Episodes

Building an Intentional Culture Through Core Values and Consistent Systems featuring Kelly Knight

Building an Intentional Culture Through Core Values and Consistent Systems featuring Kelly Knight, President & Integrator of EOS Worldwide

Scaling Fast by Investing in People and Leadership Influences featuring Chris Sund

Creating a Culture of Accountability featuring Josh Mastel

Servant Leader or Selfish Leader? Coca-Cola’s Culture Secret featuring Mark Whitacre

Overcoming Business Challenges with AI featuring Nick Damoulakis

Culture, Purpose, and Leading From the Heart featuring Omid Khalifeh

Culture, Discipline, and Leading Through Tension featuring Brian Gottlieb

Empathy as Leadership Tool featuring Marina Ivanov

Values as Verbs and Operation Gratitude’s Shift to a Virtual FOB featuring Emily Schwartz

Leading Virtual Team Culture with Emotional Intelligence featuring Hugo E. Gomez

Culture in a People-First AI Organization featuring Rob Levin

Leading with Mental Health in Mind featuring Dr. Wayne Chappelle

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Dr. Wayne Chappelle, founder and lead psychologist at PsyOPTIMAL and co-author of Healing Your Hurting Mind, to talk about building a culture align...

People First Recruiting: Growth Mindset, and Go-Giver Culture featuring Ryan Hogan

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Ryan Hogan, founder and CEO of Talent Harbor, about “Culture From the Heart” as a people-first focus on developing those who solve the organization...

Building a Remote Culture with Humility, Passion, and Transparency featuring Brian Dosal

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Brian Dosal, CEO of Strety, about building culture through authentic leadership, core values, and transparency. Brian defines “culture from the hea...

Caring, Shared Purpose, and Building Culture That Lasts featuring Chris Polek

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Chris Polek, CEO of Polek & Polek, a distributor of copier and printer supplies to office equipment dealers across the U.S., about “culture from th...

Scaling Empathy and Kindness featuring Claude Silver

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX. Claude discusses the principles of 'kind candor' and emotional intelligence, emphasizing the importa...

Practical Tools for Heart-Centered Leadership featuring Justin Ricklefs

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Justin Ricklefs, the founder and CEO of the Guild Collective. They discuss the importance of incorporating heart-centered leadership within organiz...

Celebrating Heart-Centered Leadership: A Year in Review

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy reflect on their first year of interviewing visionary heart-centered leaders. They discuss the importance of authenticity, love, and trust in the workplace. The episod...

Guarding Your Heart: Cultivating an Elite Culture featuring Ryan Wall

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Ryan Wall, CEO of FHI. They discuss the profound impact of having a heart-centered culture within an organization. Ryan shares the key principles g...

Building a Culture of Delight featuring Lisa Nichols

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Lisa Nichols, CEO of Technology Partners, about the intentional creation of company culture. Lisa emphasizes the importance of core values, which s...

Eradicating Marketing Mediocrity featuring Jamie Shaver

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jamie Shaver, CEO and founder of AMPED, a full-service strategic marketing agency. Jamie shares her insights on integrating love and core values in...

Co-Creating a Unified Culture featuring Dr. Christopher Phelps

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Dr. Christopher Phelps, CEO of the Cialdini Institute, about developing a heart-centered business culture through co-creation and ethical influence...

Empowering Leadership: Embracing Change and Humanizing Workplaces featuring James Keyes

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by James Keyes, former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-11. James shares his insights on overcoming fear and inertia in business, leveraging the unique human ...

Core Values: Living is Giving featuring Dan Strull

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Dan Strull, CEO of Good Suite. Dan discusses the core values that drive his company's culture, including 'Living is Giving' and 'Continuous Develop...

Executing on Promises and Hustle Culture featuring Jeffrey Lerma

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jeffrey Lerma, President & CEO at Supply Solutions and Soap2o, a full-line distributor of janitorial supplies, packaging supplies, and office produ...

The Importance of Serving in the Hospitality Industry featuring Bruce Osterhaven

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Bruce Osterhaven, President of Big O Smokehouse. Bruce shares insights on the values and culture that guide his family-owned business, focusing on ...

