The Culture Advantage
Every organization has a culture, whether by design or by default. The real question is: does your culture give you an advantage… or hold you back?
Hosted by Dr. Michael Baran, cultural anthropologist, speaker, author, and consultant with 30 years of experience, The Culture Advantage helps leaders, teams, and professionals navigate the hidden forces that shape workplace success. From everyday interactions to organizational systems, Dr. Baran uncovers and shares how culture drives engagement, retention, innovation, performance, and well-being.
Each episode delivers practical strategies, compelling stories, and fresh insights to help you create a healthier, more inclusive, and higher-performing workplace. Whether you’re an executive, manager, or team member, you’ll gain the tools to transform your culture and unlock the full potential of your people.
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Episodes
“I never leave the pizza boxes:” Ally Actions with Karen Catlin
Katica Roy: AI Could Eradicate Bias at Work in 10 Years
The Pro Tips about Pronouns: Understanding and Improving They/Them Use
What is Lurking in Our Minds? Unconscious Biases and What to Do about Them
Silence is Deadly: Giving and receiving feedback around challenging topics
Toxic co-workers? A new way to think about nice people causing exclusion
Can We Talk About Charlie Kirk at Work?
The LIE About DEI: The Real Work that Drives Results – Part 3
Is DEI Dead? Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Still Matter – Part 2
The Truth About DEI: Myths, Meanings & Missteps - Part 1
Culture Isn’t What You Think: Foundations for Thriving Workplaces