Where I Got Culture Wrong — And What I’m Doing Differently Now

In this Quick Chat, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Anthony Lambatos—and more importantly, what it brought up for me as I step into building new teams and new venues.

We talk a lot about company culture in this industry, but what happens when you realize… you didn’t get the core right?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three things that actually define culture:

• People doing work they’re good at
• Understanding the purpose behind the work
• And building relationships rooted in love, trust, and respect

But more than that, I’m sharing where I got it wrong.

From misaligned roles and burnout… to losing the “why” behind the work… to unintentionally creating a culture that felt more transactional than meaningful.

This is an honest look at what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and how I’m approaching leadership as I build again.

Because culture doesn’t just happen.
It’s built—intentionally, daily, and often through failure first.