Culture Conversations

Culture Conversations

Hosted by: Craig Forman

Culture Conversations with Craig Forman: Real Discussions with The People Leading the Way to Make Work 'Work' for Everyone

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What Global Culture Can Teach Us About How We Work: Insights from 151 Cultures with Dr. Hilary Curry

What Global Culture Can Teach Us About How We Work: Insights from 151 Cultures with Dr. Hilary Curry In this episode of Culture Conversations, Craig Forman welcomes Dr. Hilary Curry—an organizational development...
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Thriving vs. Surviving: A Leadership Lens for Building Teams That Last

In today’s fast-moving, post-pandemic world of work, the difference between thriving and surviving isn’t just a mindset — it’s a leadership lens that shapes how people show up, make decisions, and work together. When...
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Culture Is What Happens When It’s Hard: A Conversation with David Hanrahan

Join Craig Forman in conversation with David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at SolarWinds and former people leader at Twitter, Eventbrite, Zendesk, and Niantic. Together, they unpack how culture truly shows up in...
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The Leadership Listening Playbook with Penny Farinha

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, Craig Forman talks with Penny Farinha — a people and culture leader who helped scale Ecobee from 60 employees to more than 600 while keeping the company’s...
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Gearing Up for Transform 2025: A Preview of the Voices & Themes Shaping This Year’s Event

Episode Description: Transform 2025 is almost here! As thousands of HR leaders, executives, and workplace innovators prepare to gather in Las Vegas, this episode of Culture Conversations gives you an exclusive...
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Measure What You Treasure – Data, Culture, and the Future of HR with Tushar Pandit

Episode Summary In this episode of Culture Conversations, I sit down with Tushar Pandit, an HR leader with deep expertise in data-driven decision-making and culture transformation. We dive into why organizations must...
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The Power of Listening at Scale: Building Cultures of Trust and Action with Gianna Driver

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, host Craig Forman sits down with Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer and expert in building human-centered workplace cultures. Gianna brings a unique...
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Cut Through the Noise: Stanford Economist Nick Bloom’s Data-Backed Insights on RTO, Hybrid Work, and What Leaders Need to Know

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, host Craig Forman sits down with Nick Bloom, a renowned Stanford economist and leading expert on remote work and workplace trends. With over two decades of...
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Reimagining Organizational Structures and Team Cohesion with Dr. Bobbi Wegner

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, Craig Forman sits down with Dr. Bobbi Wegner, the CEO of Groops, an innovative platform designed to build deeper connections within teams. Bobbi is also a...
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Unleashing the Power of Play to Combat Burnout with Gary Ware

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, Craig Forman sits down with Gary Ware, a dynamic consultant and workshop facilitator who uses purposeful play to help organizations combat burnout and build...
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Embracing Human Connection in a Tech-Driven World with Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky

Episode Summary: In this episode of Culture Conversations, Craig Forman sits down with Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky, a renowned author and speaker on workplace culture and human connection. They delve into the challenges...
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Transforming Organizational Culture Through Storytelling with Jerome Deroy

Episode Description: In this episode of Culture Conversations, I sit down with Jerome Deroy, the CEO of Narativ, Inc., to explore the transformative power of storytelling in organizational culture. Jerome shares his...
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