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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 5min

Ep. 268 - Future-Proofing Your Culture: Keeping the Soul Alive as You Scale

Learn how to bake culture into daily habits, rituals, and systems, so your people remain culture carriers and protect what makes your culture unique as your team grows in size, complexity, and impact.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep. 267 - Bridging the Old Guard vs. New Guard While You Scale

In this episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Nic Kruger, Dr. Emi Barresi, Rashid Abulemaali   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Coyle, D. (2018). The culture code: The secrets of highly successful groups (1st ed.). Bantam Books. Keller, S., Meany, M., & Smith, B. (2021, November 19). Five bold moves to transform your organization’s culture. McKinsey & Company.  https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/five-bold-moves-to-quickly-transform-your-organizations-culture Oakes, K. (2021). Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company. McGraw-Hill Education.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 6min

Ep. 266 - Turning Cultural Resistance into Resilience

In this episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Nic Kruger, Jason Hamil, Dr. Emi Barresi, Imani Nakyanza   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Felps, W., Mitchell, T. R., & Byington, E. (2006). How, when, and why bad apples spoil the barrel: Negative group members and dysfunctional groups. Research in Organizational Behavior, 27, 175–222.  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-3085(06)27005-9 Coyle, D. (2018). The culture code: The secrets of highly successful groups (1st ed.). Bantam Books. Oakes, K. (2021). Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company. McGraw-Hill Education.
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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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Jul 7, 2025 • 51min

Ep. 264 - Agility and Psychological Safety: Fast Doesn’t Have to Mean Frantic

LindaAnn Rogers, a speaker on agility and psychological safety, and Nic Krueger, an expert in deliberate pivoting and organizational values, share valuable insights on workplace dynamics. They highlight the importance of trust and relationships in fostering a safe environment. The discussion emphasizes balancing urgency with thoughtful decision-making to enhance team well-being. They explore managing change by promoting open dialogue and emotional awareness, ultimately underscoring that true agility means prioritizing strong team relationships over mere speed.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 2min

Ep. 263 - Organizational Agility: Structures That Move at the Speed of Change

Dhaval Panchal, an experienced executive trainer and founder of Evolve Agility, discusses the essence of organizational agility and its critical importance in today's fast-paced environment. He delves into the benefits of the Scrum framework, emphasizing how it can enhance team collaboration and individual growth. The conversation highlights the role of agile leadership in fostering creativity and adaptability. Panchal also stresses the significance of valuing human capital, advocating for employee well-being as a pillar for thriving organizations.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep. 262 - Leadership Agility: The Adaptive Advantage

This episode features Emi Barresi, a leadership agility expert; Lee Crowson, a workplace communication coach; and LindaAnn Rogers, an agile project management specialist. They delve into the importance of adaptive leadership in today’s fast-paced work environment. Topics include the need for agility in leadership styles to spur innovation, navigating remote work challenges, and the significance of fostering a risk-taking culture. The discussion highlights how organizations can thrive by embracing change and focusing on resilience.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 4min

Ep. 261 - Cognitive Agility: Rethinking Mindsets for Rapid Change

In this Episode: Dr. Emi Barresi, Tom Bradshaw,  Dr. Matt Lampe, Lee Crowson, LindaAnn Rogers, Dr. Heather Morton, Imani Nakyanza.   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References: AQai - The Home of Adaptability Assessments & Coaching. (n.d.). Www.aqai.io. https://www.aqai.io/ Dørum, E. S., Kaufmann, T., Alnæs, D., Andreassen, O. A., Richard, G., Kolskår, K. K., Nordvik, J. E., & Westlye, L. T. (2017). Increased sensitivity to age-related differences in brain functional connectivity during continuous multiple object tracking compared to resting-state. NeuroImage (Orlando, Fla.), 148, 364–372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.01.048 Eilers, K., Peters, C., & Leimeister, J. M. (2022). Why the agile mindset matters. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 179, 121650-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121650 Good, D. (2014). Predicting real-time adaptive performance in a dynamic decision-making context. Journal of Management & Organization, 20(6), 715–732. https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2014.54 Graicer, O., Dufort, P., & Jones, O. (2022). What Is Strategic Design? Cultivating Cognitive Agility for the Craft of Generalship. She Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation, 8(3), 336–361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sheji.2022.10.002 Hofert, S. (2022). The Agile Mindset: Developing Employees, Shaping the Future of Work. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-34910-3 Kelly, K., & Hayes, G. E. (2012). Leading in turbulent times (1st ed.). Pearson Education Limited. Ross, J., Miller, L., & Deuster, P. (2018). Cognitive Agility as a Factor in Human Performance Optimization. Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 18(3), 86–91. https://doi.org/10.55460/QU7U-8ICE Ross, T. (2022). DECODING AQ: Adaptability Quotient - Your greatest superpower. A new operating system for change in an exponential world. (How to navigate change and uncertainty at work) . Ross Thornley. Vaillant, Y., & Lafuente, E. (2019). The increased international propensity of serial entrepreneurs demonstrating ambidextrous strategic agility: A precursor to international marketing agility. International Marketing Review, 36(2), 239–259. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-01-2018-0015
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep. 260 - The Real Cost of “Figure It Out” Culture

Ever told to just figure it out at work? How’s that working for you? This week, we unpacked the hidden toll of sink-or-swim workplace cultures, from burnout and disengagement to turnover and stalled growth. In this episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, Dr. Emi Barresi, Lee Crowson, Nic Krueger, Rich Cruz, Dr. Kate Morales   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events Links shared: Reinventing Organizations Book:  Laloux, F. (2016). Reinventing organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness. Nelson Parker.   https://www.socialskills4you.com/wp-content/Reinventingorganization.pdf    Valve Handbook:  https://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1074301/Valve_Handbook_LowRes.pdf (Super cool employee handbook!)
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep. 259 - Solo, But Not Simple: I/O Psychology for the One-Person Business

In this engaging discussion, guests Emi Barresi, Lee Crowson, Alexander Abney, and Nic Krueger share insights on the challenges and benefits of running a one-person business. Emi highlights the mixed impacts of 'figure-it-out' cultures, while Lee reflects on military adaptability. Alexander emphasizes the importance of structure within organizations, and Nic discusses setting clear expectations for success. Together, they explore the balance of autonomy and support in fostering innovation and personal accountability in the workplace.

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