshine, CEO of The Center for Sales Strategy, is joining Beth to discuss why managers are struggling to stay engaged and how that impacts the teams they lead. Matt has some amazing takeaways, like: - Why the way in which companies “shift the goal posts” in how they measure success makes middle managers feel as though they can never win. - How when middle managers are disengaged, it spreads like wildfire, transforming employees who were previously “all in” into people who clock in and check out. - And, finally, why, if managers aren’t involved in navigating the future of your organization, you’ll soon be in a boat that’s rowing in circles ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report Matt Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsunshine/ Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Culture Over Coffee: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast Up Your Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
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    37 分