Why Culture Has Shifted to the Manager Level

In this haunted edition of the HR Leaders Podcast, behavioral scientist and Founder & Host at Influencers: Jon Levy joins us to reveal the chilling science behind why some teams rise from the dead and others crumble into dusty skeletons.

We explore what truly drives high-performing teams in a world where hybrid work can feel like a ghost town 👻

Jon explains why organizations must stop obsessing over lone “superstars” and instead invest in glue people, belonging, and intentional connection.

We also unpack how psychological safety, shared rituals, and team norms bring culture to life, and how to protect your organization from “energy vampires” that drain morale 🎃

🎓 In this episode, Jon discusses:

1. How belonging and trust fuel performance
2. Why teams outperform superstar individuals
3. Rituals leaders can use to bring culture to life
4. The impact of glue people vs energy-drainers
5. Why hybrid work fails without intentional connection

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