Culture Secrets
Culture is what causes things to happen inside an organization - both good and bad. It's the heart and guts of a company and it is what determines is they are successful or not. Join interntional best-selling author, speaker and culture expert Chellie Phillips as she delves into what makes people-centered cultures in the workplace unique. She packs each episode with ideas, strategies and real-world learning to help you build workplaces where both employees and companies thrive.
Episodes
33 episodes
Building a Vibrant Culture: Leadership, Energy, and Unlocking Potential with Nicole Greer
What does it really take to create a workplace where people feel energized, valued, and motivated to do their best work?In this episode of The Culture Secrets Podcast, Chellie Phillips sits down with leadership coach and culture s...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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42:31
5 for 55 - The Leadership Mistake I Learned the Hard Way
One of the most common leadership mistakes starts with good intentions.In this episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips reflects on a lesson she learned early in her leadership journey—trying to be friends with everyone on the te...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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2:51
5 for 55 - Five Lessons I’d Tell My Younger Self
If you could sit down with your younger self, what would you say?In this episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips reflects on the early years of her career—when she was working hard to prove she belonged but hadn’t yet learned to...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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3:16
5 for 55 - Spaghetti Leadership
A simple lunch order turned into an unforgettable leadership lesson.In this episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips shares a surprising restaurant experience involving cinnamon… in the spaghetti. What started as an unexpected tw...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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3:51
5 for 55 - Five Truths I Trust at 55
At 55, clarity hits differently.In this episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips shares five truths she trusts—not because they sound inspiring, but because experience has proven them true.From self-worth and courage to co...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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3:30
The Moment I Realized I Actually Liked Myself
Sometimes confidence doesn’t arrive all at once—it sneaks in through small, hard decisions.In this episode, Chellie shares how training for a half marathon became an unexpected turning point—not just physically, but mentally and emotiona...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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3:16
5 for 55: Delete the Label — What The Breakfast Club Still Teaches Us About Leadership
This week marks the anniversary of the premiere of The Breakfast Club — and it still holds one of the most powerful leadership lessons we often overlook.In this episode of 5 for 55, Chellie explores what happens when leaders sto...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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3:50
Five at 55: What This Is (and What It’s Not)
Turning 55 isn’t a slowdown—it’s a launch point.In this kickoff episode of Five at 55, Chellie Phillips introduces a year-long series of short, real-world reflections built around lessons learned through leadership, growth, miss...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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3:49
EPISODE 25: Designing a Cooperative Culture: Servant Leadership, Hiring for Fit, and What Co-ops Get Right with Adam Schwartz
What if you could intentionally design the culture you want—not just hope it takes shape on its own?This week on The Culture Secrets Podcast, Chellie sits down with Adam Schwartz, founder of The Cooperative Way a...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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41:45
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Culture Starts with Leadership—but Lives with the People: A Conversation with Yamaha's Bob Brown
What does a strong workplace culture actually look like in action—not on paper, but in real life?In this episode of Culture Secrets, Chellie Phillips sits down with Bob Brown of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing to explore how culture ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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37:26
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Episode 23: The Culture Compass: How Panasonic Built a People-First Model That Transformed Everything
What really changes a workplace culture—and what’s just surface-level noise? In this powerful conversation, Chellie Phillips sits down with Stephen Childs, Chief HR Officer at Panasonic, to uncover the real strategies that trans...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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23:00
Episode 21: The Recharge Ripple Effect: Leading by Example Without Burning Out
Leaders set the tone—whether they realize it or not.In this episode of Culture Secrets, Chellie Phillips explores the hidden leadership power of rest and renewal. When leaders are constantly overworked, overstretched, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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8:37
Leading with V.A.L.U.E.: How Harry Hynekamp Builds World-Class Culture from the Inside Out
What does it take to create a workplace where people feel seen, heard, and truly valued — not just as employees, but as human beings?In this episode, we sit down with Harry Hynekamp, former Vice President of Guest Experience at
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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49:36
Episode 20: Beyond DEI: Building Cultures that V.A.L.U.E. Everyone
DEI is facing growing scrutiny—and not just in boardrooms or courtrooms. Many companies are realizing that traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives often fall short of creating real culture change.In this episode of C...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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6:37
Episode 19: Leading with Heart and Soul: Unlocking EQ and SQ with Amy Lynn Durham
Welcome to Season 2 of Culture Secrets! We’re kicking things off with a conversation that goes beyond strategy and into the soul of leadership.In this episode, Chellie Phillips sits down with Amy Lynn Durham—founder of Creat...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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20:00
Episode 18:A is For Accountability
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Culture Secret podcast! In this thought-provoking edition, we dive deep into the heart of workplace culture, shining a spotlight on a fundamental aspect that holds the key to success: accountability....
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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10:40
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Episode 17: Commander in Chief or CEO, Your Title Doesn't Make You A Leader
Valuing you employees and demonstrating leadership are two key components to building a strong people centered culture in the workplace. There’s been a lot of talk about how not to treat your employees thanks to reports detailing President Bide...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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12:20
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Episode 16: 7 Reasons Why Allowing Employees Independence at Work is a Culture Builder
In this episode of the Culture Secrets Podcast, host Chellie Phillips explores the connection between independence and workplace culture. She highlights the importance of allowing employees to have independence and decision-making abilities, as...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:24
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Episode 15: Jennifer McClure - Talent and Culture in the workplace
Joining me on this episode of the Culture Secrets podcast is Jennifer McClure. She has experience in various HR roles, including leadership and executive positions. She also spent about four years in executive search. Since 2010, she has had he...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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24:11
Episode 14 - The Role of Internal Communications in Culture Building
Join host Chellie Phillips in this episode of Culture Secrets as she explores the pivotal role of internal communications in fostering a thriving workplace culture. Discover the significance of transparent leadership, psychological safety, empl...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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9:18
Episode 13 - How King of Pops CEO Steven Carse Builds Culture - An entrepreneurial perspective
Are you an entrepreneur or business owner looking to craft a culture for your employees? In this episode of the Culture Secrets Podcast, I chat with Steven Carse about how to turn your vision into a meaningful culture that doesn't get lost in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:58
Episode 12: Jana Adams with Touchstone Energy
On this episode, I talk culture with Jana Adams. She's the executive director of Touchstone Energy. She says culture is at the top of mind of today's cooperative CEOs. I've worked in the co-op world for over 25 years and happen to believe that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:18
Episode 11: Mark Allred - Attracting the right employees
In this episode, you'll meet Mark Allred. He's the Director of Talent Development and Growth for Reveal Global Intelligence and oversees all aspects of the Reveal Talent Community which provides coaching and career support for professionals. He...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:41
Episode 10 - Richard Sheridan from Menlo Innovations on Culture
Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast, where we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of workplace culture with the one and only Richard Sheridan! He's the co-founder and CEO of Menlo Innovations, a software company that's famous for its unique...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:45
Episode 9 - Garry Ridge and the WD-40 Company Culture
I'm excited to introduce you to Garry Ridge. Garry has 25 years of experience as the Chairman and CEO of WD 40 company. Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote, pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. turnin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:29
