Founder Culture with Romaine Wright

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Founder Culture is the podcast for founders and startup leaders who want to build companies where people actually work well together, not just work hard. Hosted by Romaine Wright, Founder of Just Wright Consulting, LLC, this bi-weekly show unpacks the problems that slow teams down and gives you behavior-based solutions that actually work. As a founder and experienced practitioner, Romaine brings firsthand insight into the pressures of leading a growing company plus the tools to build trust, clarity, and culture that scales. Each episode presents a relatable issue (The Challenge), explores what’s driving it (The Behavior), and walks you through strategies to move forward before it costs you trust, time, and talent (The Reset). This isn’t leadership theory. It’s what happens when real problems create real pressure—and how to build a team that can handle both.

  1. Aug 25

    Am I a Michael Scott?

    Your team is performing. The work is getting done. The goals are being met. The business is moving forward. So why would you question your leadership? In this episode of Founder Culture, Romaine Wright explores Outcome Bias through one of television's most memorable managers: Michael Scott from The Office (US). Despite his questionable decisions, lack of boundaries, and constant distractions, Michael's branch continues to succeed. In fact, it becomes one of the top-performing branches in the company. What if that's exactly why his leadership problems never get addressed? This episode examines how team success can sometimes hide leadership deficiencies, why strong teams often compensate for weak systems, and how founders can avoid mistaking results for effective leadership. ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  2. Aug 11

    Story Framing w/ Tia Cristy

    The way you talk about success may be shaping your culture more than you realize. You built the business. You cast the vision. But are your words helping your team thrive… or quietly creating disconnect? In this companion episode of Founder Culture with Romaine Wright, I chat with Tia Cristy, Global Communication Expert, TEDx speaker, and former national radio personality, to explore Tia Cristy is a seasoned Global Communication Expert, former national radio personality, and TEDx speaker whose work has reached millions online.  She partners with organizations to diagnose and resolve the hidden communication breakdowns that erode productivity, culture, and revenue. She has worked with royalty and senior leaders across industries and has been recognized as one of the nation’s top seven female voices. Her work focuses on the art and science of communication, helping leaders and brands unlock their authentic voice to elevate influence, presence, and impact. As a national personality and award-winning Tips Expert, Tia is featured on TED.com for her viral TEDx Talk, It’s All Stress: The Frazzler vs. The Silent Stressor. Her methodology blends behavioral science with real-world leadership communication to drive meaningful, measurable results. Tia has advised C-suite executives, public figures, contestants, athletes, and high-performing leaders globally and has delivered keynotes at institutions such as Princeton University. She equips leaders with practical, immediately applicable tools to strengthen executive presence, improve performance, and create lasting cultural impact. Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/tipsfromtiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tipsfromtia/https://x.com/tipsfromtiahttps://www.facebook.com/Tipsfromtia/ ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  3. Jul 28

    Story Framing w/ Jason McNamara of No More 9 to 5 Club

    Have you ever listened to how you talk about your own success? Most leaders don’t. We share our journeys. We talk about what we’ve built. We reflect on what we left behind. We rarely stop to consider the hidden message behind our stories. In this episode we revisit Story Framing in a rich discussion with Jason McNamara, Founder of The No More 9 to 5 Club. Jason McNamara is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, mentor, and community builder committed to helping people break free from limitations—financial, mental, and societal. As the founder of The No More 9 to 5 Club, Jason has built a global ecosystem designed to empower entrepreneurs, professionals, veterans, and high achievers with the tools, mindset, and support needed to create freedom on their own terms. With a background rooted in leadership, service, and real-world experience, Jason blends strategic business thinking with deep personal development. He is also the founder of The No More 9 to 5 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free brain entrainment technology and personal growth resources to veterans and individuals facing PTSD and life-altering challenges. Jason is known for his grounded, no-fluff approach. He doesn’t sell hype—he builds systems, people, and communities that win together. His work spans business automation, virtual assistant scaling, mindset training through MindTrainer PRO, and mentorship focused on wealth, well-being, and wisdom. Above all, Jason measures success by impact. His greatest pride is his family, the people he mentors, and the lives changed through the communities he leads. Learn more about Jason’s work at https://thenomore9to5club.org/---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  4. Jul 14

    “If Everyone Agreed… Why Didn’t Anything Happen?”

