Culture isn’t something you build later, it’s happening right now, whether you’re aware of it or not. 

In this powerful episode, Dr. Angela Jackson joins George to break down how intentional leadership can make or break your team’s energy, retention, and trust. 

If you’re building anything with people… This one’s a masterclass.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why culture is always being created, whether you’re intentional or not
• The hidden ways leaders shape employee experience and retention
• How to recognize and reverse “quiet quitting” inside your business
• The role of empathy and flexibility in building high-performing teams
• How to build a win-win workplace that drives innovation and results
• Practical strategies to empower team ownership and close the communication loop
• The difference between transactional perks and meaningful benefits
• How to intentionally develop managers and “culture carriers” in your organization

Key Takeaways:
✔️Culture is created by default or design, choose wisely.
✔️60% of employees feel their bosses don’t care about them.
✔️Startups often unconsciously build zero-sum workplaces.
✔️Quiet quitting happens when leaders aren’t listening.
✔️Retention and results start with empathy and agency.
✔️Reimagine benefits around what actually matters to employees.
✔️Great managers are made, not born, train them intentionally.
✔️Give team members ownership and a voice in innovation.

Timestamps:
[00:00] – Culture is created whether we intend it or not
[04:00] – What entrepreneurs get wrong about culture
[06:00] – The “quiet quitting” epidemic and what causes it
[08:30] – How to hire for complementary strengths
[11:00] – KPIs for culture: where to begin
[14:30] – Culture carriers and manager training
[18:30] – Leadership mistakes: hiring for potential with no support
[21:00] – Practicing culture in 1:1 relationships
[23:00] – Boundaries, burnout, and leading by example
[26:00] – Why “throwing money” at problems doesn’t fix culture
[29:30] – Ownership mindset: every employee as a leader
[32:00] – How to close the loop and truly listen to your team
[36:00] – Flexibility, empathy, and benefits that actually work
[38:00] – How culture impacts business outcomes
[41:00] – Wrap up: start small, lead intentionally

Your Challenge This Week:

• Share your biggest insight from today’s episode on Instagram and tag us!
• Start a conversation with your team—what kind of culture are you really creating?
• Grab Dr. Angela Jackson’s book The Win-Win Workplace and begin applying at least one principle this week.

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