The Culture Matters Podcast

Dive into the intriguing world of storytelling and its vital role in entrepreneurship. Discover how crafting your narrative connects personal journeys to business offerings. The discussion highlights the emotional power of stories and their ability to shape identities and foster connections. Draw insights from mythological tales like Osiris, Seth, and Horus as they illustrate the impact of stories on leadership. Learn why recognizing your own narrative is crucial for engaging potential customers and driving success.

"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." - Peter DruckerIf you should be one thing you should be efficient.  Nowhere is that more true than in the entrepreneurial space and our very own Jay Doran is here with another episode of culture content to get into the nitty gritty of efficiency.  Efficiency is something that can be taught and Jay is ready to discuss some time-tested tools and techniques to help get you there a little faster.  In the interest of today's topic, let's get right into this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Lior Arussy, founder of the Strativity Group and author of 'Dare to Author!', shares insights on taking charge of your life narrative. He discusses the importance of resilience and empowerment, advocating for authenticity in conversations and leadership. Lior also tackles the fear of missing out and imposter syndrome, highlighting how these can distract us from living fully. He emphasizes the value of constructive feedback in personal growth and encourages embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. Tune in for a journey towards self-authorship!

"True mental health consists in a perfect recollection of the past." - Arthur SchopenhauerOn another trip down the culture highway, our very own Jay Doran is coming in with a list of things to do in order to stay mentally and physically strong in the entrepreneur space.  Running your own business is no easy task, so it makes sense that, if you find yourself in that position, you would want to do everything within your power to stay ahead of the game.  If you're in tip-top, you're going to minimize mistakes, be clearer on what you want and how to achieve it, and ready to go the extra mile each and every day.  We hope you're ready to round out your well-being after listening to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"People are drawn to other passionate people who develop their purpose. Conscious thought equals internal self-culture."We are back again with another episode based around our very own Jay Doran's work entitled Thirty Days of Thought.  Today, Jay is looking into the ties that are created between the way you actively think about things and the culture within yourself that you live by.  Culture is something that goes far beyond the external world and is a direct reflection of how you choose to live your life.  And that all begins with the way you are thinking.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"The strength of a person's spirit would then be measured by how much truth he could tolerate; or, more precisely is to what extent he needs to have it diluted, disguised, sweetened, muted, falsified. How much truth can you handle?"On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is back behind the mic to discuss another culture topic on the top of his mind.  Today, that topic is truth and, more specifically, how much truth can you handle?  At the end of the day, we are all seeking truth whether it be at the individual or business level.  Is there a line where that truth gets to be too much?  What constitutes too much?  Is there ever a time where the truth maybe isn't the best way to go?  Let's dig into all that and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Commissions are just the gasoline. Real estate is the engine. You want to own the engine after a while."Rick Dorn is the founder of Dorn Real Estate Development and we've got him back for his second appearance on the show.  While real estate is obviously going to be a big topic of interest, we're going a little deeper for today's conversation.  Rick and Jay are talking about how things worked in the "old days", why reading and being responsible for furthering your own education is an invaluable resource, and why we shouldn't always run away when complexity comes calling.  We have really enjoyed having Rick on the show and hopefully today's conversation will entice him to come back to talk again.

"Successful relationships clearly define boundaries and trust built through open communications." - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonOur very own Jay Doran is back again with another round of culture content and, as has been a focus for the past couple of these episodes, we're taking a look at relationships.  Today, we're talking about professional relationships and making sure that they last.  Jay is digging into why you want to procure these relationships, how he personally goes about making sure his professional relationships stick, and why the easiest way is not always the best way.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility." - Peter DruckerReal estate aficionado and founder of the Andy Kowalski Team Andy Kowalski is joining the show for the the first time to give our listeners a glimpse into his expertise in the real estate space and run down a little bit of what he and his team do.  Andy and Jay are digging into the value in elevating Main Street instead of Wall Street, what the real estate market looked like before and after the last recession, and why adding phone reminders to yourself can make all the difference.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You must be ready to burn yourself in your own flame. How can you rise anew if you have not first become ashes?" - Friedrich NietzscheIf you have been listening to this show for any length of time, you know we have a pretty sharp focus on company culture.  We've covered the subject up one side and down the other with guests, musings from our host, and even quotes relative to the subject.  One thing we have not done regularly is give specific ways to build a strong and cohesive culture in your company.  Today, that is all going to change as our very own Jay Doran discusses several ways to do just that.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.