PODCAST · business
Cool Culture Corner
by Kenneth Bator
Involve your team for better productivity, better profits, and growth.
Episodes
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Capitalism vs Communism in Your Culture
Episode 210 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator wraps up this season of Cool Culture Corner in advance of the holidays with a commentary on capitalism vs communism. With a divisive situation in our country, as well as in the workplace, is it only one way or another? Or, better yet, is there a third…
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The Vision Maker
Episode 209 of Cool Culture Corner Author of Vision Maker, Jim Ballidis, joins us for an insightful and enjoyable conversation on the massive importance of the vision statement and making it an integral part of you corporate culture. Learn more about Jim at Can Business Coaching unstick you and...
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Is DEI Dead?
Episode 208 of Cool Culture Corner Is DEI dead? Is merit now leading the way? Let’s pontificate on what is best for the culture of business today. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting as well as Break Ice Marketing at https://www.btcinc.net/marketing or contact Ken directly at...
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Celebrations
Episode 207 of Cool Culture Corner What accomplishments and achievements do you celebrate with your employees? What you celebrate and what you don’t says a lot about your culture. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting as well as Break Ice Marketing at https://www.btcinc.net/marketing or...
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Organization Drivers and Credibility
Episode 206 of Cool Culture Corner Organization drivers that are actually lived within your culture and then communicated through proper marketing will build credibility for your brand. Heather Dowell of Break Ice Marketing joins Ken Bator to dive into this critical business truth. Learn more…
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The Importance of Time
Episode 205 of Cool Culture Corner Respect for the time of others may be the most important respect of team members in a strong culture. Within the context of a recent FedEx commercial, Ken Bator sheds light on the professionalism of being on time. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting as...
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The Importance of Vision
Episode 204 of Cool Culture Corner The vision statement may be the most important piece of the B+C+S Formula. Ken welcomes Heather Dowell of Break Ice Marketing back to discuss why. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting as well as Break Ice Marketing at https://www.btcinc.net/marketing or...
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The Importance of Culture Today
Episode 203 of Cool Culture Corner Heather Dowell, CEO and Founder of Break Ice Marketing, joins Ken for a conversation on the importance of culture today including a discussion on the different generations in the workplace as well as the value of AI. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting…
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EmployWellNow.com
Episode 202 of Cool Culture Corner Bianca Tubolino from EmployWellNow.com joins us to discuss an amazing people-centered solution that can not only improve the company's culture but also save the business and its employees money. Learn more about the host, Ken Bator - Owner of Bator Training &...
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Introducing Break Ice Marketing
In this relaunch of the podcast, Ken Bator introduces a new partnership for Bator Training & Consulting: Break Ice Marketing. Their CEO and Founder, Heather Dowell, joins Ken or a discussion on how marketing is an important piece of the whole B+C+S Formula. Learn more about Bator Training &...
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First and True
Episode 200 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, celebrates the 200th episode of Cool Culture Corner and announces his newest podcast coming soon, First and True. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for…
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Stop Stress and Be Present
Episode 199 of Cool Culture Corner Founder and CEO of Light Internal, Marnie Vincolisi, joins us to provide guidance on how executives and entrepreneurs can find calm in a chaotic world. Among other tips, she guides us through a simple exercise to reorganize our to-do lists through meditation....
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Marginalization May Be the Enemy
Episode 198 of Cool Culture Corner Inclusivity and diversity can be valuable in all organizations but not if they create a different kind of marginalization. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next...
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When Brand and Strategy Hurt Culture
Episode 197 of Cool Culture Corner Has the recent troubles at Southwest Airlines turned their culture into Southworst? Probably not but there is a difference in the customer experience. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training...
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Hooray for Disney
Episode 196 of Cool Culture Corner Disney recently announced that employees are required to work at least four days a week in the office understanding that collaboration and creativity is best when people are there in person. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your...
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The Freelance Culture
Episode 195 of Cool Culture Corner Organizations are embracing non-traditional teams comprised of executives and outside freelancers. They can be very effective but there are three aspects to keep in mind when building the team culture within this dynamic. Do you need a speaker for your next...
