The BetterCulture Podcast

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Welcome to the BetterCulture Podcast, where we make the clear connection between better culture and better business. This podcast is for leaders seeking to build stronger teams, grow thriving companies, and actually enjoy their leadership role along the way. Join host Brett Hoogeveen—BetterCulture co-founder and Certified Speaking Professional—every other Tuesday for insights that make the world a better place to work. Ready to kick off your company's journey toward a better culture? Schedule a free 15-minute culture call with Brett today here: https://betterculture.com/freecall/ For an extensive library of free BetterCulture leadership and culture-building resources, visit https://betterculture.com/insights/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetBetterCulture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterculture/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterculture/

  1. FEB 17

    #20: Culture Impact: Who Holds the Power?

    In this episode of the BetterCulture Podcast, Brett Hoogeveen and Kevin Hensel deliver rapid-fire insights on a question every workplace should ask: who truly shapes culture? They break it down into four critical roles—executives, HR leaders, frontline managers, and all employees—challenging popular assumptions along the way. Their punchy "one recommendation per role" game reveals that:1. Executives set the tone by genuinely caring about and prioritizing culture. 2. HR shouldn’t shoulder culture alone, but rather ignite and support it. 3. Managers should avoid treating everyone the same—fairness isn't sameness; spotlight and develop your stars. 4. Every employee makes a difference by being the colleague they’d love to work with. If you want actionable advice on building better workplace culture—whether you’re in the C-suite or on the front line—this episode cuts through the noise to what really drives change. Kickstarter Pack: https://betterculture.com/culture-kickstarter-pack/ 20 Tenets For Teams: https://betterculture.mykajabi.com/offers/wpgiMpYk/checkout?coupon_code=KICKSTART

    26 min

  2. FEB 2

    #19: Listen Up: The Secret to Making Your Words Stick

    In this FastBlast edition of the BetterCulture Podcast, Brett Hoogeveen dives into one of the simplest - yet most powerful - pieces of leadership advice you’ll ever receive: oral highlighting. Discover why attention spans keep shrinking (hint: tacos vs. salad debates happen in real meetings!), and how most people miss chances to truly connect with their audiences. Learn exactly how to signal your key ideas so they not only land but stick—and get ready for practical, easy-to-copy phrases that will help you boost engagement in your next team meeting, coaching session, or family dinner. Tune in and unlock the secret to making your words echo long after you've said them. If you want your ideas remembered, respected, and repeated, this is the episode to lean in for.

    9 min

  3. JAN 20

    #18: 99% Engagement: The Secrets to Empowered, Thriving Teams (with Heather Tussing)

    Heather Tussing, President of The Aspenwood Company, joins Brett Hoogeveen to reveal how a people-first approach turned Aspenwood into a top workplace in senior living. Discover Heather’s journey from community sales to the C-suite, her playbook for turning around struggling teams, and the real strategies behind industry-leading employee engagement. Filled with actionable leadership tips and culture wins you can use in any organization.

    40 min

  4. JAN 6

    #17: The Audacious Goal: The #1 Way to Transform Workplace Culture

    What’s the single, most impactful action your organization can take to build an amazing place to work? In this thought-provoking episode of the Better Culture podcast, Brett Hoogeveen and Kim Hoogeveen unpack the audacious goal that can revolutionize any workplace: ensuring every employee reports to an outstanding supervisor. Discover why this deceptively simple goal drives organizational engagement, retention, and success—and why so few companies pursue it seriously. Packed with practical advice on selecting, training, and supporting exceptional leaders, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for turning this goal into reality. If you care about culture, don’t miss this essential conversation for making your organization a truly great place to work.

    35 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    #16: Why Investing in People Pays Dividends

    In this BetterCulture Podcast Fastblast, host Brett Hoogeveen flips the script on a common business myth: the belief that focusing on people and culture is just a cost. Brett makes a compelling case that culture isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s your most powerful growth engine. Through practical advice, candid examples, and simple steps you can take today, discover how great culture fuels retention, productivity, and customer loyalty—saving and making you money every single day. If you’ve ever wondered why team morale is low, turnover is high, or projects keep missing the mark, this episode will help you see the hidden costs (and massive opportunities) embedded in your workplace culture. With actionable tips—like asking the right questions and measuring the right metrics—you’ll leave inspired to invest in the kind of culture that compounds positive results across your business. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a leader who needs to hear the truth about culture! For more resources, visit BetterCulture.com.

