Podcast
cultur(ED)
Hosted by Melissa Jezior · EN
Companies with great cultures outperform those without by 3x—but what are the visible and not-so-visible forces that make up this organizational superpower? Melissa Jezior, corporate culture maven and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, deconstructs culture with top innovators and changemakers on her debut podcast series.
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Leaders at Edmund Burke School on fostering an inclusive community for all
May 4, 202300:35:14Tap to summarizeMelissa talks with Edmund Burke School's Steve McManus, Head of School, and Sharielle Applewhite, Burke's Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Civic Engagement about creating a community where every student, teacher, and employee can be their full selves every day. The post Leaders at Edmund Burke School on fostering an inclusive community for all first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →The co-founders of Dance For All Bodies on creating inclusive spaces
Nov 17, 202200:34:03Tap to summarizeMelissa chats with Tess Hanson and Yağmur Halezeroğlu, the co-founders of Dance For All Bodies, about how their nonprofit is building accessible dance spaces in-person and virtually. The post The co-founders of Dance For All Bodies on creating inclusive spaces first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Making dance a space for people of all abilities with Lauren Morris
Oct 26, 202200:34:14Tap to summarizeMelissa sits down with Lauren Morris, the founder and Executive Director of Move Inclusive Dance, to talk about creating a dance studio specifically for people with disabilities of any kind. The post Making dance a space for people of all abilities with Lauren Morris first appeared on cultur(ED).
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Embracing the power of childhood curiosity in the television industry with Paul Siefken
Oct 26, 202100:33:34Tap to summarizeWon’t you be my neighbor? We know the beloved Mister Rogers’ quote well, and in this episode, Melissa chats with Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions about how we can keep asking those big questions of ourselves—whether we’re in tv production or accounting—to encourage childhood wonder and enthusiasm every day. The post Embracing the power of childhood curiosity in the television industry with Paul Siefken first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Marching to a winning beat with legendary band director Dave McKee
Sep 29, 2021Tap to summarizeHow did Dave McKee build a winning culture over his 32 years as Marching Band Director at Virginia Tech? He shares how to hit the right notes for building strong relationships and leaders. The post Marching to a winning beat with legendary band director Dave McKee first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Hugh Schulze on his keys to empowering people—on a movie set and at a creative agency
Jul 27, 202100:27:15Tap to summarizeMelissa sits down with Hugh Schulze, author, movie director, and owner of c|change, to discuss how he gets the most from his movie crews and creative professionals to produce award-winning results. The post Hugh Schulze on his keys to empowering people—on a movie set and at a creative agency first appeared on cultur(ED).
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Inclusivity in the restaurant industry with Rebecca Reed
Nov 18, 202000:26:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chef Rebecca Reed speaks about inclusivity, being a woman in the food industry, how a culture of service and family banding together during tough times can ultimately strengthen the business. The post Inclusivity in the restaurant industry with Rebecca Reed first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Charlie Foster on the power of purpose driven culture
Oct 15, 202000:22:53Tap to summarizeMelissa sits down with esteemed Executive Chef and owner Charlie Foster to discuss how strong culture at his restaurants drives low employee turnover. The post Charlie Foster on the power of purpose driven culture first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Baking inclusion into your culture with Kelly Fields
Jul 20, 202000:20:14Tap to summarizeWhy are energy and empowerment key ingredients for building a more inclusive restaurant industry? Kelly Fields, author and chef/owner of New Orleans’ Willa Jean, shares. The post Baking inclusion into your culture with Kelly Fields first appeared on cultur(ED).
Transcribe →Virginia Ali on why community is a core value at Ben’s Chili Bowl
Jun 24, 202000:24:59Tap to summarizeMore than a beloved eatery, Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. is a cultural landmark. Owner Virginia Ali shares how culture—and, of course, delicious chili dogs—has helped her family’s restaurant become a pillar of the community on our latest episode. The post Virginia Ali on why community is a core value at Ben’s Chili Bowl first appeared on cultur(ED).
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