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Applause to the NFL
Episode 194 of Cool Culture Corner What happened on Monday Night Football to Damar Hamlin was a tragedy on 1/2/23. Our prayers go out to him and his family. How the NFL handled the situation provides us with a learning opportunity for our own team building efforts. Do you need a speaker for your...
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Culture Crisis
Episode 193 of Cool Culture Corner What can we learn from high-profile cases of alleged toxic cultures such as those in major sports teams like the Washington Commanders and the Phoenix Suns? A lot including the need to not rush to judgement based upon the court of public opinion. Do you need a...
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Plunging for Culture
Episode 192 of Cool Culture Corner What can you learn about culture building from your plumber? Ken Bator shares a recent experience that will give your team some insight. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC...
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Old Fashioned Experience Today
Episode 191 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator returns for season 10 and gives an excellent example of a positive culture from his recent stay at the Hotel Monaco in Chicago. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC...
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Today
Episode 190 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes in the most chaotic times it is best for your business and your culture to focus on just today instead of intermediate or long-term planning. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training...
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Empathy Fatigue
Episode 189 of Cool Culture Corner Empathy fatigue isn’t just for first responders anymore. It’s affecting many of us in the workplace. Host, Ken Bator, discusses the topic in reference to an article from 2020: https://www.mindful.org/empathy-fatigue-is-all-too-real/ Do you need a speaker for…
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The Big Split
Episode 188 of Cool Culture Corner A discussion on an issue hurting many cultures in 2022, the big split, as detailed in a recent article published by Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2022/04/when-crisis-management-becomes-conflict-management Do you need a speaker for your next…
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How Do You Want Things To Be?
Episode 187 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator shares a snippet from a recent conversation with Work-Life Balance Expert, Dr. Donnie Hutchinson, on asking two crucial questions in order to make positive change in your life or culture. Learn more about Dr. Donnie Hutchinson at…
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Your Ego Isn't Always Your Amigo
Episode 186 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes your ego as a leader can be an asset. Other times maybe not so much. Having the self-awareness to know when your ego is getting in the way and choosing to put it aside is a gift. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your…
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Why So Serious?
Episode 185 of Cool Culture Corner In this world of negativity and divisiveness how do you inject humor into the workplace? Asking for a friend. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session, or an MC for your next event? Then...
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The "Ma & Pa" Culture
Episode 184 of Cool Culture Corner Cultures sometimes seem more civil at a local business. Employees seem happier. Customers receive better service. Is this something we can adopt in a big business? Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or...
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We're Not at Home Anymore
Episode 183 of Cool Culture Corner Ken takes some advice from his childhood and applies it to culture building today as people are leaving home and going back to a workplace environment. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training...
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Conflict Avoidance
Episode 182 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes it’s not about conflict resolution. It’s about conflict avoidance. After all, not every difference of opinion is worthy of a conflict. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your next strategic planning or training session…
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Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate!
Episode 181 of Cool Culture Corner Cool Culture Corner returns for Season 9! Host, Ken Bator, gives a preview and reminds business owners and managers that in these difficult times one of the best solutions is communication. Do you need a speaker for your next conference, a facilitator for your...
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Culture Classes
Episode 180 of Cool Culture Corner With this season ending and Cool Culture Corner going on hiatus until 2nd Quarter of 2022, we review some of the culture-building classes available to help your business to better involve your team for better productivity, better profits, and growth! Learn more...
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Tools for Teambuilding
Episode 179 of Cool Culture Corner What tools do you and your business use to involve everyone on your team and stay productive? Does leveraging technology to be productive detract from the human experience? Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting at www.btcinc.net
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What’s Behind It?
Episode 178 of Cool Culture Corner Sometimes team members don’t throw speed bumps into projects simply to be a pain and to cause chaos. Many times there is a logical reason to take a pause and a closer look that can make what would just be good truly great. Does your culture allow for that…
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Just Smile?
Episode 177 of Cool Culture Corner There's a lot of angst out there and it's effecting company cultures all over. A simple smile used to work in connecting with people in the workplace and diffusing negative customer situations. But will that work today with everyone wearing masks? Could you use...
