Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

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The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast explores the real-world strategies behind building strong work culture, improving organizational culture, and leading with clarity in today’s fast-changing business environment. Hosted by leadership expert Nicole Greer, this podcast features conversations with business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who are shaping modern business culture through effective communication, leadership development, and intentional management practices. Each episode delivers practical insights into leadership and business, including topics like team communication, project management, career growth, and creating workplaces where people perform at their best. You’ll gain actionable tools, frameworks, and leadership skills you can apply immediately through coaching concepts, real-world examples, and professional development strategies, whether you’re a manager, executive, business owner, or emerging leader. If you're looking for guidance on building a thriving organizational culture, improving communication, or advancing your leadership career, this podcast is designed for you. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/ For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/ Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/ Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

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June 10, 2026Episode 26847 min

Your Best Hire Already Left You: How to Build Employee Loyalty and a Culture People Want to Return To

What if the best hire you could make is someone who has already left you?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte and author of "The Boomerang Principle," to explore why rehiring former employees is one of the most undervalued strategies in business today.This conversation dives into key topics like employee loyalty, work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, team communication, and what it really means to build a place people want to come back to.In this episode, you'll learn:Why loyalty is no longer defined by tenure (and what it really means today)How the "boomerang" approach to rehiring reduces onboarding time and boosts retentionWhat the Oprah Effect has to do with how employees think about their careersWhy the worst behavior you allow is the culture you createHow to build core values that go beyond posters on the wallPractical strategies for leading younger generations without losing your best peopleThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and professionals who want to improve communication, strengthen organizational culture, and build teams that stay, grow, and come back.About Lee CaraherLee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte, a national communications agency, and the author of two books: "Millennials and Management" and "The Boomerang Principle." She is a communication strategist known for her practical, straight-talking approach to leadership, culture, and team performance. Find Lee at: https://double-forte.com and https://leecaraher.comThe Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

June 3, 2026Episode 26752 min

What Great Leaders Do Differently: Core Values, Work Culture & Servant Leadership with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

What if the most powerful work culture lessons didn't come from a Fortune 500 boardroom but from a rabbi who's built a thriving community of 900 families over 30 years?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom in Detroit to explore how timeless principles of servant leadership, core values, and intentional community-building translate directly into stronger organizations, no matter your industry.This conversation dives into key topics such as work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, team communication, and building meaningful rituals that foster belonging and drive performance.In this episode, you'll learn:How to develop core values that people actually live (not just hang on a wall)Why servant leadership is the model that makes teams and cultures thriveHow Rabbi Mike used EOS/Traction to build a strategic vision for a faith communityWhat "saving a seat" really means and why inclusion is a business strategyHow great leaders navigate conflict, crisis, and change without losing hopeThe power of learning for learning's sake and why your best leaders never stop growingThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and professionals who want to build a stronger organizational culture, lead with more compassion, and create workplaces where people truly belong.Topics covered include: work culture, business culture, organizational culture, leadership and business, servant leadership, core values, team communication, leadership development, and intentional culture-building.Connect with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz: 🌐 shirshalom.org 📧 Email: mikem@shirshalom.org The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

May 27, 2026Episode 26655 min

How to Build an Inclusive Mindset at Work & Home with Justin Jones-Fosu

Want to build a stronger work culture where everyone feels welcome, heard, and valued? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with speaker, author, and inclusion strategist Justin Jones-Fosu to explore how leaders can develop an inclusive mindset and why it matters more than ever for business culture and team performance.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ The difference between an inclusive mindset and an exclusion mindset ✔️ Why most people mis-define diversity, and how to reframe it for your team ✔️ The growth mindset principles that make inclusion actually stick ✔️ Practical strategies like the 1MC/W formula and the Circles of Grace Challenge ✔️ How to create a work culture where people feel they truly belongThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and professionals who want to improve organizational culture, strengthen team communication, and build workplaces where people thrive.Topics covered include: inclusive mindset, work culture, organizational culture, business culture, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, team communication, leadership and business, belonging at work, growth mindset, and career growth.Connect with Justin Jones-Fosu: 📘 The Inclusive Mindset, available wherever books are sold 📘 I Respectfully Disagree, available wherever books are soldThe Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

