Radical roots, scalable future: balancing purpose and performance at Patagonia
Most companies talk about purpose. Patagonia builds the systems to back it up. Even when that means holding many contradictions. In this epi...
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Data science, empathy, and the art of humanizing finance at Nasdaq
What happens when a philosopher walks into Wall Street? Richard Taylor, SVP of People Experience at Nasdaq, left a near-complete PhD in Budd...
How NZ Rugby is intentional about high performance, on and off the field
What does it take to lead the people strategy for one of the most iconic and scrutinized sporting brands in the world? Toni Grimshaw, Chief...
Design for belonging: How Canva scales culture through 'crazy big goals' and connection
How does a global phenomenon like Canva scale a "family feeling" across 5,500 people in eight countries while maintaining its soul? Jennie R...
A bold disruptor with a kind heart: Lessons from e.l.f. Beauty on values-led performance at scale
97%. That's the percentage of e.l.f. Beauty employees who say they feel passionate about the people they work with. For most leaders, that n...
Bob Sutton on building a workplace with healthy friction and no assholes
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, host Damon Klotz speaks with Bob Sutton, an organizational psychologist, Stanford management p...
Fresia Jackson & Justin Angsuwat on the trends impacting the world of work in 2025
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, host Damon Klotz, along with co-hosts Fresia Jackson, Director of People Science at Culture Am...
Esther Perel on the power of relationally intelligent leaders
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, our host Damon Klotz invited Didier Elzinga, the CEO of Culture Amp, to step into the intervie...
Dr. Marcus Collins on why culture is a cheat code for success
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Dr. Marcus Collins, professor and best-selling author of For the Cultur...
NBA Champion Shane Battier on why data and culture are the secret to success
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Shane Battier. Shane is a two-time NBA champion and former player for t...
Amy Gallo's Guide to working with difficult people
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Amy Gallo, an esteemed author and workplace expert. Damon and Amy have...
Patagonia's Vincent Stanley on creating a purpose-driven work culture
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy. They discuss Patag...
Isabel Berwick on professional growth in uncertain times
In what ways are today’s workplace expectations shifting, and what does it mean for the future of professional growth? In this episode of th...
Seth Godin on building a culture of impact
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Seth Godin, renowned author, marketer, and entrepreneur. They delve int...
How people science and people analytics are changing how we work with Amy Lavoie
In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Amy Lavoie, VP of People Science at Culture Amp, about the role of peop...
The Surprising Long Term Impact of Layoffs on Company Performance & Employee Experience.
This is the second part of a two-part series on layoffs and their impact on the employee experience. The episode focuses on the long-term im...
The Immediate Impact of Layoffs on Employee Experience & Company Performance.
This is the first part of a two-part series on layoffs and their impact on the employee experience. The episode focuses on the immediate imp...
Modern Managers as Performance Coaches: Secrets from Nascar, Detroit Lions, and Ben Crowe live from SXSW 2024
In this episode of the Culture First Podcast, we take you on the road with us to give you a front-row seat to an incredible conversation tha...
Airbnb's Hospitality Expert: The conditions required to do the best work of your life with Chip Conley
In this episode, Damon Klotz and Chip Conley explore what it means to be a modern elder, ponder the notion of our identity being wrapped up...
Your invite to hear from Esther Perel, Megan Rapinoe & Ben Crowe at Culture First Global 2024
Join Damon at Culture First Virtual 2024 to hear from Esther Perel, Megan Rapinoe and Ben Crowe. Register here to get your free ticket & a t...