The Culture Design Show

Empowering Leaders Through the Culture Journey with Tony Martignetti

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:36:18 -0000

In this episode, Tony Martignetti shares how that decision led him to his coaching career. He mentions, “If you slow down, you know, really understand yourself fully, and bring your authentic person, the person you are as a leader to the table, you find a difference, it shows up.”

To learn more about Tony Martignetti, please visit Tony Martignetti’s Linktree.

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Leading Great Culture Through A Great Crisis with Craig Forman

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:28:54 -0000

In this episode, Craig Forman shares how to create a community within an organization to drive culture forward. Craig Forman believes that the more connected to and inspired by our work and workplace we can be better humans that create successful organizations.

To learn more about Craig Forman, please visit Craig Forman’s LinkedIn.

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Making Culture Conscious, Tangible and Visible with Brett Putter

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:48:40 -0000

In this episode, Brett Putter shares his passion for defining, embedding, and managing company culture. Brett Putter believes that culture is relatively simple to embed. He breaks down six ways to embed culture and drive a company forward.

To learn more about Brett Puter, please visit Brett Putter.

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Transforming Dysfunctional Creators into Cross-Functional Designers with Peter Markatos

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:08:09 -0000

In this episode, Markatos discusses the significance of cross-functional teams and the value it brings to an organization. Markatos focuses on the holistic approach when building a team of designers. He emphasizes how the mindset of the team can either contribute to or hinder the brand’s creativity and identity.

To learn more about Peter Markatos, please visit Markatos.com.

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How the Scribe Method Helps Authors Get Their Stories Written with Jevon McCormick

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In this episode, JeVon McCormick and Steve Chaparro discuss what it takes to create a successful culture for the workplace, how building a successful business takes a great team, and tools and resources to overcome obstacles.

To learn more about Scribe Media, go to ScribeMedia.com.

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The Scribe Tribe Breaks Cultural Records with Jevon McCormick

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:17:00 -0000

In this episode, Jevon 'JT' McCormick shares his amazing story of rising from poverty to the C-Suite. At Scribe Media, he leads a company that has its own culture bible which shapes the values and principles that drive the company.

To learn more more about Scribe Media, go to ScribeMedia.com.

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Leading a Co-Creative Agency with Phil Burgess

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Phil Burgess and Steve Chaparro discuss how frustration with the status quo has driven Phil throughout his career, his experience running a “co-creative” agency, how embracing the “messiness” of business can lead to the all-around growth of the company, and how one person’s initiative can start a ripple effect that may one day lead to massive change.

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Building Cultures Founded on Authenticity and Self-Awareness with Elicia Banks-Gabriel

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Elicia Banks-Gabriel and Steve Chaparro discuss how she leads clients at One & All, why we all need to look back at 2020 as a season for major growth, and how to stay productive amid this year’s challenges while staying flexible and empathetic toward your team.

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Crafting A Valuable Experience Through Design with Aaron Keller

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Aaron Keller and Steve Chaparro discuss Aaron’s experience leading Capsule and the evolution of the company, how thinking like an intrapreneur can help you design your perfect work environment, what it means to work with your client instead of for them, and the commodification of experience.

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Every Touchpoint Matters with Ben McCraw

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Ben McCraw and Steve Chaparro discuss how to cultivate trust between team members in a work-from-home environment, and how to uphold structure and consistency within your organization while continuing to leave room for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

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Navigating and Thriving in Moments of Change and Transition with Sara Whitman

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:58:03 -0000

Sara Whitman and Steve Chaparro discuss how to let your purpose and non-negotiables guide your path even in turbulent times, how to invite your team to help you as a leader in shaping culture, the power of expressing vulnerability as a leader, and self-care strategies to continue sustaining ourselves for at least the first quarter of 2021 as lockdowns and social distancing measures carry on.

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Ensuring Your Creative Firm’s Longevity in the Face of Crisis and Disruption with Ed Warren

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:21:00 -0000

Ed Warren and Steve Chaparro discuss why the different departments in an agency ought not to be segregated, hiring best practices, how to create an autonomous culture within an organization, the pandemic as being the death knell to the “old world” of advertising, and the need for creative entrepreneurship to thrive in the industry’s new normal.

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Creating an Agile and Inclusive Company Culture with Joy Sybesma

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:41:00 -0000

Joy Sybesma and Steve Chaparro discuss how knowing the purpose of gathering with your team can help you determine how to adapt to today’s challenges around the workplace, how to map out your company’s communication cadence, and the importance of working on your career and not just in your career.

