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Cultures From Hell is a society podcast hosted by Paulina von Mirbach-Benz. It has 47 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Cultures from Hell - a podcast that focuses on avoidable mistakes many companies make when it comes to culture. Hosts are Lars and Paulina, both survivors of hellish cultures and passionate about culture and leadership. It is an interactive format, where we discuss live cases anonymously and give tips and tricks both for companies and individuals experiencing these situations.

society ·en ·47 episodes

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The KPI Trap: When Metrics Replace Meaning 2:2

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The KPI Trap: When Metrics Replace Meaning 1:2

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Culture Collapse During a Downturn 2:2

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Culture Collapse During a Downturn 1:2

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Slack Is the New Burnout Machine

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Productivity Paranoia: When Output Becomes Oppression

7

From Hell to Healing: Cultural Change One Person at a Time 2:2

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From Hell to Healing: Cultural Change One Person at a Time 1:2

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The Culture Shapers: How Middle Managers Can Lead from the Middle 2:2

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The Culture Shapers: How Middle Managers Can Lead from the Middle 1:2

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Why Vulnerable Leaders Win Loyalty 2:2

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Why Vulnerable Leaders Win Loyalty 1:2

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How to Set Boundaries Without Risking Your Job

14

AI and Workplace Culture 2:2

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AI and Workplace Culture 1:2

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Surveillance at Work: Trust or Track?

17

What Happens When Nobody Apologizes?

18

Workplaces as Emotional Classrooms: How We Grow or Shrink

19

When the Founder Becomes the Problem

20

Repair Rituals: How Teams Heal After Conflict

21

Gaslighted by HR: When Protection Turns Political

22

The Silent Quitter: When Motivation Dies Quietly

23

Diversity Burnout: When DEI Becomes Performative

24

Feedback Without Fear: How to Tell the Truth at Work

25

Generational Friction at Work: Millennials vs Boomers vs Gen Z

26

The Culture of Overwork: Burning Bright or Burning Out?

27

Toxic Positivity: When Smiles Become a Weapon

28

Micromanagers Anonymous: Breaking the Cycle of Control

29

Culture Shock: What Happens After a Layoff

30

Shared Purpose or Just a Slogan? When Vision Doesn't Reach the Floor

31

The Mask We Wear: Performing at Work While Withering Inside

32

Can failure lead to success in company culture?

33

A true story about the CEO from Hell

34

Remote Culture: New Challenges in a Virtual World 2/2

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Remote Culture: New Challenges in a Virtual World 1/2

36

Breaking the Cycle: Turning Failure into Opportunity

37

The Domino Effect: How One Mistake Leads to Another

38

My Sales Onboarding Disaster - A Cautionary Tale

39

Stop Talking! The Dangerous Cost of a Culture of Silence

40

Is Your Workplace a Hotbed of Gossip? And What to Do About It

41

Is Blame Killing Your Workplace Culture?

42

Inconsistency is the Enemy

43

How Communication Blunders Destroy Company Culture

44

When You Get Driven Towards Burnout

45

When your manager crosses the line

46

Leadership Gone Wrong

47

Welcome to Cultures From Hell

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