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Colin on Culture

On this podcast I"ll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I"ll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.

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00:07:37

Culture Speak: Part Seven - Putting it all together

Colin on Culture ·

2025/11/01

In the final episode of Culture Speak: The art of talking about work, I summarise the six previous episodes and talk about what it takes to not only put the learning together but also how to positively evolve the culture. I emphasise the need for continuous feedback and engagement, advocate for pulse surveys over traditional yearly assessments and highlight the significance of redefining culture collaboratively and ensuring that all employees feel a sense of ownership in the cultural journey

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00:10:35

Culture Speak: Part Six - Vibrant Culture

Colin on Culture ·

2025/10/18

In episode 6 of Culture Speak: The art of talking about work I discuss the characteristics of a vibrant culture, where engagement is high, people are consistently able to bring their best selves to work and results are achieved. This is the kind of culture that everyone wants to work in!Key takeaways:Vibrant cultures are built on emotional intelligence and engagement.Management capability is crucial for fostering a vibrant culture.Culture must be actively maintained, not just defined.Leadership

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00:10:14

Culture Speak: Part Five - Toxic Culture

Colin on Culture ·

2025/10/04

If you only listen to one episode of this seven-part series of Culture Speak, make it this one. In episode 5 I discuss the characteristics of a toxic culture, where - if swift action isn’t taken - lives, results and reputations can be ruined. I discuss the three levels of toxicity (0-2), how to spot it and how to deal with it so that you don’t ever get to level two.Key takeaways:Toxic cultures are easily avoidable.Engagement is a two-way street between the organization and employees.Combatant

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00:09:13

Culture Speak: Part Four

Colin on Culture ·

2025/09/13

In this fourth episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a combatant culture, where engagement is high, but emotional intelligence is low, and every day is filled with anxiety, stress and busy-work.Key takeaways:Engagement is a two-way street between the organization and the employee.Combatant culture can be beneficial in small doses but harmful if prolonged.High engagement with low emotional intelligence can lead to toxic behaviors.Brilliant jerks can undermine team dynamics despite

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00:07:53

Culture Speak: Part Three

Colin on Culture ·

2025/08/30

In this third episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a pleasant culture, where emotional intelligence is high, but everything is just, well, a bit ‘nice’.Key takeaways:Emotional intelligence and engagement are key workplace factors.Pleasant cultures can lead to stagnation despite empathy.Respect is crucial in team dynamics, even without friendship.Gossip and backbiting can arise in pleasant cultures.Pleasant cultures often lack the challenge needed for growth.Blind optimism can

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00:08:04

Culture Speak - Part two

Colin on Culture ·

2025/08/16

In this second episode of Culture Speak I discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and engagement in work culture and highlight the detrimental effects of stagnant cultures, where individuals prioritise personal interests over teamworkKey takeaways:Emotional intelligence and engagement are crucial for a positive work culture.Stagnant cultures are characterised by individuals prioritising personal interests.Low engagement leads to high attrition rates and poor performance.Feedback and

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00:14:33

Culture Speak: Part one

Colin on Culture ·

2025/08/14

In this first episode of Culture Speak, I introduce the concept of organisational culture, emphasising its importance and talking through the elements that shape a work environment.I discuss the necessity of committed leadership, capable management, and a common language to foster a vibrant culture.The episode also highlights the significance of emotional intelligence and engagement in creating a positive workplace culture, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent

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00:18:18

How to build an AI-ready culture

Colin on Culture ·

2025/07/19

The jostling between consulting and training organisations for AI transformation programmes has begun. However, rather than the 'technology agility' approaches that they're selling to implement AI, what's required is a change in culture, or 'emotional agility.'On this episode of the Colin on Culture podcast I provide 5 behaviours that employees need to adopt in order to build an AI-ready culture.

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00:09:03

5 signs your values may be worthless

Colin on Culture ·

2025/07/05

There's a lot of performance with regards to culture and values are one of the worst culprits with 75% of employees in one survey saying that the correlation between the organisation stating them versus the daily practice of them is zero!On this episode of the Colin on Culture podcast I provide 5 signs that your values may be worthless.

