The Culture-neer Podcast

Someone once said: “In the end it’s impossible to have a great life unless it’s a meaningful life, and it’s impossible to have a meaningful life without meaningful work.” If you’re a leader, it’s vitally important for you to understand how true this is. Because helping your team experience meaningful work in their everyday opportunities and responsibilities at work is the key to building a success...

Kim Gwaltney, Terry’s wife of almost 40 years, joins him in this episode to talk about cultivating a healthy culture at home. Their partnership in life as husband and wife, parents of three grown children, and founders of the family business has given them both lots of practical experience in personal and professional management. This week their candid conversation will help you understand the tre...

Terry’s conversation with Blake Bradley will be like an instant burst of energy and positivity in your day! Blake is the principal of New Hope Christian Academy, and his heart for academic excellence that nurtures young minds, helping them reach their full potential is inspiring. His experience in both public and non-profit school systems has taught him much about the vital importance of a healthy...

Terry and his wife, Kim, just wanted a cup of coffee but they got a whole lot more than they bargained for when they stopped at Because Coffee in Dawsonville, Georgia, one Sunday morning. Their encounter with Doug Cole, Terry’s guest in this episode, turned out to be the beginning of a new friendship that’s gone far beyond that first cup of joe. This week you’ll meet Doug—husband, father, and seri...

This week you’ll meet Chris Darley – , husband, father, and successful entrepreneur with a vision to raise up purposeful, intentional leaders who make a difference in this world. His conversation with Terry will entertain  and  inspire you to become a stronger leader who truly leads people, rather than spins your wheels striving to enforce behavior modification techniques.    In this episode you’l...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to cultivate a healthy organizational culture by hearing how one man – John Mann – did it the wrong and the right ways. As the general sales manager of WPSD-TV and the Paducah Sun newspaper with more than 40 years of experience in journalism and broadcast, John has gained a wealth of experience when it comes to managing people. Terry’s interview with John delves i...

What can we learn about organizational culture from car washes and baseball teams? You’ll find out as you listen to Terry’s interview with his guest, John Dye, founder and host of American Contractor Show. Their candid conversation will entertain and inspire you as they talk about what it takes to build a great culture and why it’s so important to do it. You’ll hear about John’s vision as an entre...

In this episode, Terry stresses the importance of growing the people working with you and implementing intentional ways to foster growth in your team. What if instead of using the people to grow your business, you used your business to grow the people? . . Connect with us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -  ⁠LEAVE A REVIEW!⁠ Watch us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . - Find more resources:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www. Terrygwaltney.co...

In this episode, Terry sits down with his special guest Gregg Dedrick, co founder of David Novak Leadership, former president of KFC, Board Dir, of Dennys, Founder of the Iron Bell, etc. a veteran culture-neer who has impacted thousands in his storied career.. As you listen, you’ll gain insights that will make you a stronger leader who empowers others, and consequently, cultivates a more effective...

Join Terry and his special guest, Fred Gushue, as they talk about effective strategies for establishing and cultivating a healthy organizational culture. Fred’s extensive experience in various industries – from hospitality to ministry to professional sports and now healthcare – has made him an expert in knowing how to lead others and inspire them to go to the next level in their personal and profe...

As a leader, your example matters because the people you’re leading are always watching you. While this is a great responsibility, it’s also an amazing  privilege. YOU have the opportunity to influence others in ways that fulfill the mission and vision of your organization every day.   In this episode, Terry shows you how your role as a leader is the key to growing a culture that your team refuses...

This week you get a free episode, courtesy of the recent Ripple Effect Gathering at Legacy Farms where dozens of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and team leads joined to see how we could use our influence to have a greater impact on our team members and communities.

The power of a vision statement is often underestimated. But when you understand how it can inspire, empower, and guide you and your team members to achieve your goals for the future, it becomes one of your greatest assets. This week, Terry shares practical insights that will help you learn about the dangers of not having a clear vision and reveals how you can both define your vision and communica...

In this episode, Terry further breaks down the relationship between your beliefs, values, and behaviors. You’ll discover why it’s so critical to clearly define your core values and how it benefits your entire team. He also reveals how healthy shared values shape the culture of your organization and function as the glue that holds your team together. . Connect with us on  ⁠Linkedin⁠ - Watch us on ...

Episode 2: BELIEFS, VALUES, BEHAVIORS – Part 1 Shared values can make or break an organization’s culture. They can empower your team or weaken your overall performance and productivity. The question is: Do you know what your core values are or how to determine what they should be to create a healthy culture? In this episode, Terry breaks down the relationship between your beliefs, values, and beha...

Episode 1: WHY CULTURE IS IMPORTANT A healthy culture is the secret sauce that will make your organization more effective and help you achieve your biggest dreams. But you must understand exactly what organizational culture is and why it matters before you can take steps to improve your weaknesses. In this episode, Terry explains the basics of organizational culture and shares why it’s so importan...