Workplace culture gets talked about constantly, but rarely defined — and even more rarely prioritized when a company is scaling fast. In this episode I sit down with Amber Fields, Partner and Chief Culture Officer at trueU, to get specific about what workplace culture actually is, why it matters more than most leaders realize, and what happens when you get it wrong.We cover how to actually define culture (beyond swag bags and events), why it can't get deprioritized during growth, the ripple effect that turnover sets off, and who really owns culture inside an organization — the answer isn't HR.If you're a founder, CEO, or people leader trying to hold your culture together while you grow, this conversation will give you a clearer way to think about it.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:15 What Is Culture and Why Does It Matter?
00:03:50 Culture Is How You Treat People
00:05:13 Why Culture Must Be a Priority During Growth
00:07:21 The Cost of Getting Culture Wrong
00:08:46 Culture Is Everyone's Job, Not Just HR's
00:11:41 The True You Community Origin Story
00:14:28 The Defenders Culture Legacy
00:16:57 Amber's Journey: From Lost to Aligned
00:20:18 The Moment Everything Changed
00:25:05 Selling Culture: What Makes Leaders Say Yes
00:28:02 Ask for Help and Embrace Vulnerability