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00:16:47

The 3 factors that shape workplace culture

Colin on Culture ·

2025/06/21

How we work - our culture - is perpetual. It changes all of the time and is shaped by 3 distinct factors. Once leaders and employees understand these fators they are better able to respond and build a programme of events that ensure that the culture continually evolves to be relevant to the way people want to live and work today.If you are interested in the printed resource that I talk about in this podcast you can get this from www.colindellis.com/resources

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00:18:51

How to bust your bureaucracy!

Colin on Culture ·

2025/06/07

According to research, over $3tn is wasted every year on excess bureaucracy ranging from simple process flaws to overly risk averse people and control freaks! In this video I not only talk about the issues that bureaucracy creates, but also provide a model to better understand how it arises and three actions you can take to stop it.Link to research: https://www.garyhamel.com/sites/default/files/uploads/three-trillion-dollars.pdfSign up to my daily blog: www.colindellis.com/boom

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00:13:26

Meetings are killing your culture

Colin on Culture ·

2025/05/24

In this episode of the Colin on Culture podcast I talk about the growing problem of meetings and provide strategies on the things that you can do to ensure that they don't kill your culture.

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00:15:25

The 'Grey Zone' of Workplace Behaviour

Colin on Culture ·

2025/05/11

The recent BBC culture review highlighted a number of issues, not least, what behaviour is considered to be acceptable and what's not. In this episode I discuss the findings and also talk about how your organisation can avoid these 'grey' behaviours.Read the BBC report at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/documents/bbc-workplace-culture-report.pdf

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00:09:52

The Middle Management Crisis

Colin on Culture ·

2025/04/13

Middle managers are the difference between success and failure and yet not only do they recognise that they don't have the skills to succeed, organisations recognise that they underinvest in them too!On this episode of the Colin on Culture podcast I provide insights and statistics on how to tackle the middle management crisis.

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00:13:29

The things vibrant cultures do (that you can copy)

Colin on Culture ·

2025/03/30

Let's explore the key characteristics of vibrant workplace cultures and take inspiration for culture change. I look at the importance of building human relationships, effective collaboration, celebrating successes, learning from failures, establishing meaningful values, promoting equity, and maintaining work-life balance. By adopting these practices, you too can foster a positive and productive work environment.

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00:15:53

Subcultures - The catalyst for change

Colin on Culture ·

2025/03/16

Subcultures play an important role in shaping organisational culture. Managers have the agency to create their own team cultures without needing permission, but they don't always have the skills to foster a sense of belonging among employees. In this episode I explore how subcultures can drive culture change and enhance overall performance and the crucial skills development for managers that will make it possible. Subscribe to Colin on Culture here for weekday emails full of insights and

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00:18:11

Toxic culture and UFOs

Colin on Culture ·

2025/03/02

In this episode I'm exploring the parallels between toxic workplace cultures and the phenomenon of UFOs, emphasising how leadership often denies or gaslights concerns about toxic behaviours. Let's look at the importance of acknowledging issues, the toxic culture ladder, and the necessity of creating a safe environment for employees to report concerns. I also look at the need for effective crisis management and communication strategies to address and mitigate toxic cultures. Subscribe to Colin on

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00:14:36

5 Steps to Behaviour Change

Colin on Culture ·

2025/02/16

Leadership behaviour significantly influences and shapes workplace culture.In this episode I outline a five-step framework for effective behaviour change that emphasises the importance of recognition, setting expectations, accountability, coaching, and providing help to facilitate sustainable change. Behaviour change is not only possible but essential for creating a vibrant organisational culture. And yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. Subscribe to Colin on Culture for a weekday mixed media

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00:16:04

Investing vs. Invested

Colin on Culture ·

2025/02/02

Welcome to the first episode of the Colin on Culture podcast - a revamp of Culture & Coffee for 2025! In this episode I explore the critical distinction between merely investing in organisational culture and being genuinely invested in it. I share some insights from my own experiences which have reinforced for me that true investment in culture involves active participation, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 📧 Subscribe to Colin on Culture - a weekday newsletter

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00:23:52

Why happiness at work breeds success

Colin on Culture ·

2024/12/14

What does it mean to be happy at work and why does it matter?In this episode I discuss the importance of employee happiness, distinguishing it from mere engagement, and explore where happiness is derived from: well-being, a growth mindset, and achievement. I share insights on how organizations can foster a culture that values happiness, leading to increased productivity and reduced turnover. Let's also look at the role of leadership in creating an environment where employees feel motivated and

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