S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt | Culture Change Leaders

Mastering Workplace Culture

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The Mastering Workplace Culture podcast examines the hard truths of workplace culture change. Proven culture leaders share unfiltered stories of breakdowns, breakthroughs, and their bold decisions. And they'll discuss the steps they took to drive sustainable, tangible change in which respect and results are modeled, monitored, and validated equally. This is practical insight for executives who cannot afford to let culture fail—and for those who are just as concerned with their leadership legacy as they are with today's results.

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S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt | Culture Change Leaders

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Kris Malkoski on Transforming Culture: Winning as One Team 03.03.2026 54:55

This episode of Mastering Workplace Culture features a powerful and personal conversation with global executive Kris Malkoski , whose track record includes transforming brands, rebuilding cultures, leading global turnarounds, and proving that respect‑driven leadership produces extraordinary business results. Kris shares the story behind revitalizing World Kitchen, ARC International, and Newell Bra...

From Ladder‑Throwing to Leadership: The Culture Reset at CEC 24.02.2026 55:13

In this powerful Mastering Workplace Culture conversation, David Mollitor Jr. shares the remarkable journey of transforming Consolidated Electrical Contractors (CEC) from a traditionally hard‑driving construction company into a people‑first, values‑anchored organization. This episode highlights a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at a blue‑collar business choosing respect, clarity, and cultural consiste...

From Silos to STEAM: Transforming Culture in a 24/7 Operations Environment 17.02.2026 56:36

Culture change isn't quick… but the work is a solid investment. Tim Steinbeck , CEO of GRE HERC Services, joins the Mastering Workplace Culture podcast for a raw, grounded conversation about what change really looks like when moving a blue‑collar workplace from siloed habits to a culture built on "STEAM" values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Ethics, and Mutual Respect. From shift‑to‑shift frict...

She Transformed a Toxic Team Culture — Katelyn Taylor's Leadership Wake‑Up Call 10.02.2026 54:19

In this episode of Mastering Workplace Culture, Katelyn Taylor , Director of Marketing Communications at Boise State University, reveals the hard decisions and practical steps she took to rebuild a toxic team culture. From spotting the waving red flags to hiring for respect and results, this conversation provides leaders a roadmap for transforming any workplace—no matter how tough the starting poi...

How WD‑40 Built a Thriving Culture: Gary Ridge on Leadership That Works 27.01.2026 55:50

Discover the leadership philosophies that helped turn WD‑40 into a globally admired organization. In this episode of Mastering Workplace Culture, hosts S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt sit down with Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of the WD‑40 Company — widely known as a Culture Architect. Garry shares the principles that helped expand WD‑40 into 176 countries while building a cu...

Introductory Episode 14.01.2026 18:31

Welcome to Mastering Workplace Culture ! In this kickoff episode, hosts S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbit share why they launched this podcast and what you can expect. We go beyond corporate jargon to explore practical strategies for building cultures that value respect and results equally. ✅ Why culture change isn't a quick fix ✅ How leaders can manage performance AND values ✅ Real-world s...