The Culture-neer Podcast

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...

Join Terry and his guest Aaron Foster, director of operations for Marketplace Chaplains to hear their discussion about the personal impact a chaplain can make in your marketplace and the benefits it can bring to your organizational culture. You’ll discover the immense value of providing support for your team members that is often overlooked. The truth is what happens at home affects how well each...

This week Terry talks with Dr. David and Terri Sumlin, founders of Marriage Life Ministries. They share their personal stories of how they struggled in their own relationship and why they are passionate about helping couples improve their marriages today. You’ll hear words of encouragement based on their experiences and discover some practical tools you can use to resolve barriers that commonly oc...

In this episode, Terry sits down with Chip Wynn, owner of Chip Wynn Motors in Paducah, Kentucky. Chip shares inspiring words of wisdom based on his extensive experience in his industry (he sold his first car when he was 13!) and as an entrepreneur and leader of his own business for many years. Together they discuss keys to building a healthy team that is loyal, ways to maximize each member’s poten...

This week join Terry and special guest Justin Ferrell, serial entrepreneur and founder of Little Tractor and Equipment Company. Their conversation will encourage leaders who need practical wisdom and inspiration for developing stronger, healthier, thriving organizational cultures. In this episode you’ll hear about Justin’s journey to his success with Little Tractor, the people who influenced him t...

In this episode, Jonathon Broce, a serial entrepreneur in the construction industry, shares his journey and insights on culture. He emphasizes the importance of professionalism in the construction industry and the need to balance craftsmanship with business acumen. Broce discusses the challenges he faced in merging his blue-collar background with the skills required for leadership and management....

In this conversation that Terry has with David Salyers, former vice president of marketing at Chick-fil-A for 37 years, you’ll gain truly inspiring words of wisdom that can take your organization’s culture beyond your highest expectations! The combined experience of these two serial entrepreneurs and authors will give you insights into simple, practical, profound, and proven strategies to build a...

This week Terry talks with a member of his team, Devane Prince, about the importance of culture, what it is, and how to make it the foundation of your organization. In this episode they discuss the heart of a healthy culture and how exciting it is when every single person on your team is motivated to reflect the vision and mission that defines your purpose. The truth is you must be intentional and...