Systematizing Connections and Building Culture featuring Darryl Lyons

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Darryl Lyons, co-founder and CEO of PAX Financial Group. The discussion focuses on the importance of authenticity in leadership and the impact it h...

Building People Through Business featuring Sam Thevanayagam

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Sam Thevanayagam, CEO at Parts Life, Inc. Sam discusses his unique approach to leadership, which focuses on using the business to build people rath...

Creating an Inspirational Workplace featuring Brian Turner

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Brian Turner, Vistage Chair and former CEO of Point B, to discuss the importance of creating a culture centered around human progress through peopl...

Building a Culture of Trust and Safety featuring Jamine Moton

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jamine Moton, the founder and CEO of Skylar Security, Skylar App, and Skylar Robotics. Jamine shares her journey from being a police officer to sta...

Authenticity, Trust, and Conscious Capitalism featuring Curtis Hite

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Curtis Hite, CEO of Improving. Curtis shares his insights on classic capitalism and the importance of focusing on values, authenticity, and care in...

Ruthless to Heartful Leadership featuring Jonathan Keyser

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jonathan Keyser, Managing Partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate, who shares his journey of transforming the cutthroat commercial real estate ind...

Building a Loving and Belonging Culture featuring Garry Ridge

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, and bestselling author of 'Any Dumb Ass Can Do It.' Garry discusses how to build a culture that ba...

Cultivating a Culture of Love and Care at Chick-fil-A featuring Michel Harding

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Michel Harding, the owner-operator of Chick-fil-A, to discuss the foundational principles behind Chick-fil-A's renowned company culture. Michael re...

Caring for Your People featuring Kate Volman

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Kate Volman, the CEO of Floyd Consulting. The discussion centers on fostering a heart-centered company culture through the Dream Manager program, w...

Building Culture in a Remote Environment featuring Andrew Cohen

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Andrew Cohen, the co-founder and CEO of Work Better Now. The discussion delves into the significance of creating a strong, mission-driven company c...

Creating Unforgettable Customer Experiences featuring Joe Thornton

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter's Coffee. They explore how Thornton infuses empathy, love, integrity, and humility into the workplace culture, impacti...

Fostering Growth and Excellence featuring Duane Guidry

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Duane Guidry, Principal at Chrane Food Service Solutions. The discussion delves into how intrinsic culture and heart-centered leadership play cruci...

The Role of Space in Creating Culture featuring Ian Stickland

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Ian Stickland, CEO of Charcoalblue, to explore the essence of heart-centered leadership and its impact on organizational culture. Ian shares insigh...

Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership featuring Patrick Lencioni

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Patrick Lencioni, founder and president of The Table Group. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how understanding one's ...

Building a Culture of Love and Authenticity featuring Amy Bruske

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Amy Bruske, President and Integrator at Kolbe Corporation. Amy highlights the importance of aligning employees' roles with their instinctive streng...

Titus Talent Strategies' Core Values with Jonathan Reynolds

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies. The discussion delves into the essence of heart-centered culture, emphasizing intentionality in ...

The Impact of Open Book Management with John Costello

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by John Costello, President and CEO of Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corporation. John shares his journey of transforming the company's culture from a...

Ripple Effect of Good Deeds in Business with Jeffrey Jaime

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jeffrey Jaime, CEO of Taurean. Jeffrey emphasizes the importance of trust, transparency, and authenticity in leadership. He shares how his company’...

Building Authentic Organizational Culture with Brandon West

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Brandon West, the founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, a marketing agency dedicated to cultivating trust and awareness online. The c...

Embracing Culture and Net Weaving with Mark Murphy

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Mark Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group. They explore pivotal leadership concepts such as the importance of growing people, the irreplac...

The Working Genius Model with Trace Blackmore

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Trace Blackmore, President of Blackmore Enterprises, to discuss the profound impact of culture in business. Trace emphasizes the role of culture in...

Identifying Informal Influencers with John Howe

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by John Howe, the CEO of American Pipe and Supply, a wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, plumbing fixtures, and fire sprinkler materials....