    10 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    #15: Why Great Culture is Nebraska Cancer Specialists' Secret Sauce (with Danielle Geiger)

    In this inspiring episode of the BetterCulture Podcast, host Brett Hoogeveen and guest Danielle Geiger dive deep into what it takes to build and sustain an award-winning workplace culture—especially in a high-impact industry like healthcare. Danielle Geiger, Practice Administrator at Nebraska Cancer Specialists, shares her journey from bedside nurse to leading a 380-person, multi-site operation recognized as one of Omaha’s best places to work. Together, they discuss how Nebraska Cancer Specialists puts patients and employees at the center of every decision, the real business impact of strong culture (including their astonishingly low 5.7% turnover rate compared to the 20-25% healthcare industry norm), and practical strategies for creating lasting engagement at every level of the organization. From embracing continuous improvement and welcoming employee feedback to integrating core values into daily practice and launching their “NC-YES” initiative, this episode is packed with real stories and actionable insights. Whether you’re passionate about organizational development, a leader in healthcare, or simply looking to build a positive workplace, this episode offers a candid, practical look at how culture drives results—and how every leader can make a difference. Key Takeaways: Why culture is a life-or-death differentiator in healthcare—and how focusing on staff engagement translates directly to patient care and business healthThe importance of involving employees at every stage of culture-building, from shaping core values to leading change initiativesTips for using feedback, mentorship, continuous learning, and inclusive communication to foster long-term loyalty and drive organizational successHow “NC-YES” encapsulates the spirit of saying yes to new ideas, employee input, and better patient outcomesTune in for a masterclass in culture from one of the Midwest’s leading healthcare operations—without the buzzwords or BS.

    31 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    #14: How to Spot (and Grow) Truly Great Managers

    What separates an average manager from a transformational one? According to Brett Hoogeveen and Dr. Kim Hoogeveen, it might be the most overlooked—and misunderstood—decision in business: choosing the right people leaders. In this episode, the father–son founders of Better Culture unveil their brand-new—and completely free—People Leader Checklist, a practical, research-backed tool that helps organizations identify real leadership potential before someone steps into a management role. You’ll hear why promoting top performers can backfire, the three core leadership domains that predict success, and the simple criteria any organization can use to select, grow, and coach stronger leaders. With relatable stories, real-world examples, and immediately usable insights, this episode gives CEOs, HR pros, and emerging leaders a clear roadmap for building healthier, higher-performing teams. Want to elevate your leadership bench? Download the checklist and start developing the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.  The People Leader Checklist - BetterCulture

    36 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    #13: Empowering Employees to Solve Their Own Drama

    Brett Hoogeveen shares how addressing the “unspeakable” tensions between two coworkers turned quiet conflict into connection — offering simple tools every leader can use to build trust and teamwork. In this Leadership FastBlast episode, BetterCulture co-founder and host Brett Hoogeveen tackles one of the stickiest kinds of workplace tension — the unspoken issues that feel too uncomfortable to address. Through a relatable story about two receptionists whose silent frustrations threatened team harmony, Brett reveals how hidden conflicts quietly drain culture — and how a thoughtful, appreciation-based conversation can turn tension into teamwork. With practical leadership insights and simple, repeatable ground rules, this episode shows how surfacing the “unspeakables” can build trust, strengthen relationships, and even spark a little laughter along the way. Perfect for leaders looking to create healthier, higher-performing teams, this FastBlast delivers actionable tools you can use right away. Ready to kick off your company's journey toward a better culture? Schedule a free 15-minute culture call directly with podcast host and BetterCulture co-founder Brett Hoogeveen here: https://betterculture.com/freecall/  For an extensive library of free BetterCulture leadership and culture-building resources, visit https://betterculture.com/insights/ Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetBetterCultureInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterculture/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterculture/

    11 min
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Welcome to the BetterCulture Podcast, where we make the clear connection between better culture and better business. This podcast is for leaders seeking to build stronger teams, grow thriving companies, and actually enjoy their leadership role along the way. Join host Brett Hoogeveen—BetterCulture co-founder and Certified Speaking Professional—every other Tuesday for insights that make the world a better place to work. Ready to kick off your company's journey toward a better culture? Schedule a free 15-minute culture call with Brett today here: https://betterculture.com/freecall/ For an extensive library of free BetterCulture leadership and culture-building resources, visit https://betterculture.com/insights/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetBetterCulture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterculture/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterculture/

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  • Creator
    BetterCulture
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 BetterCulture