

Rich Cruz
Expert in organizational systems and culture. Discusses franchises and the importance of rituals and consistent systems for maintaining culture as companies scale.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 265 - Why Great Companies Struggle to Maintain Culture When They Scale
Lee Crowson, a U.S. Navy veteran and team dynamics expert, joins Rich Cruz, organizational culture specialist, Nic Kruger, scaling authority, and Christine Mikhail, business culture advocate. They dive into the intricate dance of maintaining company culture while scaling, tackling challenges like trust erosion and group dynamics. Highlights include the role of rituals in franchises, the need for clear values, and the human aspect of cultural shifts. They emphasize storytelling and mindful hiring as keys to preserving a healthy workplace amid growth.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 209 - Building Trust at a Distance: Strategies for Remote Team Trust
Discover invaluable insights and practical strategies to foster strong connections and a sense of camaraderie within your remote workforce. Whether you're managing a remote workforce or part of one, this episode offers essential guidance for building strong, trusting relationships.
In this Episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Matthew Lampe, Natasha Desjardins, Rich Cruz
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References
Hickman, A. D. A. M. (2020). How to Build Trust and Boost Productivity Within Remote Teams. Retrieved from Gallup: https://www. Gallup. com/workplace/316931/build-trust.
Hu, X. E., Hinds, R., Valentine, M., & Bernstein, M. S. (2022). A" Distance Matters" Paradox: Facilitating Intra-Team Collaboration Can Harm Inter-Team Collaboration. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 6(CSCW1), 1-36.
Maznevski, M. L., & Chudoba, K. M. (2000). Bridging space over time: Global virtual team dynamics and effectiveness. Organization Science, 11(5), 473-492.
Nunamaker Jr, J. F., Reinig, B. A., & Briggs, R. O. (2009). Principles for effective virtual teamwork. Communications of the ACM, 52(4), 113-117.
Soomar, Z. (2020). A framework for building and maintain trust in remote and virtual teams. F1000Research, 9(1187), 1187.

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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 196 - Revolutionizing Performance Reviews: Modernizing the Process
Experts in performance reviews and modern processes discuss revamping performance reviews for organizational growth, modernizing reviews for ongoing employee development, empowering employees through transparent communication, navigating IEO and business language integration, 360 feedback, and upcoming event updates.

Jun 17, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 208 - Leveraging Strategic Alignment to Boost Your Recruitment Efforts
Discover how aligning your recruitment strategies with organizational goals can supercharge your hiring success. Whether you're an HR professional, recruiter, or business leader, this episode offers invaluable insights to attract top talent and drive organizational growth.
In this Episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Matthew Lampe, Dr, Martha Grajdek, Rich Cruz
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References
Make Your Employer Brand Stand Out in the Talent Marketplace. (2022). Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2022/02/make-your-employer-brand-stand-out-in-the-talent-marketplace
Wegner, P. M. (2011). The relationship between employee engagement and employee retention in an acute healthcare hospital. Walden University.

Jun 10, 2024 • 58min
Ep. 207 - Aligning for Engagement: Exploring the Connection Between Employee Alignment and Engagement
Industrial/Organizational psychology experts discuss aligning organizational goals with employee engagement to drive success. Insights on fostering engagement, communication, and negotiation skills for improving workplace effectiveness.