May 20, 2026Episode 26543 min

How to Build Bravery and Lead with Courage with Jill Schulman

Want to build a work culture where people speak up, take initiative, and lead with confidence? This episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast dives into the science of bravery and what it actually takes to build courageous teams.In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Jill Schulman, US Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect, to explore how bravery isn't reserved for Navy SEALs and firefighters. It's the everyday courage to speak up in a meeting, have a hard conversation, or raise your hand for a leadership opportunity.This conversation also dives into positive psychology, growth mindset, stress, confidence, self-efficacy, and why waiting until you feel ready may be the very thing keeping you stuck. If you want to create a workplace culture where people speak up, take ownership, grow through discomfort, and support one another in doing hard things, this episode is packed with practical insight.In this episode, you'll learn:Why bravery is a skill you can build (not a personality trait you're born with)How to stop waiting to feel confident before taking actionThe neuroscience behind building your "bravery muscle"Why surrounding yourself with the right people accelerates your growthHow to use fear as a signal rather than a stop signThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and emerging professionals who want to improve team communication, strengthen organizational culture, and create workplaces where people are brave enough to perform at their best.Connect with Jill:Jill's book, The Bravery Effect: https://a.co/d/6f8NymUWebsite: https://www.jillschulman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillschulman/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jillschulman?si=OLp_zRLNANAiidSy The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

May 13, 2026Episode 26451 min

Hardcore Soft Skills: How To Master The Hardest Leadership Skills

Want to improve team communication, build a stronger work culture, and lead with more confidence? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with organizational psychologist and author Yadi Caro to unpack why soft skills are actually the hardest and most important skills in business today. Yadi Caro is the author of Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans. In it, she explores the communication, collaboration, conflict management, and leadership skills that make organizations truly effective.Yadi shares practical strategies for building high-performing teams, improving workplace communication, handling conflict productively, giving effective feedback, leading through change, and creating meetings that “suck less.” The conversation also dives into emotional intelligence, empathy, networking, problem-solving, and why AI will never replace genuine human connection.If you want to improve your leadership skills, strengthen your organizational culture, and become better at working with humans, this episode is packed with actionable insights.In this episode:Why “soft skills” are actually hardcore skillsThe role of self-awareness in leadershipHow empathy improves team performanceWhy listening is a competitive advantageHow to prevent workplace misunderstandingsBetter ways to give and receive feedbackConflict management strategies that build stronger teamsWhy productive meetings matterLeadership skills AI can’t replaceHow to create a more vibrant workplace cultureGet Yadi’s book: Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with HumansYadi Caro is an organizational psychology practitioner, certified Agile coach, and Harvard-trained expert who has worked with developer teams, engineers, and US military organizations for over 15 years. Her book, Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Working with Humans, is a hands-on workbook packed with frameworks, assessments, and exercises you can use immediately. Learn more about Yadi: Yadi Caro Official Website: https://www.yadicaro.com/The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

May 6, 2026Episode 26344 min

The Real Secret to Compensation Strategy: Start With Philosophy

If your compensation strategy starts with pay bands, you’re already behind.In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with compensation expert Scott Trumpolt to unpack what leaders get wrong about pay, and how to fix it.With over 30 years of experience in HR leadership and compensation design, Scott shares why compensation isn’t just about salaries. It's about philosophy, strategy, and aligning pay with business goals.You’ll learn:Why compensation strategy must start with company philosophyThe biggest mistake companies make when promoting top performersHow to balance pay transparency with business realitiesWhy giving everyone the same raise destroys engagementHow compensation can drive (or destroy) employee performanceThe link between career development and pay growthIf you want to attract top talent, retain your best people, and build a truly vibrant culture, this conversation is a must-listen. The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

