Winning Through Culture

We “stand on the shoulders” of those that came before us.  In this episode of Winning Through Culture , Tim Flanagan is joined by the President and Chief Operating Officer of Midrex Technologies Inc., Steve Montague. Midrex Technologies is a Charlotte-based company that produces iron with the lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions. Steve says his company’s foremost purpose is t...

This mentorship mini-series episode contains stories of mentorship with retired Navy SEAL, Thom Shea.  In this episode of Winning Through Culture , Tim Flanagan is joined by retired Navy SEAL and published author Thom Shea. Together they explore the mentor and mentee relationship and what it truly means to take on those equally important roles. A mentee must show up authentically and humbly while...

A conversation about paying it forward through mentorship. In this episode of Winning Through Culture , Amanda and Tim begin their mini-series on mentorship. They discuss what makes mentorship such an integral part of an organization’s culture and how it can be mutually beneficial for everyone involved. A mentor should be someone who can actively listen without judgment. This relationship is...

Elevating people to be the best versions of themselves. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer reflect on what makes an organization a Best Place to Work. They discuss what it takes to achieve the title of ‘Best Places to Work’ and how to identify prospective employees that fit that mold (that culture). Amanda uses the analogy of a home inspection during the hiring process. Ti...

Jeff Haney talked about it numerous times in this episode: the importance of active listening when communicating with employees. With that mindset, Jeff founded the ECM Foundation. A foundation created to promote employee togetherness while giving back to the community. Jeff Haney joins Tim Flanagan in this episode of Winning through Culture. Jeff is president of ECM Solutions, which is one of the...

“It’s a lot more fun to see people build upon their strengths and find success, than to flounder in weaknesses.” – Jarod Latch In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer are joined by Jarod Latch. Jarod is the co-founder and COO of Spiracle Media, which has been selected four times as one of Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Spiracle has continued...

The Best Places to Work mini-series (BPtW) starts here. In this first of the BPtW episodes, we discuss: the science behind scoring companies as Best Places to Work what are the trends for cultures in the workplace: pre-COVID and post-COVID the intentionality of creating a culture: where to focus The segments from this episode are from the full conversation with T.J. McCullough: Cultivating Culture...

Cultivating the “ability to discern the essential from the noise”. – Jordan Raynor In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Christian entrepreneur, Jordan Raynor. Jordan is a best-selling author whose works include The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create. In addition, he hosts the podcast “Mere Christians&#82...

Building a great business for a greater purpose with Buck Jacobs. In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Buck Jacobs, founder of C12 Group, LLC. Tim and Buck provide Winning Through Culture listeners with an honest and in-depth look at what it takes to truly align your business culture with your faith. Buck is a proponent of pushing the envelope with boldness when it...

“Open and effective communication are keys to developing respect in business.” – Charlie Leichtweis In this episode, Tim Flanagan is joined by Charlie Leichtweis. Charlie is the founder of Experts in HOW, LLC which is a business consulting firm that helps organizations cultivate respect in business to create a winning and sustainable culture. Charlie not only produces results for...

“Could you leave for six months?” As a business owner, would you feel confident that your business is still functioning and even thriving in your absence?  In this episode, Tim Flanagan is joined by Jason Goldy. Jason is the president of one of MassMutual’s internal divisions that work with closely-held businesses. Jason helps business owners identify their goals while honoring t...

Taking the necessary steps to close the racial wealth gap. A podcast conversation with the leaders of J&G Legacy Financial Group, Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier. This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan chats with Jabbar Jamison and Centario Grier. Together, Jabbar and Centario formed a partnership that is J&G Lega...

“Generating business referrals without asking.”  This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by Stacey Randall. Stacey shares humbling stories of past business failures that enabled her to find the vision of creating a culture to generate new business without asking. She even wrote the book on it, literally...

This Retired Navy Seal realized during his transition from military service to entrepreneur he needed to gain back the sense of identity and culture that he had while serving our country. This is a Winning Through Culture Greatest Hits episode! In this episode, we discuss culture with Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea. Thom served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing h...

“The biggest challenges are becoming the biggest silver linings.” In this episode, we discuss the ever-changing job market and how COVID-19 has impacted the way we do business. Candidates are scrutinizing company culture like never before as they conduct their due diligence to seek out the best employer. All this is happening as individuals in the job market are on the hunt for a new opportunities...

This is a highlight reel episode all about laying a culture foundation. These highlight clips are taken from different Winning Through Culture episodes in the first half of 2022. We believe this format will provide a meaningful foundation you can use in your own business. And when grouping these highlights together, we think you will come away with some common themes that should support you in you...

‘Best Places to Work’ recognizes business cultures that foster leadership development. In this episode, we explore topics related to intentionally implementing a culture of transparency in which employees feel “heard, understood, and appreciated”. The Charlotte Business Journal utilizes a scientific approach in selecting those elite businesses that qualify for the coveted title. Key Takeaways Bein...

Intentionally shifting business culture through a customized library of content. In this episode, we are joined by guest Kacey Korting of the platform RightNow Media @ Work. Kacey joined the company in 2017 and is an alumna of LSU. This platform offers a plethora of quality content for business leaders and their employees. Not only is this content customizable to reflect the company’s core values,...

Show appreciation for a better culture. In this episode, we discuss personal and leadership development with Chris Kriak, Associate Agency Supervisory Officer. As Chris says, “just speak.” Chris sees the impact public speaking has in his career growth and now he helps others in their own development with a focus on public speaking. While public speaking may seem uncomfortable, Chris an...

A leader must be intentional when building the foundation of a company’s culture. In this episode, Amanda and Tim have an open discussion on the value of intentionality as a leader in business. Being intentional in business allows the leader an unique opportunity to define their own culture from the ground up. Building a team that reflects your core values will set the foundation for busines...

Hi, it’s Tim with a short episode of Winning Through Culture. As I recorded this, the Ukrainians have been invaded by Russia and a very tragic humanitarian crisis is unfolding, not to mention the travesty of a duly elected democratic government being attacked by a totalitarian state. I just thought I would take a minute, you know, we have a lot of fun on our Winning Through Culture podcasts...

The process for having culture conversations.  In this episode, Amanda and Tim discuss the type of openness that has a direct impact on the culture of an organization — culture conversations. What are they and what is the process for having them–and encouraging them. The impact of culture conversations can be positive if the leaders are willing to listen and able to do something about...

Show appreciation for your employees — it leads to a better culture. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognition and appreciation with Jordan Peace. Jordan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fringe, a lifestyle benefits company. You will finish this episode with a new understanding of how to recruit, maintain, and build genuine relationships with Millennial and Gen Z employees (and r...

The second of our two-part podcast series on our culture operating system. In this episode, we continue our discussion on The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). EOS as we mention in both episodes is an integral part of our culture-building. And is this part two, we discuss investing in a system, the importance of company alignment, and what “team health” really means. All of this...

A two-part journey into our culture operating system. In this episode, we discuss The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). EOS is an integral part of our culture-building. So we’re bringing a two-part episode to you featuring Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer, Charley White. Key Takeaways The right time to incorporate the EOS system in your company is when the business owne...