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.

🎙️ 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:
Together, they’re on a mission to redefine how we talk about culture at work.
In this premiere episode, Kristine and Monica share their personal journeys into culture work, the pivotal moments that shaped their philosophies, and how their unique perspectives—grounded in both academic research and real-world leadership—inform their approach to collaboration, leadership, and building thriving teams.
🔍 What to Expect This Season
Get a preview of upcoming episodes exploring:
Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, team manager, or culture enthusiast, Collaborative Culture will challenge you to see culture not as a vibe, but as the operating system of your team.
📅 New episodes drop every other Wednesday at 8 AM Central.
👉 If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and share it with your community.
🔗 Connect with your hosts:
Kristine Gentry
Monica Smith
Thanks for Listening!
We’d love to hear from you.
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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