Collaborative-Culture
Collaborative-Culture: Bridging Perspectives, Building Stronger Teams Culture shapes how we live, work, and collaborate—yet it remains one of our most misunderstood and underutilized assets. Collaborative Culture explores what culture truly means in our workplaces and across societies, revealing how it powers organizational and community success. Hosted by cultural intelligence experts Dr. Kristine Gentry (Culture Grove) and Monica Smith (Tradewind Consulting), this podcast creates a forum for transformative conversations about the intersection of culture, leadership, and human connection. Through candid interviews with thought leaders, revealing case studies, and proven strategies, we examine: Building cultures that ignite collaboration and breakthrough innovation Mastering cross-generational and cross-cultural workplace dynamics Navigating the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation Developing global leadership dexterity in our interconnected world Preparing for the evolving future of work and its impact on teams Implementing practical techniques for cultivating inclusive environments For business leaders, people managers, HR professionals, and culture enthusiasts, this podcast challenges conventional thinking while delivering actionable insights to help you build environments where everyone thrives. Culture isn't just a concept—it's your competitive advantage. Join us as we explore how to create cultures that work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode, Dr. Kristine Gentry (Culture Grove) and co-host Monica M. Smith (Tradewinds Career Consulting) unpack the surge in layoffs tied to AI ambitions and what “managing to a spreadsheet” misses about people, risk, and long-term performance. We discuss the ripple effects of rapid RIFs on engagement, institutional knowledge, and resilience; the CEO messaging that’s eroding loyalty; and why culture must sit alongside cost m...
In this episode of Collaborative Culture, Kristine interviews Monica as they dive deep into the realities of global workplace dynamics—from culture disconnects across continents to the hidden biases baked into our definitions of professionalism. They explore what happens when DEI is fully embedded into a company’s operating system versus treated as a surface-level add-on. Monica shares her signature 3-pillar framework (mindset, mea...
Description: What does it really take to build a thriving workplace culture? In this episode, Monica interviews Dr. Kristine Gentry as Kristine pulls back the curtain on her process, from uncovering hidden culture gaps to aligning leadership and embedding values into daily behaviors. Learn how strong cultures not only help people thrive, but also drive measurable business performance.
Show Notes: In this episode of Collabor...
In this episode of Collaborative Culture, Monica and Kristine dive into the critical difference between teamwork and collaboration, and why culture is the secret ingredient that so many organizations miss when building high-performing teams. While teamwork is essential for structure, roles, and meeting goals, it’s collaboration that fuels creativity, innovation, and resilience. But how do these two forces interact in the moder...
In this episode of Collaborative Culture, Monica and Kristine pull back the curtain on what collaboration really means in the modern workplace. Far from a buzzword, true collaboration is a dynamic behavior—not just a team activity or a calendar full of meetings.
Together, they unpack:
- The key differences between collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural and structural barriers that stall collaboration
- Why being back in...
Is culture just a “vibe”? A breakroom ping pong table? A motivational poster with core values no one remembers? The short answer - No.
In this episode of Collaborative Culture, we go deeper.
Join hosts Dr. Kristine Gentry and Monica Smith as they unpack what culture really is — through the lens of anthropology, leadership, and lived experience. From failed meditation mandates to strategic missteps, they expose ...
🎙️ Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts — A New Conversation on Culture Begins
Welcome to the very first episode of Collaborative Culture! In this kickoff conversation, you'll meet your co-hosts:
- Dr. Kristine Gentry, a cultural anthropologist and founder of Culture Grove
- Monica Smith, a globally-minded leadership coach and founder of Tradewinds Career Consulting
Together, they’re on a mission to redefine how we talk about cul...
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