In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting another one of our favorite episodes where Amanda and Tim discuss the type of openness that has a direct impact on the culture of an organization — culture conversations. What are they and what is the process for having them–and encouraging them. The impact of culture conversations can be positive if the leaders are willing to listen and able to do something about the feedback they receive.

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With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with guest Buck Jacobs, founder of C12 Group, LLC. Tim and Buck provide Winning Through Culture listeners with an honest and in-depth look at what it takes to truly align your business culture with your faith. Buck is a proponent of pushing the envelope with boldness when it comes to sharing his testimony. He credits his daily routine with keeping him spiritually connected. He also expresses gratitude for the mentors in his life that helped him further his faith.

Buck Jacobs is passionate about aligning his faith with his business practices. Buck is a family man and business leader who at 84 years old, says he is still learning. He also believes it is important to “encourage an attitude of gratitude and generosity” in the workplace. This attitude opens doors of opportunity to share the message with others.

Buck has authored the following books:

A Light Shines Bright in Babylon – A Handbook for Christian Business Owners

About C12:

C12 is not a business bible study or a Christian business networking group. It’s an architected environment for business, life, and leadership transformation. Designed exclusively for Christian CEOs and executives, the C12 format helps you calibrate the entirety of your business by providing a framework and format to evaluate and align to the focus areas in our signature 5-Point Alignment Matrix: revenue generation, operations management, financial management, organizational development, and ministry in and through the business. (source: C12)

Key Takeaways:

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we sit down with Lynne Hughes, founder of Comfort Zone Camp, to discuss the critical role of stewardship and community in shaping a thriving business culture. Drawing from her experiences in leading a nonprofit that supports grieving children, Lynne shares valuable insights on how businesses can foster a sense of responsibility, empathy, and long-term impact through community-focused initiatives. From creating an emotionally supportive work environment to encouraging employee engagement in philanthropic efforts, Lynne offers practical advice for leaders looking to build a culture rooted in service and compassion.

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About Lynne Hughes: Lynne Hughes is a nationally recognized grief expert and author of You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After the Loss of a Loved One. Her vision and leadership have established Comfort Zone Camp as a safe space where grieving children find community, healing, and hope. Lynne’s work has been featured in major media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and The Today Show.

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On this Veterans Day, Winning Through Culture is honored to re-release a powerful conversation with Lance Collins, an Army Combat Veteran with over 15 years of service and a dedicated advocate for veterans in the workforce. Hosted by Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer, this episode explores the unique strengths veterans bring to the workplace, the importance of building a veteran-friendly culture, and highlights organizations making a difference.

Lance, now a Financial Advisor and Area Manager at Pinnacle Financial Partners, shares his personal journey from military life to the corporate world, emphasizing the value of strong support systems for veterans and the principles he brings into his career. With a deep understanding of army culture, Lance illustrates how small, impactful actions can help make workplaces more inclusive and respectful of veterans.

Join us in honoring all veterans on this Veterans Day episode as we sit down with Lance Collins.

Key Takeaways from The Veterans Day Episode with Army Combat Vet Lance Collins

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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer welcome back leadership coach and author Rob McKinnon, who shares insights from his book Lead Like You Were Meant To. The discussion centers around the connection between identity and leadership. Rob emphasizes how a leader’s authenticity and self-awareness directly impact their effectiveness. Rob explores the idea that leaders must first lead themselves well before they can lead others, and this begins with understanding one’s true identity and purpose.

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About Rob McKinnon:

Rob McKinnon is an experienced leadership coach, speaker, and the author of Lead Like You Were Meant To. He works with C-level executives and leadership teams to help them lead with authenticity and purpose. Rob is passionate about helping leaders discover their true identity and use it to drive meaningful, impactful leadership. His work focuses on helping leaders grow through self-awareness and intentionality.

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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.

With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.

