
CultureForce
Culture junkies Chris Mefford and Kyle Buckett spend their inaugural season of Culture Force bringing you inside the mind of some of their favorite business leaders, entrepreneurs, and even congressmen. From Chick-fil-A to the NBA, this season’s guests have designed, created, and impacted culture at the some of the biggest names in the Fortune 500, and they’ve sat down with Chris and Kyle to share how they did it and what you can learn from them. Although most guests have worked in the C-suite, started their own business, or led hundreds of employees, this podcast is perfect for anyone interested in culture, leadership, and teams – from recent graduates and startup mavens to venture capitalists and successful CEOs.
Podcasting since 2020 • 18 episodes
CultureForce
Latest Episodes
Start on the branch you are on with Walt Freese
The former CEO of Ben & Jerry’s and Stonyfield Farm; Walt has been building Iconic Brands for decades.We are excited to welcome our dear friend and learn from his experience and impact over the years. Also, get ready to listen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:47:16

I don't have a job, I have a purpose with Garry Ridge
We host the one and only Garry Ridge, chairman and CEO of the household name - WD-40.Listen as Garry shares about getting out of the way; Empathy Eats Your Ego; what values mean; what their tribe means to them; his meaning statements; a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:34

Bringing the team along; a fireside chat with Chris
Chris sits down with Kyle for this season’s last episode to discuss getting corrected by Gary Vaynerchuk, turning around a flailing department, and how to stay energized when you get bored quickly. Kyle hosts Mentio...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:05:04

Making mistakes and moving on. A Fireside chat with Kyle
Join Chris as his quizzes Kyle on all his best stories and tips, from the tactics they use to ensure SEAL trainees stay alive during Hell Week to the best way to build team trust if you don’t have a lot of time. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:33

Preventing a Culture of fear, promoting training, and Minority Report with Ty Smith (Retired Navy SEAL, Founder/CEO of Vigilance Risk Solutions)
This episode’s guest, Ty Smith, is a 20-year SEAL veteran and business school golden boy – one of the few students who can say he launched his own business in a matter of weeks. For Ty, two decades of SEAL training came in handy when friends be...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:23:01
