The Culture-neer Podcast

Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com In this episode of Culture-neer we sit down with the founder of Bretting Texan Ranch to explore how faith, family, and perseverance built more than a hunting destination — they built a legacy. From humble beginnings in construction to creating a family-run ranch known for respect, hospitality, and conservation, this con...

In this episode of the Podcast, Terry Gwaltney unpacks five universal principles that can transform your leadership and the culture of your organization. From defining purpose, to valuing people, fueling passion, building partnerships, and holding to your principles—Terry explores what it takes to move beyond transactional leadership and step into transformational leadership. With practical exampl...

In this episode of the Cultureneer Podcast, Terry sits down with Ben Wright, CEO of For His Glory, Inc., to explore how faith and leadership intersect in the workplace. Ben shares his journey of integrating purpose into business, investing in people beyond their job titles, and creating a culture where employees feel like family—not just staff. You’ll hear practical insights on servant leadership,...

Watch Us On Youtube In this episode, we sit down with Terry Gwaltney to unpack one of the most critical traits of effective leadership—intentionality. Terry reveals why great cultures never happen by accident, how reactionary leadership erodes trust and morale, and the five practical steps any leader can take to steer their organization toward lasting impact. Through engaging stories, real-world e...

Watch us on Youtube! In this episode, we sit down with Adam Christing, a nationally recognized comedian, speaker, and author, to explore how humor can transform your workplace culture and drive real business results. Adam shares why great ideas aren’t enough without solid execution, how comedy can unite teams, and the secrets to building a thriving company culture. Whether you’re a leader, entrepr...

Watch us on ⁠⁠YouTube Being a great leader isn’t just about having a team that follows you. It’s also about developinggreat leaders who can carry your influence beyond your capabilities and make yourorganization successful and sustainable on a long-term basis. So the question is: How well are you developing leaders on your team? In this episode, Terry gives you some inspiring reasons to invest in...

Watch us on ⁠YouTube “You are the architect of the future of your organization, and it starts in the theater of your mind.” How does that statement make you feel? Does it stir up excitement about the possibilities and the passion that you have to lead your team into a bigger, better future than you’ve imagined? Or does it discourage you because you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and you don...

Watch us on YouTube Welcome back to CultureNeer! In Part Two of our series on transforming toxic workplace cultures, we go even deeper—unpacking real strategies that great leaders use to reignite morale, recognize their people, build ownership, and align teams with meaningful purpose. This episode is packed with practical tools to help you:✅ Build a culture of recognition✅ Hold your team account...

In this episode, Terry sits down with his special guest Lawrence Sheffield, a young culture-neer who is making a big difference in Birmingham, Alabama, through Manufacture Good. This organization helps young men who are stuck in a rut to discover their God-given worth and learn how to work with their head, hands, and heart. Listen in to hear about Lawrence’s journey from a struggling high school s...

⁠Watch us on YouTube!⁠ There is no such thing as a perfect culture. And as a leader you’ve probably discovered from experience that attaining and maintaining a healthy culture requires continual attention, nurturing, and intentional effort. Sometimes we all need to take a beat and check our status—determine where we are, what we need to address, and how far we have to go to develop our team’s pote...

Todd Rutkowski is a husband of 36 years, a father of four, and grandfather of five. He’s also an author, and an expert in leadership development, skilled in group facilitation, coaching and people development. He’s the chief culture officer for Epic Group and has a lot to say about critical keys to becoming a leader who can truly achieve greatness. In this episode, Todd talks with Terry about how...

This week Terry’s special guest is Rodney Cabaness, husband to Karen for almost 26 years, the father of four sons, and successful serial entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Southern Illinois and has invested his life personally and professionally in the communities in his home state and beyond. In this episode, Rodney talks with Terry about his humble beginnings as a UPS employee, to working a...

