EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 9 MIN
Yes, We Ran A Christmas Beep Test And Loved It
from Coaching Culture with Ben Herring · host Ben Herring
Want a team that shows up, leans in, and stays connected when it matters most? Start with one small tradition. Ben shares a simple holiday story—a family beep test before Christmas lunch—and turns it into a clear playbook for leaders who want stronger culture and steadier performance. From youth to grandparents, everyone takes a role, and that shared ritual becomes a model for belonging, clarity, and care that any sports team or workplace can borrow.We unpack why traditions work so well: they make people feel like they truly belong, they turn big words like work ethic and cohesion into tangible actions, and they lift engagement so effort becomes consistent rather than streaky. You’ll hear easy, repeatable ideas to try this week: short weekly shout-outs that reward effort and attitude, tight meeting openers that focus attention, and monthly rituals that celebrate values lived over time. We dig into how to adapt rituals to your group’s identity, how to rotate ownership so leadership grows across the team, and how to measure whether a tradition still serves its purpose.If you’re inheriting a team with strong rituals, you’ll learn how to maintain what works and retire what doesn’t. If you’re starting fresh, you’ll get two or three low-friction ways to build buy-in without heavy speeches or gimmicks. Along the way, Ben shares what’s next for Coaching Culture: new guests, live shows, fresh writing, and deeper work with teams ready to level up their culture. Subscribe, share this with a coach or manager who needs simple tools that actually stick, and tell us: what tradition will you start this week?Send us Fan MailIs your school the best in your country? Let me know [email protected] SportsIf you need great rugby gear, Silverfern are the best. Innovative high quality rugby kit. Contact Ben direct: [email protected] the showSubscribe and Share, it makes a massive difference! Appreciation in advance.
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Want a team that shows up, leans in, and stays connected when it matters most? Start with one small tradition. Ben shares a simple holiday story—a family beep test before Christmas lunch—and turns it into a clear playbook for leaders who want stronger culture and steadier performance. From youth to grandparents, everyone takes a role, and that shared ritual becomes a model for belonging, clarity, and care that any sports team or workplace can borrow. We unpack why traditions work so well: th...
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