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In this third episode of the Culture Isn't Really What You Think series (aka the "Good Vibes Won't Save You" series), Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into culture-driven leadership - what actually builds a strong practice culture (hint: it’s not trust falls and mission statements).
We’re talking leader behavior, consistency, and accountability (read: the real shit that shapes your team's experience). Tara breaks down why core values don’t mean jack unless you’re actually living them out, why inconsistency is a culture killer, and how clear communication keeps your team from feeling like they’re reading your mind (spoiler: they can't).
She also digs into radical consistency, visible accountability, and balancing approachability with authority - aka how to be a respected leader without turning into Michael Scott (or a dictator #Yikes). Expect real-talk examples, practical steps, and some straight-up challenges to help you ditch the culture chaos and build a team that thrives.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to the Culture Focused Practice Podcast
01:22 – How Leaders Actually Set the Tone for Culture
03:13 – Why Consistency & Behavior Matter More Than Words
05:40 – The Role of Trust & Accountability in Leadership
08:16 – Three Key Habits of Leaders Who Build Strong Culture
09:08 – Radical Consistency & Clear Communication (aka No More Mixed Signals)
19:44 – How Leaders Accidentally Screw Up Communication
21:23 – The Leadership Habits That Actually Work
22:39 – Visible Accountability: How Owning Your Mistakes Builds Trust
26:49 – Balancing Approachability & Authority (Without Being a Pushover)
29:18 – The Culture Reinforcement Loop (aka How Teams Hold Each Other Accountable)
32:14 – Embedding Culture in Daily Leadership Without Burning Out
35:27 – Final Challenge & Membership Invite
🚀 Want to build a team that actually lives your culture (instead of just pretending to)? Join me inside the Culture Focused Practice Membership, where we break this stuff down, troubleshoot real-life leadership issues, and make sure your practice culture isn’t running off the rails.
👉 Join here: www.taravossenkemper.com/culture-focus-practice
Also - subscribe! Seriously. It helps more group practice owners like you actually find this podcast (and it keeps you from missing new episodes). Hit that button, and let’s keep this convo going. 🎙🔥
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