O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design Podcast

Bravery in the face of failure | with Kat Cole

This episode, we talk with Kat Cole about failure, bravery, leadership, and what the workplace of the future might look like, and Andrew tries his hand at hot takes.

The power of trust | with Malcolm Gladwell

For the first episode of season 2, we talk with Malcolm Gladwell about why the human tendency towards trust might just be the lynchpin of modern society, and Andrew wonders what it must be like to meet himself as a stranger.

Season 2 trailer

The Work Place is back and bigger than ever, with new episodes dropping January 6. Get a sneak peek at all the experts, authors, and HR leaders we’ll be talking with season 2, plus some exciting news about a new episode format that will help us break down the big ideas behind workplace culture and learn how to wield them.

Mini-ep: What IS workplace culture?

This episode, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re between seasons, so today there’s no expert, no interview, just you, me, and workplace culture. Which is good, because there’s something I’ve been meaning to talk to you about.

We’ve spent the better part of a year discussing workplace culture from all kinds of angles: leadership with a Navy fighter pilot, purpose with an HR guru, mentorship with, well, with Tim Gunn. But we’ve never taken a step back and asked the obvious question: what IS workplace culture?

Mental wellbeing & performance | with Jamie Anderson

This episode, we’ll be talking with professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic champion Jamie Anderson about how to manage stress and keep your mental wellbeing strong when you’re competing for Olympic gold. Jamie gets real about finding peace in the eye of the success hurricane, and Andrew reveals the hidden treasure stashed away at O.C. Tanner’s headquarters.

Wellbeing’s impact on workplace culture | with Rajiv Kumar

This episode, we talk with Rajiv Kumar about how to turn employee wellbeing from just another company benefit into a way of life. Rajiv shares the secrets of creating a thriving culture of wellbeing, and Andrew discovers his environmentalist side.

Guest: Rajiv Kumar

Host: Andrew Scarcella

How habits shape us | with Charles Duhigg

This episode, we talk with Charles Duhigg about how our everyday habits shape us, and how we can use them to improve and excel in and out of the workplace. Charles shares the somewhat surprising science behind habits, and Andrew contemplates government conspiracy theories.

Guest: Charles Duhigg 

Host: Andrew Scarcella 

 

A mentorship masterclass | with Tim Gunn

This episode, we talk with Tim Gunn about mentorship, leading with authenticity, fashion, and fencing. Fencing? Okay. Tim shares the secrets of cultivating winning teams (Hint: it’s not coddling them), and Andrew dreams a dream of a Tim Gunn / Tarantino mashup.

Host: Andrew Scarcella 

Guest: Tim Gunn 

Creating world-class workplace cultures | with Prabir Jha

This episode, we talk with Prabir Jha about the impact a well-defined purpose has on alignment, employee pride, and teamwork. Prabir shares wisdom from his decades spent as a Fortune 500 CHRO, and Andrew goes on a spiritual journey to the land of HR.

Host: Andrew Scarcella 

Guest: Prabir Jha 

Leadership, pressure, and performance | with Carey Lohrenze

This episode, we talk with Carey Lohrenze about the lessons she’s learned as a leader in one of the highest pressure work environments imaginable—inside the cockpit of a Navy fighter jet. Carey shares how lead as the only woman in the room, and Andrew overshares his ideas for the next big Hollywood blockbuster.

Guest: Carey Lorhenze 

Host: Andrew Scarcella