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In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper calls bullshit on the idea that culture is just a vibe. Sure, it feels like something when you walk into a room, but that feeling? It comes from a system—of values, behaviors, and leadership choices—firing in the background. Tara breaks down how to stop winging it and start building culture with intention.
She unpacks the biggest myths, where leaders screw it up (hi, perks and bean bags), why hard conversations actually increase morale, and how to turn culture into something measurable and operational.
She closes out with a step-by-step on fixing cultural drift (yep, it’s real), and the mic drop reminder that culture isn’t accidental—it’s a leadership choice.
00:00 Introduction to Culture Focused Practice
00:08 Debunking the Myth: Culture is Not Just a Vibe
01:14 Agenda Overview: Key Topics on Culture
01:34 Culture as a System: A Strategic Approach
04:39 Common Mistakes in Culture Building
13:20 How to Systematize Culture in Your Practice
20:15 Addressing and Fixing Cultural Drift
28:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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