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Putting the “Human” Back into Human Resources with Jacques Spitzer and Danny Kim

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:01:00 -0000

Jacques Spitzer and Danny Kim of Raindrop along with Steve Chaparro discuss the advantages of working alone versus together, common challenges in developing a healthy company culture, and Raindrop’s plan for day one of the new normal.

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Developing a Culture Worth Staying For with Cindy N Gordon

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:12:24 -0000

Cindy Gordon and Steve Chaparro discuss the importance of knowing your people before conducting performance reviews, addressing systemic cultural debt, staying true to your organization’s values, and understanding the different priorities of startups and larger companies.

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Cultivating Workplace Culture That Adapts and Grows with Robert Glazer

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:29:39 -0000

As a company scales, it is imperative to have a framework on which its culture can adapt and grow. Ideally, making up this framework are these elements: vision to provide a clear direction for the company, goals and targets to attain that vision on a practical level, values which anchor each and every action taken, and consistency and clarity. Robert Glazer discuss how leaders can cultivate an authentic culture in the workplace and own the values that serve as its foundation.

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Shaping Your Company Culture Through Emotional Conversations with Tina Jones

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:35:10 -0000

Culture is living, dynamic, and best known by the people who shape it day-by-day—the employees. As companies march toward the new normal, leaders must realize that the best way to determine the future of work within their own organizations is to engage in meaningful conversations with their people. Tina Jones and Steve Chaparro discuss how leaders can have more emotional conversations with their team members to take their company culture to the next level. Stay tuned.

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Putting Creative Power Back into the Hands of Your People with Michael Ruby

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:16:29 -0000

As a creative director, our guest Michael Ruby says that he gets his best work from his team when he gives them free rein to discover the look and feel of the project by themselves. Steve Chaparro and Michael Ruby discuss how to nurture a healthy creative culture through building camaraderie, finding a shared purpose, offering a path for growth, and harnessing the power of decentralized command. Stay tuned.

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Unlocking Your Team’s Creative and Collaborative Potential with Alison Rand

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Today’s guest speaks on Design Operations as an exercise in culture design. Changing communities—and, by extension, human behavior—is really about changing cultures. “At the heart of Design Operations is transformational work. It’s about changing the way we work and the way we approach problems.” Alison Rand discusses how you can maximize your team’s capacity for creativity and collaboration by creating environments that encourage the best work from a diverse group of people. Stay tuned.

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Leading Well in Every Moment Through Improvisation with David A. Miller

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:56:57 -0000

One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is the idea that every situation can be handled using a linear, scripted process. In reality, things don’t always work out the way you planned. The better approach to leadership? A readiness to respond appropriately in the moment. Steve Chaparro and David A. Miller discuss how improvisation is all about drawing on your “skills, talent, wiring, and training” to contribute to whatever needs to be done in the moment.

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Cultivating Culture by Magnifying the People Experience with Deborah Hankin

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:38:11 -0000

Steve Chaparro and Deborah Hankin discuss how you can become a more effective leader by creating a stronger, symbiotic relationship with your people. Stay tuned. Deborah Hankin is an industry-leading, award-winning Chief People Officer with a demonstrated history of working globally in the innovation consulting, marketing and advertising industries. She has held key leadership positions in some of the top creative firms in the world, including W2O Group, SYPartners, and Geometry Global.

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How AirBNB and IBM Adopt Cultural Design - Step 3, Adoption

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Join Steve Chaparro, Founder of Culture Design Studio as he gets interviewed in his own podcast by John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about the application and adoption of design thinking in an organization. Tune in as he gives examples of companies who have successfully implemented design thinking in their workspace and he also shares the importance of moving beyond what consultants bring to the table and finding different ways to implement design thinking in both client-facing and internal interactions.

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How to Create Collaborative Design for a Creative Firm - Step 2, Application

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:28:32 -0000

Join Steve Chaparro, Founder of Culture Design Studio as he gets interviewed in his own podcast by John Corcoran of Rise25 Media where he talks about the application of design thinking when creating a cultural shift. Tune in as he shares his thoughts on reorganization and creating frameworks in the process of applying design thinking, the importance of a human-centered approach when enacting change,and why change almost always has to begin in the C-suite.

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How to Create Collaborative Design for a Creative Firm - Step 1, Awareness

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Culture Design Show, podcast host Steve Chaparro gets interviewed by John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about the importance of awareness in creating cultural shifts. Steve reveals how significant cultural shifts happen as a movement of change rather than a mandate from the top down, the role of leaders in implementing change, and the importance of identifying and addressing problems within the company in the process of creating a new culture.