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Think Entrepreneurially
Episode 176 of Cool Culture Corner It's been suggested before by more than one business person that entrepreneurship can solve most if not all of the world's problems. If that's case, could that mindset solve the customer service issues we are seeing today at many retail locations? You bet it…
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Books That Help Build Incredible Company Cultures
Episode 175 of Cool Culture Corner In response to a recent question, we detail some of the best books that are tremendous resources in building a strong culture in your business. Could you use a little more help in building a tremendous culture? Then attend one of BTC's classes such as The...
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Jon Gruden and Team Building Today
Episode 174 of Cool Culture Corner A pontification on team building based upon current events with Jon Gruden, the Washington Football Team, and the NFL. What can we learn from this situation that will help our business? Could your business use some assistance in team building? Then take one of...
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Different Strokes
Episode 173 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, kicks off Season Eight with an example of a blown business deal that reminds us how we need to cater to the personalities of others. Simply put, you need to employ different strokes for different folks. Could your business use some assistance in...
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The Female Entrepreneur Mindset
Episode 172 of Cool Culture Corner Fellow author of From No Worth to Self-Worth, Candice Bakx-Friesen, discusses her chapter in the book. She shares insight into specific experts such as "Remember Why You Started" and "Defeat Fear Through Action." Learn more about Candice at...
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That's Un-American!
Episode 171 of Cool Culture Corner A commentary on the recent cancellation of hundreds of flights by American Airlines and what we can learn from that fiasco about not only culture building but also its alignment with branding and strategy. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and…
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A Unique Allergy
Episode 170 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, shares a childhood story that became relevant in regards to culture building during a recent collaborative effort. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy session at www.btcinc.net/contact-us
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Open Your Eyes
Episode 169 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, talks about recent developments with the CU Business News Podcast and CUNA's "Open Your Eyes" campaign. As business owners and executives we should "Open Our Eyes" to our employees and our specific niche. Learn more about Bator Training &...
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From No Worth to Self-Worth
Episode 168 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, shares details from his new book collaboration, From No Worth To Self-Worth, written alongside eleven fellow authors. It is a collection of experts sharing from the heart and is dedicated to those who have ever been made to feel less than, to…
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Vulnerability in Team Building
Episode 167 of Cool Culture Corner James Robilotta, Professional Speaker and Improv Comedian, joins us to talk about team building. We discuss how important it is to allow your employees to be vulnerable as we get back to working in person. Learn more about James at www.jamestrobo.com. Learn more...
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Do We Really Need Unions?
Episode 166 of Cool Culture Corner Host, Ken Bator, pontificates if unions are necessary in this day and age quoting a popular statement by the late Dr. Stephen Covey, "When trust is high rules are unnecessary. When trust is low rules are unenforceable." Learn more about Bator Training &…
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Design Thinking in Your Culture
Episode 165 of Cool Culture Corner Founder and Principal Consultant at Strategic Insights, Helene Cahen, joins us to provide details on “Design Thinking.” She shares how this mindset allows the entire team to be involved and allows for failure early in the process if needed. This allows for more...
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How Winning is Done
Episode 164 of Cool Culture Corner The host of the Brave Women at Work podcast, Jennifer Pestikas, joins us to discuss how professionals can best lead their teams as we see an end to the pandemic. She also shares some wonderful insights for working mothers on how to juggle multiple priorities and...
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Reviving a Disengaged Team
Episode 163 of Cool Culture Corner Small-Business Scaling Strategist, Leslie Hassler, joins us to discuss how to empower or re-empower your team as we begin to crawl out of the pandemic. She shares multiple tips that you can implement in your business immediately that will help you get back on…
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The Inconvenient Culture
Episode 162 of Cool Culture Corner Ken Bator shares a recent vacation experience at a resort where their tagline should be "Sorry for the inconvenience." Learn from their mistakes so they aren't made in your service-based business. Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting and schedule a...
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Bold, Not Bossy
Episode 161 of Cool Culture Corner Pattie Grimm – author, speaker, and coach with more than 25 years of experience as a senior woman leader with Global Fortune 50 companies – joins us to discuss how female executives can be bold and not bossy within their corporate cultures. She shares timeless...
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