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Culture Secrets

Chellie Phillips

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 37

Culture is what causes things to happen inside an organization - both good and bad. It's the heart and guts of a company and it is what determines is they are successful or not. Join interntional best-selling author, speaker and culture expert Chellie Phillips as she delves into what makes people-centered cultures in the workplace unique. She packs each episode with ideas, strategies and real-world learning to help you build workplaces where both employees and companies thrive.

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5 Ways to Build Trust Before People Have to Ask: Why people don't expect perfection—but they do expect communication.

Season 4 · Episode 12

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 04:15

A few months ago, I met a friend for dinner and experienced something surprisingly frustrating. We weren't upset because the food was slow. We were frustrated because no one seemed to know we were there.

That experience sparked a bigger leadership lesson.

Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, communicating during a crisis, or managing change, people don't expect you to have all the answers immediately. They do expect to know someone is paying attention.

In this episode, I share a simple restaurant story and the five communication habits that help leaders build trust before people have to ask what's going on.

Key Takeaways

Why acknowledgment matters more than immediate answers
How silence creates uncertainty and erodes trust
The importance of sharing what you know, even when you don't know everything
Why people need to understand next steps
How proactive communication strengthens relationships
The connection between feeling seen and feeling valued

Thanks for listening. Grab the book the original podcast is based on at https://mybook.to/culturesecrets . Want more quick leadership tips? Sign up for my FREE bi-weekly newsletter: Coffee, Culture and Common Sense.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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5 Ways to Turn Ordinary Into Memorable - What a colorful alley in Chattanooga taught me about leadership, culture, and seeing possibilities.

Season 4 · Episode 11

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 05:13

I wasn't looking for Umbrella Alley.

In fact, I didn't even know it existed.

While on a haunted history tour in Chattanooga, I stumbled across a vibrant alley filled with colorful umbrellas suspended overhead. What had once been an ordinary, overlooked space had been transformed into something people stopped to admire, photograph, and remember.

It got me thinking.

How often do we walk past opportunities because we've seen them so many times we stop noticing them? How many ideas, people, and possibilities are hiding in plain sight?

In this episode, I share five ways leaders can turn ordinary into memorable by seeing potential where others see routine.

Key Takeaways

Why great leaders notice what others overlook
How innovation often comes from rethinking what already exists
The importance of recognizing the unique gifts people bring
Why taking thoughtful risks creates memorable experiences
How culture is built through intentional moments, not grand gestures
The connection between creativity and engagement

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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5 for 55: Delete the Label — What The Breakfast Club Still Teaches Us About Leadership

Season 4 · Episode 3

Thursday, February 19, 2026 • Duration 03:50

This week marks the anniversary of the premiere of The Breakfast Club — and it still holds one of the most powerful leadership lessons we often overlook.

In this episode of 5 for 55, Chellie explores what happens when leaders stop sharing only their wins and start sharing the full story — including the doubt, the mistakes, and the lessons learned the hard way.

Because people don’t connect to perfection.
They connect to growth.

Through the lens of this iconic film, Chellie unpacks:

• Why assumptions erode workplace culture
• How honest conversation strengthens trust
• The leadership power of vulnerability
• What label you may need to delete

Most workplaces aren’t broken — they’re unheard.

Grab your coffee and join the reflection.

☕ Continue your leadership growth through Culture, Coffee & Common Sense:
https://chelliephillips.com/culture-coffee-commonsense/

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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Five at 55: What This Is (and What It’s Not)

Season 4 · Episode 1

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 03:49

Turning 55 isn’t a slowdown—it’s a launch point.

In this kickoff episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips introduces a year-long series of short, real-world reflections built around lessons learned through leadership, growth, missteps, and reinvention.

This isn’t polished theory or highlight-reel leadership. It’s honest insight, lived experience, and stories that make you think, laugh, and reflect. Some episodes will be fun. Some will be serious. All will be real.

Welcome to Five at 55.
There’s no speed limit on growth.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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EPISODE 25: Designing a Cooperative Culture: Servant Leadership, Hiring for Fit, and What Co-ops Get Right with Adam Schwartz

Season 3 · Episode 25

Sunday, January 11, 2026 • Duration 41:45

What if you could intentionally design the culture you want—not just hope it takes shape on its own?

This week on The Culture Secrets Podcast, Chellie sits down with Adam Schwartz, founder of The Cooperative Way and one of the nation’s leading voices on cooperative leadership and workplace culture. Adam has spent decades helping electric co-ops, credit unions, ag co-ops, and other member-owned businesses strengthen their identity, improve employee experience, and align leadership practices with the values that make co-ops different.

In this deep and practical conversation, Adam shares:

How a national safety initiative revealed the blueprint for building culture with intention
Why culture is to an organization what water is to a fish—and what leaders miss when they’re too close to see the truth
The balance between empathy and accountability that defines strong servant leadership
Why keeping low-performing employees is not compassion—it’s a “culture suck”
How surveys, data, and listening help leaders diagnose what’s really happening inside their workplace
Brilliant hiring practices (from co-ops and beyond) that prioritize cultural fit over résumé credentials
How co-ops can remain attractive to younger, mission-driven talent without losing their history or identity
Why you can influence culture even if you’re not in the CEO chair

Whether you work in a cooperative, lead a team of any kind, or care about building workplaces where people can thrive, Adam’s insights will give you clear steps to strengthen your culture—and a renewed appreciation for the power of values-driven leadership.

