When a company tells you “we’re a family,” is that a green flag or the start of a slow-motion nightmare?
In this episode of Two Coffees In, Ashok Venkatraj and Luciana “Lu” Madeira sit down with Dr. Amber Selking, Chief Leadership & Culture Development Officer at Lippert, to talk about how to spot fake company culture before you sign the offer and rearrange your whole life around the wrong job.
Drawing on Amber’s experience leading culture and leadership transformations across global teams and high-pressure environments, they unpack:
The difference between “performative” culture and the real thing when you’re on the outside looking in.
The red flags and green flags job seekers should look for in interviews, all-hands meetings, and leadership commsHow broken cultures spill over into your family, health, and long-term career options.
Practical questions you can ask to test whether leaders live their values or just talk about themIf you’re interviewing, quietly open to new roles, or trying to fix culture from the inside, this conversation gives you a grounded BS detector.
Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Ashok Venkatraj – Host, product & AI builder, co-creator of Two Coffees In: linkedin.com/in/ashokvenkatraj
Luciana (Lu) Madeira, MBA – Host, senior IT and transformation leader at Lippert: linkedin.com/in/lucianamadeira
Dr. Amber Selking – Founder, Selking Performance Group & Chief Leadership & Culture Development Officer at Lippert: linkedin.com/in/amberlattner
For informational purposes only - Not professional advice.