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In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan welcomes Sam Prakash Thevanayagam, Founder, CEO, and President of Parts Life Inc., a defense technology company. Sam shares his inspiring journey from Sri Lanka to building a successful business serving the U.S. Department of Defense. This episode dives deep into the challenges of leadership, stewardship, and creating a culture that aligns purpose with everyday work.

Main topics covered in this episode with Sam Thevanayagam:

About Sam Prakash Thevanayagam: Sam Prakash Thevanayagam is the founder, CEO, and president of Parts Life Inc., a group of defense technology companies providing aftermarket support to the U.S. military. Originally from Sri Lanka, Sam built his company on the principles of stewardship, faith, and a deep commitment to creating value for the U.S. taxpayer and the warfighter. His leadership philosophy centers on the belief that by taking care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves.

Related Episodes: Accountability’s Able Fable | Don’t Waste Your Business on Business with Brandon West

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With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

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Winning Through Culture welcomes Brandon West, the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore Brandon’s journey in creating a culture of care within his organization, where employees are valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the communities they serve.

Topics discussed in “Don’t Waste Your Business on Business with Brandon West”:

About Brandon West:

Brandon West is the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, a strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida. He started the company at age 26 from his home office. PHOS’ growth and culture have been recognized by Inc. 5000, Gator100, Florida Trend Magazine, and the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.

Brandon is also the author of “It Is Not Your Business to Succeed” and has spoken on over seventy stages about purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, business as a ministry, authentic branding, and inbound marketing.

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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.

With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.

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Winning Through Culture welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist and author of “Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer tap into Dr. Homkes’ expertise on guiding organizations through uncertainty while maintaining a strong, intentional culture. The conversation offers valuable insights for leaders looking to survive and thrive in volatile business environments.

Main topics covered:

Related episodes: Women Leading the Way | Empowering Women in Finance with Lindsey Lewis

About Dr. Rebecca Homkes:

Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist and founder of a boutique consultancy firm. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and Advisor and Faculty at Boston Consulting Group University. Dr. Homkes is also the director of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) Global Active Learning Program and has written for publications such as Harvard Business Review, Businessweek, Fortune, and Forbes. A Marshall Scholar, she received her PhD and MSc from the London School of Economics and has worked with leading organizations worldwide to drive growth and success through uncertainty.

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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant.

With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.

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Winning Through Culture welcomes Davin Salvagno, founder of The Purpose Summit and author of Finding Purpose at Work. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore the intersection of individual and organizational purpose with Davin. They discuss the journey of bringing The Purpose Summit to Charlotte and the impactful stories that have emerged from this global gathering. The conversation offers insights on embracing challenges in pursuit of meaningful work and using business as a vehicle to build people.

Main topics covered:

About Davin Salvagno:

Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and inspirational speaker known as one of the world’s top voices on purpose and leadership. His clients have included many Fortune 500 companies and multiple Division I collegiate teams, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review.

Davin is the Founder of PurposePoint & The Purpose Summit, the co-founder of Heartcount, and the Bestselling Author of “Finding Purpose at Work.” His new book “Thieves of Purpose: 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Purpose and Potential” will be released in February 2025. 

Davin is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and recently moved from Michigan to Charlotte, NC, with his wife Amy, their two children, and their golden retriever, Brinkley. 

Related episodes: The Purpose Summit Insights | Accountability’s Able Fable

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With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

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This episode is about the insights from The Purpose Summit held in Charlotte, NC, in May 2024. The Purpose Summit included something close to the team at Winning Through Culture: aligning purpose with workplace culture.

‘The Purpose Summit Insights’ Key Takeaways from this episode and The Purpose Summit:

Related Content to ‘The Purpose Summit Insights’: Jeff Haney: A Shift From Perks to Purpose | Sharing the Message By Living the Message with C12 Founder Buck Jacobs | A Lifetime of Passion and Purpose with Marcus Watson

More about The Purpose Summit | website | YouTube channel

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That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will take you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips on remaining impactful and relevant.

With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur.

This genuine content will provide opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth.

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