Rethinking Organizational Culture: Why Managing Culture is a Leadership Imperative
(March 17, 2025) Culture doesn’t exist—at least not in the way we think it does. In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams is joined by John O. Burdett, Founder of Orxestra® Inc. and Leadership Advisor to TRANSEARCH International, to challenge conventional wisdom on organizational culture. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and consultant to global organizations, John offers a fresh, systems-based perspective on culture—why it’s often misunderstood, how it directly impacts performance, and why only one in five companies effectively manage it.
John explains:
- Why culture is a system—and why failing to manage it holistically leads to failure.
- The proven link between strong, agile cultures and long-term business performance.
- Why most leaders say culture is critical but spend too little time actively shaping it.
- How to hire with tomorrow’s culture in mind and create an adaptable, high-performing organization.
- The role of trust, leadership balance, and storytelling in driving cultural change.
If you’re a leader looking to understand how culture truly works—and how to leverage it as a competitive advantage—this episode is for you.
Tune in now to discover how to shape, measure, and manage culture with intention.
John also references TRANSEARCH’s recent Culture Survey, which provides fresh insights into how organizations are approaching culture management today. Check out the full results here.
