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Culture Matters

Subbu Kalpathi
Manager Engagement
Rest
Four Day Week
Regret
Engagement
Facilitation
State Of the Global Workplace 2026
Workaholism
Well-Being
Organizational Culture
Gallup
Psychological Safety
Remote Work
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Energy
Longevity
Mitochondria
Organizational Health
Stress

Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development expert Subbu Kalpathi talks with leading academics, researchers, authors, corporate leaders, consultants and subject matter experts on the topic of organizational culture. From harnessing the science of happiness at work to innovations such as the 4-day workweek, Culture Matters will challenge the way you think about your people strategy for the ... more

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Saurabh Nigam is a seasoned HR leader, entrepreneur, and author of People Powered Startups. Over the last two decades, he has helped build and scale people functions across some of India's most prominent startups and high-growth organizations, includ... more

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Dr. Marcus Ranney is a physician, entrepreneur, explorer, and founder of Human Edge, a longevity science company focused on helping individuals and organizations improve health, energy, and performance. He is the author of At the Human Edge and Good ... more

Rebecca Hinds is Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean, a researcher of organizational behavior and collaboration, and the author of the bestselling book Your Best Meeting Ever. Over the course of her career, Rebecca has studied how people work toge... more

Jim Harter is Chief Scientist for Workplace Management and Wellbeing at Gallup and one of the world’s leading researchers on employee engagement, wellbeing, and organizational performance.

For decades, Jim has studied how people experience work—what... more

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Marcus Ranney
Physician, entrepreneur, author; founder of Human Edge; longevity and performance specialist
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Episode: Decoding the science of longevity with Dr. Marcus Ranney
Rebecca Hinds
Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean; author of Your Best Meeting Ever
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Episode: When meetings become acts of sabotage with Rebecca Hinds
R. Gopalakrishnan
Industry leader with roles at Unilever and Tata Group
Independent author/consultant
Episode: The legacy of Chanakya and Sun Tzu with R Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac
Nirmala Isaac
Doctoral scholar researching organizational behavior, leadership and sustainability
SP Jain School of Global Management
Episode: The legacy of Chanakya and Sun Tzu with R Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac
Vinay Kumar
Leadership facilitator and organizational development expert
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Episode: The Leader As Facilitator with Vinay Kumar
Pawan Kumar Marella
Global business leader; author of Dear Rookie, Don't Panic
Unilever (former); Author
Episode: Uncovering the Rookie Playbook with Pawan Kumar Marella
Jim Harter
Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing at Gallup
Gallup
Episode: Engagement, Well-being and the Future of Work with Jim Harter
Malissa Clark
Professor, head of the Psychology Department at the University of Georgia; author of Never Not Working
University of Georgia
Episode: Burnout is preventable: Rethinking healthy work with Malissa Clark
Daniel Pink
Author and thought leader on work, behavior, and motivation
Episode: Reframing Regret as an Engine for Growth with Daniel Pink

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Subbu Kalpathi
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Burnout is preventable: Rethinking healthy work with Malissa Clark
Q: Why did you decide to write about this subject?
The subject emerged from a meta-analysis during graduate school showing the detrimental effects of workaholism and a gap in understanding; the research showed clear room for contribution and personal relevance, especially given the author's own experiences with overwork.
Why learning to fail well can be a superpower with Amy Edmondson
Q: How should organizations approach failures and errors to extract meaningful learning?
Differentiate between errors and failures, acknowledge that intelligent failures in new territory can be valuable, pause to analyze what happened, identify contributors and external factors, and use those insights to inform future efforts.
Why learning to fail well can be a superpower with Amy Edmondson
Q: What are the common myths about psychological safety that leaders should stop believing?
The biggest myth is that psychological safety equals being nice or avoiding discomfort; in reality, safety involves freedom from harm while embracing the discomfort that comes with learning and speaking up in service of improvement.
Why learning to fail well can be a superpower with Amy Edmondson
Q: Could you define psychological safety in your own words for listeners who may be new to the concept?
Psychological safety is a belief that the work environment supports interpersonal risk-taking, where people feel permission to speak up, admit mistakes, ask questions, and share ideas without fear of humiliation or punishment, enabling a learning-focused culture.
The legacy of Chanakya and Sun Tzu with R Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac
Q: Why these two specific characters from history, Chanakya and Sun Tzu? What is the inspiration behind that choice?
They were chosen because they represent complementary strands of statecraft and strategic thinking—Chanakya focusing on governance and internal administration, Sun Tzu on warfare, judgment, and timing—offering a lens to examine India-China relations and the long arc of cross-cultural exchange.

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Culture Matters focuses on learning, leadership, and organizational development through conversations with academics, researchers, authors, and senior practitioners who explore how culture shapes performance, well-being, and the future of work. Episodes frequently cover topics like employee engagement, psychological safety, the four-day workweek, rest and creativity, and practical leadership practices grounded in research. Notable angles include evidence-based approaches to culture change, the role of managers in shaping experiences, and AI as a tool to augment leadership rather than replace it. The show tends to attract listeners who want rigorous, data-informed perspectives on people strategy and organizational design, with actionable tak... more

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