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Culture Over Coffee

Culture Over Coffee

By: Beth Sunshine
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Welcome to Culture Over Coffee, a podcast focused on improving company culture and fostering employee engagement hosted by Beth Sunshine, SVP/Partner at Up Your Culture. Every week we chat with experts and thought leaders about the latest proven practices that succeed in reducing regrettable turnover, increasing productivity and retaining key customers. So, pour a cup of your favorite brew and join us. Up Your Culture, an employee engagement and company culture firm, was designed by The Center for Sales Strategy which has almost 40 years of experience improving business performance. Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Culture Snapshot - Purpose Is Table Stakes (But It's Not Enough)

    Culture Snapshot - Purpose Is Table Stakes (But It's Not Enough)
    Jul 7 2026
    Is Purpose Enough to Keep Employees Engaged? Most employees say they have a sense of purpose in their work. So why are engagement levels still so low? In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Kate Rehling explores why purpose is an important foundation—but not enough on its own to create an engaged workforce. Drawing on insights from the ENGAGE 2026 Company Culture Report, she explains why employees can care deeply about their work while still feeling disconnected from the organization they work for. In this episode, you'll learn: ☕ Why purpose and engagement aren't the same thing ☕ The difference between finding meaning in your work versus believing in your organization's mission ☕ Why feedback, recognition, trust, and development matter just as much as purpose ☕ How the Four Engagement Elevators help organizations turn purpose into lasting engagement Key findings from ENGAGE 2026 include: - 92% of employees say they feel a sense of purpose in their work. - Only 34% would highly recommend their company as a great place to work. - One-third of employees aren't motivated by their company's long-term vision. - 39% say they don't receive enough feedback. - 37% don't feel meaningfully recognized. Purpose gives people a reason to care. A strong culture gives them a reason to stay. Discover how leaders can connect purpose to everyday employee experiences to build higher engagement and stronger organizational performance. ENGAGE 2026: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/engage-company-culture-report Beth Sunshine https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Up Your Culture https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/home
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    7 mins
  • Culture Snapshot – Have Core Values? Your Employees Probably Can’t Recite Them

    Culture Snapshot – Have Core Values? Your Employees Probably Can’t Recite Them
    Jun 30 2026
    Do Your Core Values Actually Drive Behavior? Most organizations have core values. But can your employees actually name them? In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Beth Sunshine explores why core values often become wall art instead of a guide for everyday decisions—and what leaders can do to change that. Drawing on insights from the ENGAGE 2026 Company Culture Report, Beth discusses: ☕ Why knowing your core values is the first step toward living them ☕ The surprising gap between executives and middle managers when it comes to understanding company values ☕ How inconsistent hiring, recognition, and accountability quietly undermine culture ☕ Why employees pay more attention to leaders' actions than the values posted on the wall ☕ Practical ways to embed your core values into hiring, coaching, recognition, and performance conversations Key findings from ENGAGE 2026 include: - 89% of organizations have defined core values—but only about half of employees know what they are. - 70% of executives can name their company's core values, compared to just 40% of middle managers. - 73% of employees say leaders fail to consistently model company values. - 85% say leaders tolerate behaviors that contradict those values. If your organization wants stronger alignment, greater accountability, and a healthier culture, it starts by making your core values part of how work actually gets done—not just what hangs on the wall. ENGAGE 2026: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/engage-company-culture-report Beth Sunshine https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Up Your Culture https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/home
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    7 mins
  • Culture Snapshot - Why Your Culture Problem Looks Like an Operations Problem

    Culture Snapshot - Why Your Culture Problem Looks Like an Operations Problem
    Jun 23 2026
    Culture Problem… or Operations Problem? Most leaders don’t think they have a culture problem. Instead, they’re asking questions like: Why is execution so slow? Why are we losing good people? Why does everything feel harder than it should? In this episode of Culture Over Coffee, Beth Sunshine explores why many of the challenges organizations label as operational issues are actually culture issues in disguise. Drawing on insights from the ENGAGE 2026: The Company Culture Report, Beth breaks down: ☕ Why turnover, slow execution, and low morale often stem from culture—not process ☕ The hidden costs of low trust, poor communication, and unclear expectations ☕ Why hiring, engagement, and accountability problems are frequently misdiagnosed ENGAGE 2026: The Company Culture Report https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/engage-company-culture-report Beth Sunshine https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Up Your Culture https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/home
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    10 mins
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