If you’ve listened to many episodes of the Culture-neer podcast, then you’ve heard Terry say, “Your culture is only as healthy as the leader.” This is an important principle to understand, because as a leader, it’s so easy to get in a mode of burning the candle at both ends, constantly taking on more responsibility than you can sustain with excellence and a good attitude. The truth is you can’t le...

This week, Terry shares about the difference between being a leader who bosses a team and one who coaches those he leads. It’s an important distinction because a boss can command action, but it won’t create an environment that causes your team players to grow, give, and thrive. Listen in as Terry explains how you can make a shift that puts you in the coach role and helps you empower your people to...

As a leader, your ability to create a culture of trust and accountability shapes the way your team operates and how they influence the community. Kerry shares real-world experiences and practical strategies to help you strengthen your team, elevate your leadership, and make a difference beyond just the scoreboard. Take notes so you’ll be equipped to start implementing the new ideas you gain immedi...

This week Terry shares part 2 of his message about the important of a right perspective that leads to establishing practices that create raving fans among your team members, which is the key to strengthening your organizational culture. As a leader, this should be a top priority because a healthy culture is the secret sauce to having a business that rises above the rest and has a positive impact o...

The key to cultivating a thriving culture that grows a bigger, better organization is confident leadership with the right perspective. But what exactly is a “right perspective”? In this episode, Terry reveals the answers to that question. You’ll hear all about how to break free of the status quo so you can really see the possibilities that your vision and mission can achieve. You’ll discover why h...

Have you heard the story about the woman with 100 raccoons in her yard? It’s a true story, and it can help you discover how to detox your organizational culture…or keep it from becoming toxic in the first place. In this week’s episode, Terry reveals common pitfalls that often hinder the growth and improvements leaders want to achieve. He also shares practical antidotes that can get you back on tra...

This week Terry interviews an intriguing young man who has made his mark in an impressive way in the business world. Meet Chance Summers, a serial entrepreneur who founded 1689 Cigars, among other businesses, and had the privilege of presenting President Trump’s Inauguration Cigar. While his beginnings were not promising – broken home with low income, no healthy father figure, relatives with ties...

n this thought-provoking episode of the Culture-Neer Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney invites listeners to explore the Life 360 Plan—a wholistic framework for achieving balance and intentionality across all aspects of life. From family and faith to fitness, finances, and fun, Terry breaks down how assessing and prioritizing these seven key areas can help you build a legacy of significance rather than...

In this episode, Terry helps you answer the question: How do I build a culture that the type of people I want to select are looking for? It’s critical for you to get this because it’s the key to attracting the talent you need so you can cultivate the extraordinary organization you’re aspiring to achieve. As you listen, you’ll discover… • the impact of giving your team members a sense of purpose th...

This week Terry shares more practical insights about how you can select the right people for your team. His experiences have helped him discover the best and the worst approaches, and he wants to help you succeed in choosing extraordinary people who can help you build an extraordinary organization. You’ll learn how to decide what time, money and other resources you need to invest in the people dec...

Are you hiring people to fill open positions as quickly as possible so you won’t have a crisis on your hands? Is a short-term turnover rate an ongoing frustration for you? Do your team members appear to be enthusiastic about coming to work? Are your customer reviews proclaiming the vision and values you have for your organization? As a leader, you’ve likely experienced at least one, if not all, of...

Meet Matt Tressider, Terry’s guest for this week’s episode. Matt is a native of New Zealand who now lives in Dallas, Texas, where he cofounded LEADR, a digital workspace company that builds effective leaders and healthy teams. As the CEO, he has inspiring stories to share based on his personal experience about key qualities of healthy leaders that equip them to build healthy teams, and consequentl...

In this episode of the Culture Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney dives into the transformative power of servant leadership. Learn six essential habits that can shift your leadership approach, drive team engagement, and build a culture where employees feel valued. Discover why true leaders serve, empathize, and inspire positive change within their organizations. Whether you’re leading a small nonprofit...