Cultivating a Craftsman Culture and Servant Leadership with Caleb Woods

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Caleb Woods, CEO and Senior Software Craftsman at Role Model Software. Caleb discusses the unique culture at his company, emphasizing the importanc...

Building a People-Centric Culture with Jon Kronemeyer

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Jon Kronemeyer, President of dahl Valve. Jon shares insights into creating a people-centric culture that emphasiz...

How Core Values Drive Success with Josh Hendrickson

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Josh Hendrickson, president of Wilson Lumber Company. Josh shares his company's core values, hiring practices, and management system, emphasizing t...

Leadership, Influence, and Heart-Centered Culture Featuring Tim Lupinacci

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Tim Lupinacci, chairman and CEO of Baker Donelson, one of the nation's largest law firms. Tim elucidates his approach to leadership, focusing on in...

Creating a Culture of Personal Development Featuring John Marvin

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by John Marvin, President and CEO of Texas State Optical in Houston, Texas. John shares his insights on building a company culture rooted in sincerity...

Why Putting Customers First is the Ultimate Business Strategy? Featuring Coley Herrin

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Coley Herrin, President and CEO of PDI in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The discussion focuses on establishing and maintaining a heart-centered culture i...

Honoring Heritage and Leading with Intentionality featuring Doug McNamee

In this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Daryl Amy engage with Doug McNamee, President of Field and Stream. Doug emphasizes the importance of honoring the history and heritage of the brand while focusing on moderni...

Building a Culture of Investment, Rewarding, and Giving featuring Reid Hutchison

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Reid Hutchison, COO of HOH Water Technology, to explore the company's values and long-term vision. Reid delves into the importance of intention...

Fostering Creativity and Culture in Business Leadership featuring Jordan Buning

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jordan Buning, CEO of DDM Marketing and Communications, to delve into the interplay between creativity and company culture. The discussion expl...

Building a Caring Culture featuring Kip Miller

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Kip Miller, CEO of Eastern Industrial Supplies. Kip shares his journey from starting his career in the 1980s to leading a company that emphasiz...

Empowering Employees Through Heart-Led Leadership featuring Brent Pohlman

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Brent Pohlman, CEO of Midwest Labs and author of 'Leaders Look Within.' Brent shares insights on how authentic leadership and a focus on positi...

Leading a Business Turnaround featuring Sandi Ratcliff

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Sandi Ratcliff, CEO of the Fischer Group, to discuss how prioritizing culture can lead to transformative success. Sandi shares her experiences ...

Challenges and Solutions in Real Estate featuring Joe Killinger

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Joe Killinger, co-founder of Commercial Brokers International. Joe discusses the importance of company culture in the workplace, emphasizing th...

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement featuring Kevin Hambrice

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Kevin Hambrice, CEO of TerraSource Global. Kevin shares his experiences and strategies in creating a thoughtful, sincere, and genuine workplace...

Leading with CARE: Communication, Awareness, Responsibility, and Energy featuring Steve Preston

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Steve Preston, the president of Performance Food Service, Fairfield, Ohio. Steve discusses his leadership philosophy focused on genuine engagem...

Innovative and Unconventional Culture in the Publishing Industry featuring David Hancock

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, to discuss the development of an innovative and unconventional culture in the publishing ind...

LearnIt CEO Damon Lembi Shares His SECRET to Leading with Integrity

In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Damon Lembi, CEO of LearnIt. The discussion centers around building a heart-centered culture within organizat...

Leading with Empathy: The Heart of Enviro-Master's Corporate Culture featuring Tod Bierling

In the inaugural episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Tod Bierling, President and CEO of EnviroMaster Services, to discuss building a people-centric corporate culture. Tod emphasizes the i...

Introduction to Culture From The Heart

In the inaugural episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy discuss their mission to showcase heart-centered business leaders who build authentic, trust-based cultures. They emphasize the profound impact of l...

Culture from the Heart Trailer

Welcome to the Culture from the Heart Podcast, on the From the Heart Business Network. In a business world where employees and customers crave authenticity and trust, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are on a mission to find and showcase heart-c...