Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

Want to improve employee retention and build a culture of trust in your organization? This episode breaks down how one construction company uses talent optimization to keep its people engaged, growing, and loyal. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Jonathan Ribskis, Director of Talent Optimization at Builtech Services, to explore how transparency, ca...

What if training your employees and leaders together was the fastest path to better performance and results? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with manufacturing leader and executive coach Luca Romano to discuss how training with Nicole and using the TILT assessment and SHINE Methodology gave him a structure for developing his team without making it per...

Want to build a truly inclusive workplace, not just a diverse one? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer talks with Jonathan Zur, president and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, about what diversity, equity, and inclusion actually mean and why so many organizations get the order wrong. Jonathan breaks down the real difference between diversity and...

Want to build a stronger work culture using a tool that's already proven to work? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Jim Collison, CliftonStrengths Community Manager at Gallup, to explore how understanding your natural talents can transform the way you lead, collaborate, and show up at work. 🔹 Discover Your CliftonStrengths: https://vibrantculture....

What if the best hire you could make is someone who has already left you? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte and author of "The Boomerang Principle," to explore why rehiring former employees is one of the most undervalued strategies in business today. This conversation dives into key topics like employee loyalty, wor...

What if the most powerful work culture lessons didn't come from a Fortune 500 boardroom but from a rabbi who's built a thriving community of 900 families over 30 years? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom in Detroit to explore how timeless principles of servant leadership, core values, and intentional commun...

Want to build a stronger work culture where everyone feels welcome, heard, and valued? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with speaker, author, and inclusion strategist Justin Jones-Fosu to explore how leaders can develop an inclusive mindset and why it matters more than ever for business culture and team performance. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ Th...

Want to build a work culture where people speak up, take initiative, and lead with confidence? This episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast dives into the science of bravery and what it actually takes to build courageous teams. In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Jill Schulman, US Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect , to explore how bravery isn't...

Want to improve team communication, build a stronger work culture, and lead with more confidence? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with organizational psychologist and author Yadi Caro to unpack why soft skills are actually the hardest and most important skills in business today.  Yadi Caro is the author of Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans.  In it, she explores the communic...

If your compensation strategy starts with pay bands, you’re already behind. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with compensation expert Scott Trumpolt to unpack what leaders get wrong about pay, and how to fix it. With over 30 years of experience in HR leadership and compensation design, Scott shares why compensation isn’t just about salaries. It's about...

What if cybersecurity isn’t an IT issue but a leadership failure? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast , Nicole Greer sits down with global cybersecurity expert JC Gaillard, founder of Corix Partners, to unpack why most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong and what leaders must do differently. This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, lea...

If you’re struggling with hiring, retaining talent, or building a strong organizational culture, this episode is a must-listen. Nicole Greer sits down with Franco Greco, Chief Revenue Officer at New Day USA, to explore how developing talent, not chasing it, can transform your organization. This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, team com...

What if your best marketing content is already happening inside your business, and you’re just not using it? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, to uncover why most marketing today feels generic and how to fix it. Phil introduces the “Call-to-Content” playbook, a powerful strategy that turns real customer conversations into authentic, high-conver...

What if the most powerful leadership skill isn’t speaking but listening ? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture , Nicole Greer sits down with listening expert and author Oscar Trimboli to unpack how deep listening can transform workplace culture, improve communication, and even save organizations time and money. Drawing from research with over 36,000 workplace listeners, Oscar reveals why mos...

What if “soft skills” are actually the most powerful leadership skills you can have? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert Nanci Appleman-Vassil to break down the 8 power skills every leader must have to build strong teams, improve communication, and create a thriving work culture. From reading the energy in a room to giving feedback that actually drives change, these lead...

Want to lead your team through constant change without burning out or burning bridges? This episode breaks down the 5 roles every leader plays during disruption, and which one might be holding your team back.  In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Patrick Leddin, PhD (co-author with James Patterson of Disrupt Everything and Win), to explore how leaders...

What does it really mean to live a meaningful life? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast , Nicole Greer sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and author Ruth Pearce to explore the powerful mindset shifts that help people get out of their own way and start living with purpose. Drawing from her book, Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious , Ruth shares the four esse...

Training alone won’t transform an organization—but the right 7 shifts in L&D just might. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast , Nicole Greer sits down with learning and talent development strategist Jess Almlie , founder of Almlie Consulting and author of L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner . Jess shares insights from her decades of experience hel...

Delegation is broken — and it’s costing you growth, engagement, and retention. On this week’s episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again , and together they  dismantle outdated leadership thinking that no longer works in today’s world. Brad explains why company life cycles have shrunk, why skills now expire in just a few year...

What does a missing jar of marmalade in India reveal about global leadership? You might be surprised. In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture , Nicole Greer sits down with cross-cultural business expert Dean Foster, author of Business Beyond Borders , to explore what he’s learned from working in more than 100 countries. From communication styles and time management to risk tolerance, informatio...

What happens when an engineer, executive leader, and yoga instructor come together in one person? Transformation. In this powerful episode, Nicole Greer sits down with seasoned operations leader and business coach Luca Romano to explore what it truly means to build a vibrant culture — especially in high-pressure manufacturing environments. After experiencing burnout and a life-changing spinal cord...

What does it really take to scale a business without sacrificing culture? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast , Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. AJ Tremont and Taylor Plyler of Mint Hill Dentistry to unpack how intentional leadership, servant mindset, and people-first systems have helped them grow four thriving dental practices—while maintaining a five-star experience for patient...

What happens when great people bring their old culture into your organization—and no one talks about it? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast , Nicole Greer is joined by Lisa Hazen , co-author of Culture Shock and founder of StoriTel , for a deep dive into the hidden force shaping organizations from the inside out: microcultures . Lisa draws on 25+ years in the biopharma industry...

When was the last time you rested on purpose—and not just because your body forced you to stop?  If exhaustion were no longer a badge of honor, would you lead differently? In this vibrant and energizing conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. Erin Wilson, CEO of Design Ideal Consulting and co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership: The NAP Framework . Together, they challenge hustle culture...

The world of work has changed forever—and it’s still changing. COVID 19 didn’t just disrupt where we work—it transformed how we think about careers, leadership, learning, and culture. In this powerful conversation, Nicole Greer and Steve Cadigan unpack the aftershocks of the “workquake” and what they mean for both employees and employers. Steve shares insights from scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,0...