    Everyone agreed in the meeting… So why didn’t anything happen? You walked through the plan. You asked for input. No one pushed back. It felt clear. Efficient. Productive. But days later, nothing has moved. In this episode, we unpack a common but overlooked team pattern: Passive Agreement. It’s what happens when teams say “yes” in the moment but leave without clarity, ownership, or real commitment. We’ll explore what’s really happening inside your meetings, what the silence actually means, and how small shifts can turn agreement into action. If your meetings feel aligned but execution says otherwise, this episode will help you see what’s going on—and what to do about it. ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  5. Jun 30

    Burnout w/ Ben Kenyon of CLIMB Performance Coaching

    What happens when high performance stops being sustainable? In this episode I talk with Ben Kenyon, Founder and CEO of CLIMB Performance Coaching, about burnout and how he translates his experience working in the NBA to the workplace. Ben spent 11 seasons as an NBA performance coach — including 7 years with the Portland Trail Blazers and 4 years as Director of Performance for the Philadelphia 76ers — where he built systems for readiness, execution, sleep, stress regulation, recovery, and nutrition for MVPs, All-Stars, and Hall of Famers. He now applies that same science to attorneys, executives, and business professionals operating under relentless pressure — helping organizations protect their most valuable asset: the people doing the work. CLIMB uses clinical biomarker testing and sport science from the NBA to keep top-billing professionals from burning out. Ben is an active endurance athlete with experience in marathons, Half Ironman, and HYROX competition and serves on the Philadelphia 100 board. Learn more about Ben at climbperformancecoaching.com and climbnutritionreset.com. ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  6. Jun 16

    “If I Step Away, Everything Could Fall Apart.”

    If you can’t unplug without feeling anxious, this episode is for you.Many founders think burnout comes from working too hard.Sometimes it comes from believing the business cannot function without you. In this episode of Founder Culture with Romaine Wright, we unpack the founder behavior quietly driving burnout behind the scenes: Responsibility Hoarding. If you stay involved in everything, struggle to fully disconnect, or believe carrying the most proves your commitment, this conversation will challenge that mindset. ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  7. Jun 2

    Reputation Pressure w/ Alissa Bickar, The Consultress

    Have you ever looked at your business numbers and quietly thought: “I might need to pivot… but what will people think?” Reputation Pressure is what happens when the image you’ve built starts influencing the decisions you make.  You feel a responsibility to maintain the version of yourself that you’ve been because that’s who people know and trust.  This episode features a deep conversation about Reputation Pressure with Alissa Bickar, The Consultress.  Alissa is a business consultant and real estate investor who helps active entrepreneurs build a passive income legacy. With over 20 years of experience, she guides you through the necessary mindset shifts and tactical wealth-building strategies, like her SIMPLE Method™, to accelerate both your business growth and personal prosperity. Connect with Alissa at YouTube.com/@consultress and Linkedin.com/in/alissabickar ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

  8. May 19

    You Escaped the 9–5… But Your Team Hasn’t.

    You left the 9–5. You built something of your own and you’re proud of it. But what happens when the way you tell that story sends a different message than you intended? When entrepreneurship is framed as freedom, what does that make employment? In this episode, we unpack how your words shape the way your team experiences success. If you want your team to take ownership of their work, your language has to respect the path they chose. 🎧 Listen in and ask yourself one honest question: When I speak about being an entrepreneur, what am I really communicating?    ---  Follow Romaine on LinkedIn for more insights and behind-the-scenes strategy linkedin.com/in/team-alignment-strategist Ready to explore how we can support your team? Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Romaine.

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Founder Culture is the podcast for founders and startup leaders who want to build companies where people actually work well together, not just work hard. Hosted by Romaine Wright, Founder of Just Wright Consulting, LLC, this bi-weekly show unpacks the problems that slow teams down and gives you behavior-based solutions that actually work. As a founder and experienced practitioner, Romaine brings firsthand insight into the pressures of leading a growing company plus the tools to build trust, clarity, and culture that scales. Each episode presents a relatable issue (The Challenge), explores what’s driving it (The Behavior), and walks you through strategies to move forward before it costs you trust, time, and talent (The Reset). This isn’t leadership theory. It’s what happens when real problems create real pressure—and how to build a team that can handle both.

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