Champion Your Culture with Ryan McCarty and George Rogers

We are so excited to bring on Dr. Rousawn Dozier for this week's episode of the Champion Your Culture Podcast. He is an expert in the field of organizational effectiveness and leadership. In Part 4 of Workplace Mental Health, we'll explore how to improve Performance & Thrive Amidst Adversity and Uncertainty. If you're a business owner or manager, you know how important it is to...

Substance abuse impacts all workplaces, and we've seen an increase since the pandemic. In this week's show, George Rogers and Ryan McCarty will discuss what you can do to proactively plan for when it happens in your workplace. If you're an employer, you probably have a team member who struggles with substance abuse—and if you don't, someone on your team will soon. It's cri...

We are shining a spotlight on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace this week on the Champion Your Culture podcast. As part of our discussion, we will discuss removing the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide at work, providing effective support for your team, identifying a team member facing mental health challenges, and how to heal together in the event of a suicide trage...

This month, every episode of Champion Your Culture with George Rogers and Ryan McCarty will focus on mental health at work, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. If you've followed the show, you know that we're all about championing workplace culture so people can feel connected and fulfilled in the office. Each team member's mental health is a key part of that equation b...

We all know that doing good matters, but are there better ways to engage your team and business in being a force for good? Join us live this Wednesday to hear from Ryan McCarty and George Rogers on how to take your community engagement efforts to the next level. As leaders, we have an obligation—and an opportunity—to serve our communities. But what does that look like? How do you find the time, en...

How many of us have a job we don't love? How many of us feel like we're wasting our lives? It's not just a question of how we feel. It's also a question of how we can get out of that cycle and pursue our calling, whatever it is. In this week's live podcast, Ryan McCarty and George Rogers will talk about the steps you can take to find out what your calling is—and then follo...

We're super excited to share this week's episode of Champion Your Culture Show with Ryan McCarty and George Rogers , "Ready For Impact?". This week's episode is all about how you can engage your team this Summer with community good. Join live this Wednesday to learn how to make giving back feel like a natural part of your culture, as well as how to bring in new talent and...

“How do I go from engaged employees to empowered leaders?” While the question may sound simple enough, it’s a lot more difficult than you might think. That’s because employee engagement is not the same thing as leadership empowerment. In fact, there is a big difference between them. So what exactly is leadership empowerment and how does it go beyond simply employee engagement? Join Ryan McCarty an...

Are you in charge of a toxic work culture? If so, you're not alone. In fact, according to one survey, one in four people are working in a toxic work environment right now. But what if you could find the cure? What if there was one word that could change everything? That's right—it's leadership. That's why we're excited to bring you Toxic Work Cultures Pt2: The One Cure Eve...

What do we do when we find ourselves in a toxic work environment? That's what hosts Ryan McCarty and George Rogers explore in their podcast Toxic Work Cultures: Finding out what they are and how to avoid them. In this episode, the two discuss how to recognize a toxic culture when you see it, what you can do before you quit your job, and how to handle the situation if you decide to stay. Plus,...

Join George Rogers and Ryan McCarty as they explore how to go beyond one-off leadership training for your team to foster a culture of collaboration. They will examine the importance of empowering individuals by giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed, and providing them with the support and feedback they need to grow. Watch live or listen anytime on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to le...

By nurturing employee growth and development, leaders can become more effective in motivating their teams and move away from transactional leadership. Join Ryan McCarty and George Rogers this week as they discuss the use of empowerment, motivation, and collaboration as the three keys to becoming a transformational leader. Our key sponsor Culture of Good offers culture and leadership strategies to...

There's a new way to build a healthy and effective culture in your fast-paced company. Hire for culture add, rather than culture fit. Hear it straight from leading experts Ryan and George on this week's Champion Your Culture podcast. In this episode, we’ll talk about: -What is culture add and why it’s important to your company's success? -How do you hire for culture add? -How can yo...

Sometimes, it's not enough just to have happy team members who are engaged with their jobs: you also need them to take ownership of the culture at your company, so that they can move forward with confidence and pride.  Join us this week to learn how to improve employee effectiveness by empowering your team! #culture #employeeengagement #employeeretention #teamdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmen...

On paper, hiring for culture fit makes sense, but it's a surefire way to recruit for the wrong reasons. When hiring for "culture fit" you may be tempted to make a choice based on how someone can "act" within your culture. Culture adds are recruited and selected based on the diversity of their knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable them to contribute in a variety...

If you're looking to build a culture people want to work for, you need to focus on mentoring. That's what this week's episode of Champion Your Culture Podcast is all about. We'll talk about how you can create an environment where your employees feel like they can learn and grow, how to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed, and how to give them the freedom they nee...

What better way to celebrate National Mentoring Month than by launching our new episode of Champion Your Culture, titled "Mentor-Driven Retention!" When you think about how to retain your employees, what are the first things that come to mind? The benefits? The perks? Perhaps you’re looking for ways to engage your workforce and make them feel valued. What if we told you there was another...

In this episode, Ryan and George explore how leaders can ensure that each team member works in a safe environment while finding support on their mental health journey. Join live Wednesdays or listen anytime to learn the steps to creating a leadership culture that supports mental health and well-being in the workplace. Our key sponsor Culture of Good offers culture and leadership strategies to help...

Ryan and George explore the connection between profit and purpose in this episode to kick off 2023. Is it possible to drive the bottom line of a company by cultivating a purpose-driven culture? Join us live or listen anytime to learn how profit is not evil, but rather a catalyst for good. Inspire the passion of your team and customers by measuring the ROI of your cultural efforts in the new year....

This week on Champion Your Culture the Podcast, we discuss the boldest ideas that emerged in 2022. We would love to hear what your highlights are as well, so please join us live. During the recap, we will share what we discussed with guests, our weekly audience, and each other. Our team will develop a list of Big Ideas as a result of this episode so we can get started in the new year with purpose!...

Join this week for part two of writing your own individual development plan. Crafting a plan with clear objectives is an incredibly important part of achieving your goals in 2023.  It's simple, really: if you don't know where you're going, how will you get there? You can't just say "I want to be better at X," or "I want to learn more about Y." That's no...

Writing your own individual development plan is an incredibly important part of achieving your goals in 2023. It's simple, really: if you don't know where you're going, how will you get there? You can't just say "I want to be better at X," or "I want to learn more about Y." That's not enough. You have to be specific and make a plan for how you'll d...

In this episode, Ryan and George welcome special guest and personal friend Joe Walsh. Joe Walsh is in his sixth season as Vice President of People & Culture for the Arizona Diamondbacks, tenth in Major League Baseball, and 22nd in the professional sports industry.  In his role, Walsh oversees all people-related responsibilities for the D-backs, including culture, leadership development, talent...

Is there a reason why some teams flourish while others don't? A successful leader not only motivates their team but also creates a culture of accountability that enables everyone to contribute meaningfully. During week two of Accountability, Ryan and George will discuss the steps to empower your team to own their actions and work together as one. Watch or listen to learn how to implement an a...

Is there a reason why some teams flourish while others don't? A successful leader not only motivates their team, but also creates a culture of accountability that enables everyone to contribute meaningfully. In this episode, Ryan and George will discuss steps to drive team results while avoiding the trap of micro-management. Watch or listen to learn how to implement an accountability framewor...