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Using Grief as a Launching Pad to a Brighter Future with Maria Giudice and Diana Chaparro-Clark

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:03:33 -0000

Steve Chaparro, Maria Giudice, and Diana Chaparro-Clark discuss how to deal with making big transitions in one’s life and career—a topic more relevant than ever in the midst of often overwhelming uncertainties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay tuned.

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An Empathetic Approach to Leading Organizations with Steve Usher

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:33:42 -0000

Fellow podcasters Steve Chaparro and Steve Usher interview each other on their respective professional journeys in the world of design. They discuss the drastic changes taking place today in the HR field—to the point that the very term “HR” may soon be deemed outdated—and the new, practical methodologies being introduced in place of traditional, top-down organizational leadership. Stay tuned.

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The Leader as Facilitator vs. The Leader as Architect with Steve Chaparro, Founder of Culture Design Studio

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Culture Design Show, Steve Chaparro gets interviewed in his own podcast by John Corcoran of Rise25 where he talks in depth about the leader as a facilitator and as an architect of culture. Listen as he discusses how leaders can espouse a positive and growth-seeking culture in the company, the role of the young generation in reshaping culture, and more. Stay tuned.

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The Importance of Organizational Culture to Attract and Retain Employees with Diane Domeyer

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:50:58 -0000

Steve Chaparro and Diane Domeyer discuss why they believe that optimizing organizational culture should be one of the top priorities of any company. They cover topics such as the antiquated concept of the “career path”, tips for effectively conveying corporate culture to prospective job seekers, things to consider when trying to retain employees at creative companies, and what lessons to take away from the current remote working environment. Stay tuned.

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Fostering a Sense of Belonging Among Employees with Mark Levy

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:16:59 -0000

Mark Levy and Steve Chaparro discuss what it means to create belonging among your employees. They define what “employee experience” actually means and cover best practices for making the switch from traditional HR to human-centered design.

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Weathering Uncertainty by Putting Your People First with Maurice Cherry

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:57:08 -0000

Steve Chaparro and Maurice Cherry discuss how to lead an effective design team. Having been both an employee and a business owner in the design world, Maurice accumulated a number of hard-won lessons. He realized the importance of networking to progress in one’s career, embracing the risks that come with building a team from the ground-up, and nurturing company values that keep teams healthy and inspired for the long-term.

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The Mindsets and Skills of the Future Leader with Jacob Morgan

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:29:29 -0000

Jacob Morgan and Steve Chaparro go through the key points laid out in The Future Leader. They cover topics such as the evolution of expectations and values people have of leaders, defining your purpose and meaning (and the difference between the two), being clear about what you stand for, and how COVID-19 has exposed true leadership.

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Fostering Organizational Resilience Amid a Crisis with Bennie Johnson

Thu, 28 May 2020 13:20:27 -0000

Bennie Johnson shares his thoughts on his exciting new position as Executive Director at AIGA Design, a role he took on in January 2020. It was an innate love for design and a spirit of entrepreneurship that led him down the path he walks today, as the leader of the “professional association for design”. Listen in and learn how Bennie, a 100 days into his new role, is working to inspire resilience in the midst of a rapidly changing world, driven by an unforeseen crisis, in 2020.

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Improving Productivity Through Science, with Tim Mullen, Co-Founder of Heelix

Tue, 26 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

In this week's episode, Steve Chaparro talks with Tim Mullen, co-founder of Heelix, about his neuroscience and data-driven company that’s dedicated to boosting creativity and productivity through understanding your teams' emotional state. Tune in as he discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and cultivating the right soft skills to build team collaboration, and how asking the right questions plays an essential role to team performance and improved customer relationships.

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Using Design Thinking to Elevate the Employee Experience with Pierre Delinois

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Pierre Delinois and Steve Chaparro discuss what it means to be a leader and changemaker in the modern design space. They cover topics such as building a cohesive team culture, conducting a design sprint, consulting on versus facilitating projects, integrating design thinking into your process along with other organizational approaches, and how design thinking can reshape the employee experience during COVID-19 when most people are working from home.

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Deconstructing Discontent and Designing Communities with Hugh Weber

Mon, 18 May 2020 17:40:39 -0000

Hugh Weber and Steve Chaparro express their hopes for the future in this episode of The Culture Design Show where they talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the design industry, the indispensable role of the artist in society, the power of network effects, and why your children could be your secret weapon toward creative breakthroughs. Stay tuned.

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The Power of Intentionality to Restore Equity with Richard Hollant, founder of co:lab

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:43:00 -0000

In this episode, Richard Hollant, the founder of co:lab, shares how he left his employer with a toxic culture to create a firm with a culture that was in alignment with his own sense of purpose, meaning and belonging. Richard also shares how creating a healthy culture is an on-going experiment of trying new things and allowing people to stumble.