April 29, 2026Episode 26251 min

Cybersecurity Is a Leadership Problem (Not an IT Problem) How to Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late

What if cybersecurity isn’t an IT issue but a leadership failure?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with global cybersecurity expert JC Gaillard, founder of Corix Partners, to unpack why most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong and what leaders must do differently.This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, and the critical role of executive ownership in protecting your company. You’ll learn why cybersecurity is no longer about prevention. It’s about resilience, trust, and execution across the entire organization.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, not just ITThe dangerous “spiral of failure” most companies are stuck inThe real reason throwing money at cybersecurity doesn’t workHow short-term thinking is putting businesses at riskWhy trust—not technology—is the foundation of real securityWhat leaders must do to embed business protection into cultureRemember, in today’s world, it’s not if, it’s when.This episode is for:Leaders, executives, HR professionals, and business owners who want to strengthen organizational culture, improve leadership effectiveness, and protect their business from real-world threats.Recommended Books by JC Gaillard:Cybersecurity Spiral of FailureThe First 100 Days of the New CISOA CyberSecurity Handbook for the CISO and the CEOThe Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

April 22, 2026Episode 26143 min

How to Develop Talent Instead of Chasing It | Franco Greco on Leadership, Hiring, and Building a High-Performance Culture

If you’re struggling with hiring, retaining talent, or building a strong organizational culture, this episode is a must-listen.Nicole Greer sits down with Franco Greco, Chief Revenue Officer at New Day USA, to explore how developing talent, not chasing it, can transform your organization.This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, team communication, and effective management practices. You’ll learn how to build a pipeline of high-performing employees, create a culture of accountability, and develop leaders from within.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why hiring for grit, integrity, and willingness beats hiring for experienceHow to solve the “talent shortage” by developing people internallyA proven recruiting process that builds long-term leadersHow internships can become your strongest leadership pipelineWhy leading with kindness (not niceness) drives accountability and performanceThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and HR professionals who want to improve communication, strengthen organizational culture, and grow their teams with intention.The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

April 15, 2026Episode 26028 min

Stop Creating AI “Slop”: How to Turn Real Conversations Into Marketing That Converts

What if your best marketing content is already happening inside your business, and you’re just not using it?In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, to uncover why most marketing today feels generic and how to fix it.Phil introduces the “Call-to-Content” playbook, a powerful strategy that turns real customer conversations into authentic, high-converting marketing. Instead of relying on AI-generated content that feels disconnected from your brand, he shows how to leverage your team’s real expertise to build trust and authority.We also explore:Why employees are your brandThe danger of “AI slop” in marketingHow to build AI knowledge bases from your businessWhy more leads won’t fix a broken conversion funnelHow featuring employees strengthens both culture and marketingIf you want marketing that actually drives revenue and a culture that supports it, this episode is packed with actionable insights.The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

April 8, 2026Episode 2591 hr 6 min

The Leadership Skill That Fixes Workplace Culture and Saves You Money

What if the most powerful leadership skill isn’t speaking but listening?In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with listening expert and author Oscar Trimboli to unpack how deep listening can transform workplace culture, improve communication, and even save organizations time and money.Drawing from research with over 36,000 workplace listeners, Oscar reveals why most leaders aren’t actually listening and how that creates systemic cultural challenges across teams.You’ll discover:Why listening is a skill, strategy, and daily practiceHow poor listening leads to wasted time, rework, and disengaged employeesThe 5 levels of listening and why most people never get past level oneSimple, practical ways to improve communication in meetings immediately, and make them more efficient (and shorter)How better listening reduces resistance to change and builds trustWhy employee feedback systems fail and how to fix themIf you’re a leader, manager, or anyone responsible for building a healthy workplace culture, this conversation will challenge how you think about communication and give you tools you can use right away.Remember: People don’t resist change. They resist not being heard.The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com