Winning Through Culture

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Amy Macari explore the concept of grit, emphasizing its importance in entrepreneurship and personal growth. They discuss how grit, defined as passion and perseverance, is crucial for success and how it can be cultivated through community support and a growth mindset. The conversation highlights the…

A strong company culture isn’t just about creating invested and engaged employees and clients—it drives revenue growth and business success. The core values that shape your business decisions, team dynamics, overall brand, and client experience are at the heart of this success. In this special New Year episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore how…

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting another one of our favorite episodes where Amanda and Tim discuss the type of openness that has a direct impact on the culture of an organization — culture conversations. What are they and what is the process for having them–and encouraging them. The impact of culture…

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with guest Buck Jacobs, founder of C12 Group, LLC. Tim and Buck provide Winning Through Culture listeners with an honest and in-depth look at what it takes to truly align your business culture with your faith. Buck is a proponent of…

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, we sit down with Lynne Hughes, founder of Comfort Zone Camp, to discuss the critical role of stewardship and community in shaping a thriving business culture. Drawing from her experiences in leading a nonprofit that supports grieving children, Lynne shares valuable insights on how businesses can foster a…

On this Veterans Day, Winning Through Culture is honored to re-release a powerful conversation with Lance Collins, an Army Combat Veteran with over 15 years of service and a dedicated advocate for veterans in the workforce. Hosted by Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer, this episode explores the unique strengths veterans bring to the workplace, the…

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer welcome back leadership coach and author Rob McKinnon, who shares insights from his book Lead Like You Were Meant To. The discussion centers around the connection between identity and leadership. Rob emphasizes how a leader’s authenticity and self-awareness directly impact their effectiveness. Rob…

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan welcomes Sam Prakash Thevanayagam, Founder, CEO, and President of Parts Life Inc., a defense technology company. Sam shares his inspiring journey from Sri Lanka to building a successful business serving the U.S. Department of Defense. This episode dives deep into the challenges of leadership, stewardship, and…

Winning Through Culture welcomes Brandon West, the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative. In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer explore Brandon’s journey in creating a culture of care within his organization, where employees are valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the communities they serve. Topics discussed in…

Winning Through Culture welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist and author of “Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer tap into Dr. Homkes’ expertise on guiding organizations through uncertainty while maintaining a strong, intentional culture. The conversation offer