Cool Culture Corner

Episode 200 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, celebrates the 200th episode of Cool Culture Corner and announces his newest podcast coming soon, First and True. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net.

Episode 199 of Cool Culture Corner Founder and CEO of Light Internal, Marnie Vincolisi, joins us to provide guidance on how executives and entrepreneurs can find calm in a chaotic world. Among other tips, she guides us through a simple exercise to reorganize our to-do lists through meditation. Learn more about Marnie at https://lightinternal.com/, YouTube, and Amazon. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net.

Episode 198 of Cool Culture Corner Inclusivity and diversity can be valuable in all organizations but not if they create a different kind of marginalization. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net.

Episode 197 of Cool Culture Corner Has the recent troubles at Southwest Airlines turned their culture into Southworst? Probably not but there is a difference in the customer experience. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 196 of Cool Culture Corner Disney recently announced that employees are required to work at least four days a week in the office understanding that collaboration and creativity is best when people are there in person. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 195 of Cool Culture Corner Organizations are embracing non-traditional teams comprised of executives and outside freelancers. They can be very effective but there are three aspects to keep in mind when building the team culture within this dynamic. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 194 of Branding the Experience What happened on Monday Night Football to Damar Hamlin was a tragedy on 1/2/23. Our prayers go out to him and his family. How the NFL handled the situation provides us with a learning opportunity for our own team building efforts. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 193 of Cool Culture Corner What can we learn from high-profile cases of alleged toxic cultures such as those in major sports teams like the Washington Commanders and the Phoenix Suns? A lot including the need to not rush to judgement based upon the court of public opinion. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 192 of Cool Culture Corner What can you learn about culture building from your plumber? Ken Bator shares a recent experience that will give your team some insight. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 191 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator returns for season 10 and gives an excellent example of a positive culture from his recent stay at the Hotel Monaco in Chicago. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 190 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes in the most chaotic times it is best for your business and your culture to focus on just today instead of intermediate or long-term planning. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 189 of Cool Culture Corner Empathy fatigue isn't just for first responders anymore. It's affecting many of us in the workplace. Host, Ken Bator, discusses the topic in reference to an article from 2020: https://www.mindful.org/empathy-fatigue-is-all-too-real/ Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 188 of Cool Culture Corner A discussion on an issue hurting many cultures in 2022, the big split, as detailed in a recent article published by Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2022/04/when-crisis-management-becomes-conflict-management Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 187 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator shares a snippet from a recent conversation with Work-Life Balance Expert, Dr. Donnie Hutchinson, on asking two crucial questions in order to make positive change in your life or culture. Learn more about Dr. Donnie Hutchinson at www.donniehutchinson.com Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 186 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes your ego as a leader can be an asset. Other times maybe not so much. Having the self-awareness to know when your ego is getting in the way and choosing to put it aside is a gift. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 185 of Cool Culture Corner In this world of negativity and divisiveness how do you inject humor into the workplace? Asking for a friend. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 184 of Cool Culture Corner Cultures sometimes seem more civil at a local business. Employees seem happier. Customers receive better service. Is this something we can adopt in a big business? Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 183 of Cool Culture Corner Ken takes some advice from his childhood and applies it to culture building today as people are leaving home and going back to a workplace environment. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 182 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes it's not about conflict resolution. It's about conflict avoidance. After all, not every difference of opinion is worthy of a conflict. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 181 of Cool Culture Corner Cool Culture Corner returns for Season 9! Host, Ken Bator, gives a preview and reminds business owners and managers that in these difficult times one of the best solutions is communication. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 180 of Cool Culture Corner With this season ending and Cool Culture Corner going on hiatus until 2nd Quarter of 2022, we review some of the culture-building classes available to help your business to better involve your team for better productivity, better profits, and growth! Learn more about BTC's culture classes at https://amphy.com/signup/60a5b13a-bbe1-4991-8b5f-a6f8fecee4d3 Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 179 of Cool Culture Corner What tools do you and your business use to involve everyone on your team and stay productive? Does leveraging technology to be productive detract from the human experience? Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 178 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes team members don't throw speed bumps into projects simply to be a pain and to cause chaos. Many times there is a logical reason to take a pause and a closer look that can make what would just be good truly great. Does your culture allow for that logical pause? If the answer is “no” then attend one of BTC's classes on Amphy such as The Foundation for Your Brand, Culture, and Strategy. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 177 of Cool Culture Corner There's a lot of angst out there and it's effecting company cultures all over. A simple smile used to work in connecting with people in the workplace and diffusing negative customer situations. But will that work today with everyone wearing masks? Could you use some help in making better connections within your unique business? Then attend one of BTC's classes such as The Foundation for Your Brand​,​ Culture​,​ & Strategy. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 176 of Cool Culture Corner It's been suggested before by more than one business person that entrepreneurship can solve most if not all of the world's problems. If that's case, could that mindset solve the customer service issues we are seeing today at many retail locations? You bet it can! Could you use some help in developing the entrepreneurial spirit within your unique business? Then attend one of BTC's classes such as The Foundation for Your Brand​,​ Culture​,​ & Strategy. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 175 of Cool Culture Corner In response to a recent question, we detail some of the best books that are tremendous resources in building a strong culture in your business. Could you use a little more help in building a tremendous culture? Then attend one of BTC's classes such as The Foundation for Your Brand​,​ Culture​,​ & Strategy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 174 of Cool Culture Corner A pontification on team building based upon current events with Jon Gruden, the Washington Football Team, and the NFL. What can we learn from this situation that will help our business? Could your business use some assistance in team building? Then take one of BTC's classes on Amphy such as The Foundation for Your Brand Culture and Strategy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 173 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, kicks off Season Eight with an example of a blown business deal that reminds us how we need to cater to the personalities of others. Simply put, you need to employ different strokes for different folks. Could your business use some assistance in relationship building both internally and externally? The take one of BTC's classes on Amphy such as Service Standards: The Key to Branding the Experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 172 of Cool Culture Corner Fellow author of From No Worth to Self-Worth, Candice Bakx-Friesen, discusses her chapter in the book. She shares insight into specific experts such as "Remember Why You Started" and "Defeat Fear Through Action." Learn more about Candice at https://www.candicebakxfriesen.com/ Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 171 of Cool Culture Corner A commentary on the recent cancellation of hundreds of flights by American Airlines and what we can learn from that fiasco about not only culture building but also its alignment with branding and strategy. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 170 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, shares a childhood story that became relevant in regards to culture building during a recent collaborative effort. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 169 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, talks about recent developments with the CU Business News Podcast and CUNA's "Open Your Eyes" campaign. As business owners and executives we should "Open Our Eyes" to our employees and our specific niche. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 168 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, shares details from his new book collaboration, From No Worth To Self-Worth, written alongside eleven fellow authors. It is a collection of experts sharing from the heart and is dedicated to those who have ever been made to feel less than, to feel inadequate, been bullied, or held back. Everyone has something amazing to offer. It is important to remember that and the struggles people may be having internally as we are building a Cool Culture Corner within our unique business. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 167 of Cool Culture Corner James Robilotta, Professional Speaker and Improv Comedian, joins us to talk about team building. We discuss how important it is to allow your employees to be vulnerable as we get back to working in person. Learn more about James at www.jamestrobo.com. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 166 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, pontificates if unions are necessary in this day and age quoting a popular statement by the late Dr. Stephen Covey, "When trust is high rules are unnecessary. When trust is low rules are unenforceable." Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 165 of Cool Culture Corner Founder and Principal Consultant at Strategic Insights, Helene Cahen, joins us to provide details on “Design Thinking.” She shares how this mindset allows the entire team to be involved and allows for failure early in the process if needed. This allows for more success and less time and money spent on projects that just won’t work. Learn more about Helene at www.strategicinsights.biz Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 164 of Cool Culture Corner The host of the Brave Women at Work podcast, Jennifer Pestikas, joins us to discuss how professionals can best lead their teams as we see an end to the pandemic. She also shares some wonderful insights for working mothers on how to juggle multiple priorities and take care of themselves. Learn more about Jennifer at https://www.howwinningisdone.com/ Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 163 of Cool Culture Corner Small-Business Scaling Strategist, Leslie Hassler, joins us to discuss how to empower or re-empower your team as we begin to crawl out of the pandemic. She shares multiple tips that you can implement in your business immediately that will help you get back on the path of growth with all employees moving in the same direction. Learn more about Leslie at yourbizrules.com and take the free quiz at yourbizrules.com/scaling-rich-quiz. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 162 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator shares a recent vacation experience at a resort where their tagline should be "Sorry for the inconvenience." Learn from their mistakes so they aren't made in your service-based business. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 161 of Cool Culture Corner Pattie Grimm – author, speaker, and coach with more than 25 years of experience as a senior woman leader with Global Fortune 50 companies – joins us to discuss how female executives can be bold and not bossy within their corporate cultures. She shares timeless tips that can be applied today and beyond. Learn more about Pattie, and take advantage of her special offer, at womenkickingglass.com/book Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 160 of Cool Culture Corner With the New Media Summit coming up, Ken shares three tips to be a quality podcast guest: 1) Have a media one sheet 2) Be early for your interview 3) Share the heck out of your podcast episode Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 159 of Cool Culture Corner Hospitality Consultant, Christie Lawler, joins us to discuss culture building during the furloughs, layoffs, and constant uncertainty of a pandemic. Leadership is always critical but it is the key ingredient to survival today. Learn more about Christie at cjlconsults.com Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 158 of Cool Culture Corner Author of The Creative Culture, Justin Dauer, explains why actions speak much louder than words when building team morale. Allowing everyone to have a seat at the table is critical in this chaotic world in order to continue moving your business forward. Learn more about Justin and his book at www.the-culturebook.com. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 157 of Cool Culture Corner Randall Sean Garcia - speaker, author, and futurist - discusses the power of wisdom in your culture in the midst of the chaos of 2020. He also teaches us how to lead during these unprecedented times. Learn more about Randall at http://www.randallsgarcia.com/ Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 156 of Cool Culture Corner Award-Winning Motivational Keynote Speaker and Author, Daniel Gomez, explains Why You Were Born to Fly and how helping others to fly creates a winning culture. Learn more about Daniel Gomez at DanielGomezInspires.com. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 155 of Cool Culture Corner Shane Fielder, The Innovative Samurai, joins us to explain that when you try to balance your life you force yourself to choose winners and losers within your priorities. Conversely, Work/Life Harmony allows you to find greater peace and purpose without hustling or grinding. Learn more about Shane at samuraiinnovation.com and take advantage of the free gift he mentions at nofailplans.com. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 154 of Cool Culture Corner Jani Roberts and Sabrina Ursaner, Co-Founders of Alignment Essentials, share tools for living in the now, appreciating the contrast in life, and finding more joy in everything you do even in a pandemic! Learn more about Jani and Sabrina at alignmentessentials.com and use code KBCULTURE to take advantage of the VIP access they mention during the show. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 153 of Cool Culture Corner Vicky Brown, CEO of Idomeneo Enterprises, joins us to teach how to use the interview to get the information you need for a new hire. She also tells us about the worthless questions you need to stop asking like "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Learn more about Vicky at https://idomeneoinc.com/ and take advantage of her free gift by going to leadersjourney.tv/questions. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a strategy session, as encouraged in the show, at https://btcinc.net/contact-us/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 152 of Cool Culture Corner Anne Shoshana Deakter, Concierge Life Coach and Author, joins us with advice on how to reclaim hope, purpose, and fulfillment in a world gone crazy! Learn more about Anne at www.anneshoshanadeakter.com and grab the first three chapters of her new book for free by emailing her directly at goodtobetter2020@gmail.com. Schedule a 15-Minute Complimentary Strategy Session with Ken Bator by going to www.btcinc.net/contact-us/ Type "Strategy Session" in the comments section. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 151 of Cool Culture Corner Tracy Paye, Professional Organizer and Productivity Coach, teaches us how to restore order and balance in the home and workplace at a time when we all really need it. She also discusses ADHD coaching as an entrepreneur who has been successfully managing the issue for several years. Learn more about Tracy at missorganized.com or www.facebook.com/professionalorganizersandiego/ Schedule a 15-Minute Complimentary Strategy Session with Ken Bator by going to www.btcinc.net/contact-us/ Type "Strategy Session" in the comments section. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support

Episode 150 of Cool Culture Corner Host of the Vet Pivot Podcast and former US Air Force Master Military Training Instructor, Matt Kuchera, joins us to break down the critical topics facing veterans and transitioning service members today. Learn more about Matt and the podcast at vetpivot.com. Schedule a 15-Minute Complimentary Strategy Session with Ken Bator by going to www.btcinc.net/contact-us/ Type "Strategy Session" in the comments section. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/support