Culture doesn’t exist—at least not in the way we think it does. In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams is joined by John O. Burdett, Founder of Orxestra® Inc. and Leadership Advisor to TRANSEARCH International, to challenge conventional wisdom on organizational culture. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and consultant to global organizations, John offers a fresh, systems-based perspective on culture—why it’s often misunderstood, how it directly impacts performance, and why only one in five companies effectively manage it.

John explains:

• Why culture is a system—and why failing to manage it holistically leads to failure.
• The proven link between strong, agile cultures and long-term business performance.
• Why most leaders say culture is critical but spend too little time actively shaping it.
• How to hire with tomorrow’s culture in mind and create an adaptable, high-performing organization.
• The role of trust, leadership balance, and storytelling in driving cultural change.

If you're a leader looking to understand how culture truly works—and how to leverage it as a competitive advantage—this episode is for you.

Tune in now to discover how to shape, measure, and manage culture with intention.

As workplaces become more diverse, leaders must move beyond cultural competence and embrace cultural humility—a mindset that fosters inclusion, trust, and stronger teams. In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams speaks with Dr. Sarah Prince, PhD, Curriculum Developer for Training and Development at TI Verbatim Consulting (TIVC), about why cultural humility is a critical leadership skill and how it can transform workplace culture.

Dr. Prince explains the key differences between cultural competence and cultural humility, how self-reflection and adaptability help leaders foster inclusive teams, and why the shift to a majority-minority U.S. workforce by 2045 makes this leadership approach more essential than ever.

You'll also learn practical strategies for:

• Building psychological safety to enhance trust and collaboration.
• Improving active listening to engage authentically with diverse perspectives.
• Embedding cultural humility into leadership to drive better business outcomes.

If you're a leader looking to create an inclusive, psychologically safe, and high-performing workplace, this episode is for you.

Tune in now to discover how cultural humility can elevate your leadership and help you build stronger, more inclusive teams.

In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Hanrahan, Director of Organizational Development at TI Verbatim Consulting (TIVC) and a renowned expert in organizational psychology. Together, they explore the crucial differences between organizational culture and climate, shedding light on how these two elements interact and influence overall performance. Dr. Hanrahan shares his expertise on how leaders can leverage culture and climate to drive success, avoid common misconceptions, and manage change effectively during times of transformation. Tune in to gain practical strategies and leadership insights that can help elevate your organization’s effectiveness.