In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Will Scott to discuss the origins and inspiration for his new book The Culture Fix. Join them as they go over what Will means by bringing Core Values to “life”, how his upbringing influenced his career choices, and how the implementation of well-crafted Core Values can affect current employees.

Today’s topic will make us realize why a valued culture is more impacting in the lives of the employees in relation to how they live up to the company's culture. Companies as an entity can survive with having core values alone but why is it that valued culture must play an important role in shaking the companies to their roots?   Our guest in today’s show will bring us this enlightenment as she defines corporate culture in a whole new level. Let us all welcome Kitsa Antonopoulos, the...

Dan Heurtz is CEO of HiRise Hospitality, a hospitality company which brings hotels to smaller, developing towns in the Midwest. A true, lifelong entrepreneur, Dan has been self-employed since he was 18.   Dan is also a certified EOS Implementer with around 20 clients. Dan helps his clients achieve the vision they seek for their company through a proven roadmap to success.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [03:42] What does Culture mean to Dan? [13:51] Speak your Truth and other...

Tony Mirchandani is CEO of RTM Associates, an engineering consulting firm with licenses in all 50 states. Tony has 15 years of experience in management while working in the field of engineering consulting. He has been honored for his work on multiple occasions, including making the cover of Inc. magazine and was listed as one of the Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals in Lexington.   RTM Associates is a company which relies on a strong set of core values which works in conjunction...

Bejan Douraghy is the founder and CEO of Artisan Talent, a staffing agency which Bejan started in the Chicago area in 1988 when he was 25. The company tripled in size in just three years, and was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fasted growing magazines in America at the time. Artisan Talent went on to be recognized by a myriad of awards and publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur. In 2018 Artisan Talent made the lists of Best Talent Satisfaction and Best Client...

Dee Robinson is the founder, CEO, and President of Robinson Hill, a concession management company based in Chicago. Dee Robinson is a leader in the Chicago business community, and has been honored with the 2017 Business Leader of Color award. Robinson Hill is a culture development company which aims to elevate the top brands in the dining and retail environments with a focus on a superior customer experience at the point of sale. Robinson Hill is named in honor of Dee’s mother, Helen Hill,...

  Linda Maclachlan is the CEO of Entara, a successful IT support firm. Entara was originally named YJT Solutions, and operated for 17 years under that name. Expanded services for the company led to a rebranding with an attention on the future of the IT industry. Linda also serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. Previously Linda had served as owner and CEO of Bracken Resources, LLC.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [07:30] The 4 Core Values of...

Sonny Balani is the CEO of Balani Custom Clothing, a family clothing business which he inherited from his father. Sonny originally went to school for Finance at Michigan State University before growing into the family business working with his father. Sonny also is a member of the Board of Directors for Accelerated Growth Advisors, which provides consulting services for entrepreneurial companies looking to develop and sustain growth.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [01:33]...

David Nance is the CEO and President of SABRE, a world-class personal safety company specializing in providing top-quality pepper spray products to law enforcement organizations and civilians around the world. Since becoming the CEO in 1997, David has developed multiple safety programs such as the Law Enforcement Training Department, the Civilian Safety Awareness Program, and the College Safety Program to help citizens and officials better understand personal safety and the operation of...

Todd Smart is the CEO and founder of Chicago Traction Center, a company which helps entrepreneurs and their company leadership conceive and develop core values which encourage healthy culture within the organization. Todd is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first business in 1991, when he was only 23 years old. He has started many other businesses since then including EO Accelerator, an entrepreneur training company.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [2:50] What corporate...

Rob Lindemann is the CEO and owner of Lindemann Chimney. Rob is also a current board member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and even has a patent for a chimney inspection device. Lindemann Chimney is a family chimney sweeping business which Rob inherited the company from his father. The company operates in the Chicagoland area, and is the largest chimney sweeping business in the country.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [0:44] Introduction to Rob Lindeman [4:26] How...

Julie Mitchell is the CEO and founder of Torq Ride, which began operations in 2016. She is also the founder of Parcel Design, located in Toronto, Ontario. Parcel Design is a brand design firm which helps companies find an identity and brand for which they can grow around. Torq Ride is an indoor cycling studio with a focus on culture and rapport. The relationship with the customer is built with the same dynamic as Julie looks for in her staff.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   ...

If you got the culture right, everything else will follow. That line captures the core of today’s episode. It is my honor to have Rachel Nielsen as a guest, the founder, and CEO of Result Drivers. The company designed to train leaders how to be result oriented. Rachel Nielsen will remind us of one of Newton’s laws: Cause and Effect.

Creating a culture where people feel safe and free to be vulnerable is by far one of the most challenging tasks any leader of a company can perform. Given that, it can also be very fulfilling. Truly that it is a leader’s responsibility to create a home for its employees where they can be themselves, free to make mistakes, start all over and do better. All these can take into place when there is a solid culture anyone can turn to for guidance and direction. Not everyone is perfect, I think...

What happens when a company’s culture is set on default and not really carefully and thoughtfully chosen nor aligned with the profile of the company? That’s a question we will come to unwrap the answer today. Having been a firm believer that leaders should not be leading the company and focus on leading the culture, we will come to realize the cost of not having a culture we can all go back to every time a certain company faces struggles and is threatened to go down the brink. Brian Waspi,...

Today’s topic will make us realize why a valued culture is more impacting in the lives of the employees in relation to how they live up to the company's culture. Companies as an entity can survive with having core values alone but why is it that valued culture must play an important role in shaking the companies to their roots? Our guest in today’s show will bring us this enlightenment as she defines corporate culture on a whole new level. Let us all welcome Kitsa Antonopoulos, the...

When you think about starting out a company and dream to grow it on a larger scale, you always root for the kind of culture the company is going to be built in. In an essence, culture defines the character and foundation of the company in itself. It is therefore critical to note what kind of culture a CEO has to engage his employees with and what kind of employees will thrive on that kind of culture. I say this is critical because if the two won’t complement each other, there is no definite...