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Manager effectiveness

Culture is not what the CEO writes in the values deck, it is what managers do every day. These episodes unpack how people leaders turn managers into the amplifiers of engagement, trust, and retention.

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12 episodes on Manager effectiveness

Turning Engagement Data Into Culture ChangeS06 E14Dr. Adam HickmanTurning Engagement Data Into Culture ChangeEngagement data is just a signal. 70% of team engagement comes down to the manager. Dr. Adam Hickman, VP at Partners Federal Credit Union, unpacks why managers are disengaging fastest, why you should develop performance instead of managing it, build capability through reps, and start by listening.Why the Skills Gap Is Really a Trust GapS06 E11Cezary MączkaWhy the Skills Gap Is Really a Trust GapCezary Mączka, Group Chief People & Culture Officer at Wielton Group, joins CultureClub X to explain why most skills gaps are really trust gaps, and why clarity of goals beats change management. A practical look at building culture across multinational, unionized organizations.How CHROs Build Change Leadership That SticksS06 E09Jerrell MooreHow CHROs Build Change Leadership That SticksJerrell Moore, Executive Advisor and former CHRO at Cadence Bank, shares how CHROs can build change leadership capability that sticks, from cultural norms and measurement frameworks to the one non-negotiable 90-day action every people leader must take to develop truly change-ready leaders at scale.Leading Through Change: Building Future-Ready LeadersS05 E03Lauri RomanoLeading Through Change: Building Future-Ready LeadersIn this episode, Lauri Romano unpacks how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty, balance speed with sustainability, and build psychological safety. She shares why empathy, adaptability, and purpose are core to future-ready leadership, and how tech and human skills now go hand in hand.Shared Accountability and the Culture It BuildsS05 E02Elizabeth S. EganShared Accountability and the Culture It BuildsIn CultureClub X S05 E02, Elizabeth S. Egan discusses shaping lasting culture through shared accountability and manager enablement. Hear practical strategies to empower employees, embed learning into daily work, and scale development across roles for real organizational impact.Culture at the Core: What Managers Actually DriveS04 E08Tracie SponenbergCulture at the Core: What Managers Actually DriveTracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer at The Granite Group, joins S04 E08 of CultureClub X to unpack what managers actually drive in company culture, why trust should be given freely, and how people teams can build an individual employee experience while technology deepens rather than replaces human connection.Trust and Safety in a Manager-Centered CultureS04 E07Melissa DiMuroTrust and Safety in a Manager-Centered CultureMelissa DiMuro, Chief People and Culture Officer at Limbach, discusses managers' role in building trust and psychological safety. In S04 E07 of CultureClub X, she also highlights the importance of leader mental health and frequent pulse checks.Practical Ways Managers Influence CultureS04 E06Tracy DoddPractical Ways Managers Influence CultureTracy Dodd of VNS Health shares practical strategies for managers to influence culture, from reading emotional cues to fostering psychological safety, and turning employee feedback into meaningful action that boosts engagement and trust.The Case for Manager-Driven Company CultureS04 E05Michele Lau-TorresThe Case for Manager-Driven Company CultureIn S04 E05 of CultureClub X, Michele Lau-Torres discusses a manager-driven company culture. A 20-year talent development veteran, she stresses that managers must lead team culture, address employee wellness, and prevent burnout by actively listening and supporting their teams.DEI as the Bridge to Sustainable CultureS03 E11Kellie WagnerDEI as the Bridge to Sustainable CultureKellie Wagner discusses how DEI bridges to a sustainable culture, highlighting leadership ownership, manager accountability, employee advocacy, and continuous listening through pulse surveys to embed equity and inclusion in everyday workplace practices.Managers as Amplifiers of Culture for Gen ZS03 E10Diane SmithManagers as Amplifiers of Culture for Gen ZDiane Smith shares how Gen-Z thrives when managers drive culture, through diversity, on-demand learning, coaching, and balance, positioning leaders as key amplifiers of engagement and long-term talent retention.Preventing DEI Missteps and Building BelongingS03 E05Shelley SmithPreventing DEI Missteps and Building BelongingShelley Smith explores how leaders can avoid DEI missteps by building unique cultures, empowering all managers as custodians of engagement, and ensuring employee feedback drives consistent, visible change.
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