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Propinquity and The Power of Design with Christopher Good, Creative Director at One Workplace

Tue, 12 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Join Steve Chaparro in this week's episode of The Culture Design Show, as he talks to Christopher Good, Creative Director of One Workplace, about virtual spaces and the different tools that encourages collaboration, the role of design in company culture, and how the distance between team members may change but the unified focus remains the same affinity with each other may change but the intent remains the same. Stay Tuned.

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When Crisis Births Creativity with Ben Ostrower + Zach Levine

Thu, 07 May 2020 04:39:58 -0000

Hearkening back to the PSA poster art of WWII, Ben Ostrower and Zachary Levine conceived the idea to create a digital exhibition. They created a website called The Viral Art Project which invites designers and artists to create public service announcement posters. In this week’s episode, Ben and Zachary sit with Steve Chaparro to share their inspiration, origin story, and their quest to bring designers and artists together during COVID-19.

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The New State of Architecture with Jane Frederick, FAIA

Tue, 05 May 2020 22:17:31 -0000

In this episode, Steve Chaparro speaks with Jane Frederick, FAIA who is a Principal Architect at Frederick + Frederick Architects and serves as the 2020 President of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Jane shares the top issues that the profession of architecture is facing such as climate change and how it parallels the current pandemic condition of COVID-19. She also describes the resources developed and task forces formed in response to this history-shifting time period.

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Going Beyond the Deliverable with Sarah Gibbons, Chief Designer at Nielsen Norman Group

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Sarah Gibbons, Chief Designer at Nielsen Norman Group, joins host Steve Chaparro on this week's episode of The Culture Design Show to talk about how she leads with empathy and foresight. She dives into team communication and the importance of building trust among your staff and clients. Her hot take on the shift of design to one of co-create goes beyond just the product; she expounds on the importance of also teaching designers soft skills. Stay Tuned.

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Making Companies Great Places to Work (From Home) with Julian Lute

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:19:20 -0000

Tune in as Steve Chaparro sits with Julian Lute of Great Place to Work®. As a strategic advisor, Julian is passionate about helping companies delight both their customers and their employees as well as reinvigorating their experiences with brands. In this conversation with Steve Chaparro he shares his professional journey, his work at Great Place to Work, and his insights that come from coming alongside companies who are looking to transform culture.

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Changing Design in Government Spaces, with Ashleigh Axios, Chief Experience Officer at &Partner

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Ashleigh Axios is the Chief Experience Officer of &Partners as well as president-elect of AIGA Design. She is an international speaker and an advocate for design's direct capability to break barriers and transform creative spaces on a political and cultural stage. Her work at &Partners allows her to blend technology and design to create a world of equality and improved environments.

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Designing Conversations that Lead to Innovation with Daniel Stillman, Founder of The Conversation Factory.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:05:42 -0000

For Daniel, culture is an integral part of why he chose to become a facilitator and improve the way we have discussions in and outside of business places. He emphasizes that design thinking is empathy, especially regarding when a change in procedures makes its way to a company's employees. Compassion in the conversations we have allows us to become better facilitators and leaders. Conversations have sizes, structure, and often need to start with yourself before you desire to speak with anyone else.

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Changing the Way We Collaborate and Create with Design Thinking with Oen Michael Hammonds, Design Principal at IBM

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:33:43 -0000

Oen Michael Hammonds and Steve Chaparro geek-out in this episode of the Culture Design Show where they talk about the fundamentals of problem-solving, the importance of leadership and inclusiveness in creating a culture in agencies, how a great feedback culture can spur creativity, and why Oen is a firm believer on the effectivity of the design thinking method. Stay tuned.

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Using Design Sprints to Further Cultural Shifts in Organizations with Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:23:42 -0000

In this episode of The Culture Design Show, Douglas shares with Steve Chaparro why he is a believer of the Design Sprint byJake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden Kowitz. Douglas discusses why there’s a need for companies to realign the way they viewed collaboration in the design process and the importance of having multiple contributors from different fields and expertise in opening new doors for exploration and advancement.

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The Challenge of Creative Firms

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:31:19 -0000

Tune in as Steve Chaparro, Founder of Culture Design Studio, sits down with John Corcoran of Rise25 Media to talk about the importance of having a great company culture. Learn more about the role leadership plays in the creation of an awesome company culture, the different approaches of different generations to leadership, and why it’s important to put a value on employee feedback just as much as you would with client feedback.

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