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TRUE Culture

Welcome to TRUE Culture: Building Success from Within, the podcast that explores what it takes to build a workplace that inspires excellence, earns admiration, and brings out the best in people. Hosted by Robert Cook, a former global finance executive and now CEO of True Colors International, a 5

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 50 min

FAN FAV: Empowering Leaders and Employees for Lasting Impact and Inclusion

What does it take to build a workplace culture that empowers individuals and fosters long-term success? In this episode of TRUE Culture: Building Success from Within , Robert Cook sits down with Dana Almora, Director of Culture and Communications at Pride Industries, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and veterans. Dana shares how Pride Industries' culture has evolved over the years, from its humble beginnings to becoming a leader in inclusive employment. She dives deep into the importance of creating a people-first culture and the strategies that have helped…

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2 Oct 2026 · 50 min
Bonus: Leadership Isn't Born, It's Built: The 6 Pillars Behind Great Culture
Leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill that can be learned, developed, and refined over time. Jim Carlough is a former corporate executive, consultant, speaker, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. With decades of experience mentoring leaders and building high-performing teams, Jim specializes in helping “accidental managers” develop the skills needed to lead effectively. In this episode, Jim shares why leadership development is critical to organizational culture, the common mistakes new managers make, and the six foundational pillars that create trust,…
S1 · E11 · 24 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Episode 11: Toxic Workplace Culture: How to Spot It, Fix It & Prevent It
Workplace toxicity rarely appears overnight—it builds when harmful behaviors are ignored, normalized, or excused. Catherine Mattice is the founder and CEO of Civility Partners, a nationally recognized HR thought leader, TEDx speaker, and author of Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies . In this episode, Catherine explains how unhealthy workplace cultures develop, why high-performing toxic leaders are often allowed to remain, and what HR and organizational leaders can do to intervene before problems escalate. The conversation explores the early warning signs of toxic culture, the…
S1 · E10 · 17 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Episode 10: How to Build a High-Performance Workplace Culture
Patsy Doerr is the Chief People and Culture Officer at LRN, bringing nearly 30 years of global leadership experience across organizations including JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Thomson Reuters, and UDR. Her career has centered on human capital, inclusion, culture, and helping organizations navigate transformational change. In this episode, Patsy explores why culture must be treated as a core business system rather than an HR initiative. She shares practical approaches to leadership accountability, psychological safety, employee engagement, measuring culture, managing global and…
S1 · E9 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
How Great Leaders Build a Culture Where Employees Stay
Megan Corrunker, Corporate Program Manager and certified True Colors facilitator, and Shannon Sobeck, Director of Education at CommonSail Investment Group, share how their organization turns culture from a set of stated values into an everyday leadership practice. The conversation explores CommonSail’s employee-first approach, leadership development, trust, belonging, communication, and the role self-awareness plays in building stronger teams. Megan and Shannon also explain how tools like True Colors support better conversations, reduce misunderstandings, and help leaders create an…
3 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Bonus: The Culture Advantage Webinar
Culture isn’t something that happens around your business. It’s something leaders intentionally shape through everyday actions, communication, and decisions. Robert Cook, CEO of True Colors International, leads a special training on The Culture Advantage: How Growing Businesses Build Stronger Teams . Drawing on True Colors’ proven approach to communication and organizational performance, Robert explains how leaders can create an intentional culture that strengthens trust, improves communication, reduces unnecessary conflict, and supports sustainable business growth. Robert breaks down why…
S1 · E8 · 27 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Building Culture That Scales: Leadership, Engagement, and AI in the Workplace
Reid Walsh, Chief Human Resources Officer at NeoGov, joins Robert Cook to discuss what it takes to build a thriving culture across a rapidly growing, geographically distributed workforce. With leadership experience spanning public broadcasting, Pennsylvania state government, and private-sector technology, Reid brings a unique perspective on culture, engagement, and organizational transformation. In this episode, Reid shares how NeoGov strengthened employee engagement after rapid growth and acquisitions, why intentional communication matters in remote environments, and how HR leaders can…
S1 · E7 · 20 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Leadership Isn't Born, It's Built: The 6 Pillars Behind Great Culture
Leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill that can be learned, developed, and refined over time. Jim Carlough is a former corporate executive, consultant, speaker, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. With decades of experience mentoring leaders and building high-performing teams, Jim specializes in helping “accidental managers” develop the skills needed to lead effectively. In this episode, Jim shares why leadership development is critical to organizational culture, the common mistakes new managers make, and the six foundational pillars that create trust,…
S1 · E6 · 13 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
How Palm Beach County Built a People-First Government Culture
Nicole Gasparri, Chief Administration Officer for the Palm Beach County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller, shares how she helped transform a traditional government workplace into a people-first culture focused on leadership, communication, and employee growth. Nicole discusses building strong teams in public service, creating leadership pipelines from within, improving retention through culture instead of compensation, and using tools like True Colors to strengthen communication and collaboration across departments. She also shares lessons on resilience, accountability, and balancing…
S1 · E5 · 6 Aug 2026 · 46 min
From Home to Boardroom: How Family Connection Creates Better Leaders
Dr. Carey Chronis explains why the leadership skills that create strong workplace cultures are often first learned at home. Dr. Carey Chronis is a pediatrician, leadership consultant, and author of Connection: Rethink Team Culture From Home to Boardroom . In this episode, he shares how communication, trust, emotional safety, and active listening shape both healthy families and high-performing teams. From parenting lessons to corporate leadership strategies, this conversation explores how stronger human connection leads to better culture, better accountability, and more resilient…
S1 · E4 · 30 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Empowering Leaders and Employees for Lasting Impact and Inclusion
What does it take to build a workplace culture that empowers individuals and fosters long-term success? In this episode of TRUE Culture: Building Success from Within , Robert Cook sits down with Dana Almora, Director of Culture and Communications at Pride Industries, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and veterans. Dana shares how Pride Industries' culture has evolved over the years, from its humble beginnings to becoming a leader in inclusive employment. She dives deep into the importance of creating a people-first culture and the strategies that have helped…
S1 · E3 · 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Choose Love Over Fear: Turning Pain into Purpose
Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement, shares how her work emerged after the loss of her son in the Sandy Hook tragedy, transforming personal grief into a global, preventative approach to emotional intelligence and culture-building. Her nonprofit has reached millions across schools, organizations, and communities worldwide, teaching essential life skills like courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion. This episode explores how culture begins with individual mindset and emotional awareness, emphasizing that choosing love over fear is a daily, intentional practice. Lewis…
S1 · E2 · 17 Jul 2026 · 53 min
Building High-Performance Cultures at Scale: Lessons from a Chief People Officer
Scaling a company is hard. Scaling a company without losing its culture is even harder. Hanna Smith is the Chief People Officer at Tillo, a fast-growing global fintech company, where she leads people strategy, talent development, culture, and organizational growth. With more than two decades of experience in HR and people leadership, Hanna has helped startups and scale-ups build high-performing teams while maintaining strong employee engagement and connection. In this episode, Hanna shares her journey into people leadership, lessons learned from building cultures in high-growth…
S1 · E1 · 16 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
How Dyslexia, Self-Awareness, and Classroom Culture Transform Student Success
Helping struggling readers starts with helping them understand themselves. Nancy Hannagan, Founder of Dyslexia Connects, Certified Academic Language Therapist, and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, joins Robert to discuss how culture, connection, and self-awareness can transform learning outcomes for students. Drawing from more than 20 years in education, and her own experience discovering she had dyslexia at age 43, Nancy shares how educators can create environments where students thrive academically and personally. In this episode, Nancy explores the realities of dyslexia, the importance of…
14 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Welcome to TRUE Culture
Welcome to TRUE Culture: Building Success from Within - the podcast that explores what it takes to build a workplace that inspires excellence, earns admiration, and brings out the best in people. Hosted by Robert Cook, a former global finance executive and now CEO of True Colors International - a 50-year-old training and consulting company known for helping organizations design world-class cultures. This show dives into the real-world strategies behind building effective, people-first cultures that stick. With over 30 years of experience in leadership, consulting, and organizational…

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Publisher: Robert Cook
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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