Culture Starts with Leadership—but Lives with the People: A Conversation with Yamaha's Bob Brown

Season 3 · Episode 24

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • Duration 37:26

What does a strong workplace culture actually look like in action—not on paper, but in real life?

In this episode of Culture Secrets, Chellie Phillips sits down with Bob Brown of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing to explore how culture is built, sustained, and strengthened inside a large, growing organization. From leadership visibility and trust to employee engagement, community involvement, and continuous improvement, this conversation goes beyond theory and into practical, people-first leadership.

You’ll hear how culture “bubbles up” from employees, why accountability belongs to everyone—not just leadership—and how organizations can create environments where people feel valued, connected, and motivated to stay and grow.

Whether you’re a leader, manager, or culture champion, this episode offers real-world insights you can apply immediately—no buzzwords required.

To learn more about building a people-first culture, visit www.chelliephillips.com
or pick up a copy of Culture Secrets wherever books are sold.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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Episode 23: The Culture Compass: How Panasonic Built a People-First Model That Transformed Everything

Season 2 · Episode 23

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • Duration 23:00

What really changes a workplace culture—and what’s just surface-level noise? In this powerful conversation, Chellie Phillips sits down with Stephen Childs, Chief HR Officer at Panasonic, to uncover the real strategies that transformed Panasonic from a single-location operation into a multi-billion-dollar, award-winning Best Place to Work.

Stephen takes us behind the scenes of their culture journey—from visiting top innovation companies to implementing behaviors-based leadership, enforcing a “no asshole policy,” and aligning every executive around a shared culture model. He shares why ping-pong tables and casual dress codes don’t move the needle, how accountability truly works, and why transparency during crises (including COVID shutdowns) earned Panasonic its best employee opinion scores in the toughest year on record.

We explore:

Why culture must be treated as a business process—not an HR initiative
How to get executive buy-in for real, lasting change
What accountability looks like at every level
How to align a growing organization around shared values and behaviors
Why leaders must hear the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable
How Panasonic cut turnover in half and built deep leadership trust

If you're leading a team, building a culture, or trying to create meaningful organizational change, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply today.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

Episode 21: The Recharge Ripple Effect: Leading by Example Without Burning Out

Season 2 · Episode 21

Saturday, September 13, 2025 • Duration 08:37

Leaders set the tone—whether they realize it or not.

In this episode of Culture Secrets, Chellie Phillips explores the hidden leadership power of rest and renewal. When leaders are constantly overworked, overstretched, and overwhelmed, it sends a powerful message to their teams: burnout is the norm.

But what if we flipped that script?

You'll learn:

Why intentional rest is a leadership strategy, not a luxury
How modeling healthy habits can improve team morale and retention
Signs you're leading from burnout instead of balance
Small shifts you can make today to create a culture of sustainability

Want to keep your team energized, engaged, and motivated?
Start by recharging yourself first.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how to model leadership that lasts.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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Leading with V.A.L.U.E.: How Harry Hynekamp Builds World-Class Culture from the Inside Out

Season 2 · Episode 22

Saturday, September 13, 2025 • Duration 49:36

What does it take to create a workplace where people feel seen, heard, and truly valued — not just as employees, but as human beings?

In this episode, we sit down with Harry Hynekamp, former Vice President of Guest Experience at AMB Sports & Entertainment, part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Companies — home to the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Arthur M. Blank Foundation.

Harry shares powerful behind-the-scenes insights into how one of America’s most respected business leaders, Arthur Blank, has intentionally built values-driven cultures that last — whether on the field, in the office, or in the community.

From shifting the language from “hire” to “select” to placing storytelling and recognition at the heart of their employee experience, you’ll discover how real culture is created and sustained. Plus, you’ll learn about the “Walk In My Shoes” initiative, where leaders experience frontline roles firsthand to better understand and serve their teams.

This episode is a masterclass in activating values, building trust, and leading with empathy.

If you care about leadership, team engagement, and creating environments where people love to work — don’t miss this one.

🔑 Topics we cover:

Why they say “select” instead of “hire” — and why it matters
The role of recognition and storytelling in shaping behavior
How executive leaders stay connected through the “Walk In My Shoes” program
What it really means to build a V.A.L.U.E. Culture
Why people may forget the event or building — but never how they were treated

✨ This episode is packed with real-world lessons any leader can use to elevate their culture from good to unforgettable.

Thanks for listening. Grab the book the original podcast is based on at https://mybook.to/culturesecrets . Want more quick leadership tips? : Coffee, Culture and Common Sense.

Episode 20: Beyond DEI: Building Cultures that V.A.L.U.E. Everyone

Season 2 · Episode 20

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 06:37

DEI is facing growing scrutiny—and not just in boardrooms or courtrooms. Many companies are realizing that traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives often fall short of creating real culture change.

In this episode of Culture Secrets, host Chellie Phillips introduces a bold alternative: the V.A.L.U.E. Culture Framework.

Instead of chasing compliance or one-size-fits-all strategies, V.A.L.U.E. invites leaders to build workplace cultures grounded in Vision, Accountability, Leadership, Uniqueness, and Engagement. You'll hear how this people-first approach fosters real belonging, boosts performance, and drives trust from the inside out.

🔑 What we’ll explore:

Why DEI policies are falling short in today’s environment
How the V.A.L.U.E. formula redefines inclusion and respect
Real-life examples of workplaces that thrive through culture—not checklists
How to start embedding V.A.L.U.E. into your team’s everyday behavior

If you're ready to move from performative to purposeful, this episode is your roadmap.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to build a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.

Check out my website www.chelliephillips.com for more great content. Follow me on LinkedIn.

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