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:
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.
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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:
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.

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 Collaborative Culture, Dr. Kristine Gentry shares what it’s really like to work with her as a culture consultant. Drawing on her training as a cultural anthropologist, Kristine explains why culture isn’t something you “fix." It’s something you cultivate.
She walks through her step-by-step process, from quick culture reviews to deep assessments, leadership alignment, and practical implementation. Along the way, she shares examples of how companies can move beyond surface-level fixes, like values on the wall, to create intentional cultures that boost engagement, retention, and business results.
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Kristine Gentry, PhD
kristine@collaborative-culture.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Kristine McKenzie Gentry
Monica M. Smith
monica@collaborative-culture.com
🌐 www.tradewindscareerconsulting.com
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