O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design Podcast

This episode, we talk with Charles Duhigg about how our everyday habits shape us, and how we can use them to improve and excel in and out of the workplace. Charles shares the somewhat surprising science behind habits, and Andrew contemplates government conspiracy theories. Guest: Charles Duhigg  Host: Andrew Scarcella   

This episode, we talk with Tim Gunn about mentorship, leading with authenticity, fashion, and fencing. Fencing? Okay. Tim shares the secrets of cultivating winning teams (Hint: it’s not coddling them), and Andrew dreams a dream of a Tim Gunn / Tarantino mashup. Host: Andrew Scarcella  Guest: Tim Gunn 

This episode, we talk with Prabir Jha about the impact a well-defined purpose has on alignment, employee pride, and teamwork. Prabir shares wisdom from his decades spent as a Fortune 500 CHRO, and Andrew goes on a spiritual journey to the land of HR. Host: Andrew Scarcella  Guest: Prabir Jha 

This episode, we talk with Carey Lohrenze about the lessons she’s learned as a leader in one of the highest pressure work environments imaginable—inside the cockpit of a Navy fighter jet. Carey shares how lead as the only woman in the room, and Andrew overshares his ideas for the next big Hollywood blockbuster. Guest: Carey Lorhenze  Host: Andrew Scarcella 

This episode, we talk with Erica Keswin, author of Bring Your Human to Work, about how to shape a company culture that’s as human as the people working in it. Erica shares how to honor relationships at work and why too many meetings can kill your culture, and Andrew finally gets to sit behind the mic for an interview. Guest: Erica Keswin  Host: Andrew Scarcella   

This episode, we talk with Josh Bersin about how the HR technology landscape is being reinvented to adapt to new demands and expectations from employees and employers alike. Josh shares what he’s learned from a lifetime studying the way we work, and Andrew admits he’s addicted to Oxytocin. Host: Andrew Scarcella  Guest: Josh Bersin 

This episode, we talk with Tiffany Mattick about how to bring out the best in people by creating a thriving, high-performing culture. Tiffany shares her front-line experience encouraging effective behaviors and shaping a positive work environment, and Andrew reveals a hidden ability. Host: Andrew Scarcella Guest: Tiffany Mattick

This episode, we talk with Daniel Coyle about how top teams from the most effective organizations in the world create a sense of belonging. Daniel shares common traits and tactics  that allows these teams to drive team cohesion and excel at the very highest levels and Andrew gets vulnerable and shares a moment of fallibility. Guest: Daniel Coyle, Author of The Culture Code Host: Andrew Scarcella

This episode, we’re talking with John Kolmer about how he helps Dow Chemical discover, support, and develop high potential employees, paving the way for the next generation of leadership. John shares his thoughts on purpose, diversity, employee development, and leaning into moments of crisis, and Andrew reveals his true feelings about his job as podcast host. Guest: John Kolmer, Dow Chemical  Host...

This episode, we talk with Lori Henkel about how she brought both strategy and humanity to the employee experience at Bank of America. Lori tells us how the Life Event Services Team came to be and why the future of HR is radical compassion and Andrew finds his very own moment of zen. Guest: Lori Henkel from Bank of America  Host: Andrew Scarcella

This episode, we talk with Matthew Luhn about how storytelling can change the way we think (and talk) about our company, culture, and brand. Matthew shares lessons on storytelling from his new book, The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood and Pixar’s Storytelling for Business and Beyond , and Andrew confesses a controversial opinion.   Guest: Matthew Luhn  Host: Andrew Scarcella