Managing difficult employees can be one of the biggest challenges for any leader. Whether it’s dealing with a bad attitude, repeated unproductive behavior, or consistent underperformance, it can feel overwhelming to know how to address these issues effectively. In this episode, we dive into 3 practical strategies for managing underperforming or challenging team members. Discover actionable tips to handle tough workplace situations with confidence and create a thriving, high-performing culture. Tune in now to learn how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and lead your team to success—even in the toughest circumstances!

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Do you believe 2025 could be your breakthrough year? In this episode, Kara shares five powerful questions to help you create a high-impact and deeply satisfying year. Should you focus on SMART goals, build new habits, think long-term, or reflect on the past? We dive into these strategies and more to give you the head start you need for a successful 2025!

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Discover how to avoid gossip and slander as a leader and protect your credibility and team morale. In this episode of The Culture Keepers Podcast, we discuss how careless words can undermine trust, respect, and connection within your workplace. Learn practical strategies like the THINK principle and neutral responses to stop gossip in its tracks.

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Think great customer service starts with training? Think again. This episode explores why the true key to a standout customer experience lies within your team. When you meet your employees' needs and foster a thriving workplace culture, exceptional service happens naturally. I encourage you to find practical strategies for assessing your culture, improving communication, and aligning actions with values. Let’s transform your team’s dynamics—and your customers' experience—starting from the inside out!

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Struggling to prioritize your to-do list and stay productive? In this episode, discover the practical productivity tips I had to learn amid a CRAZY year! Join me as I explain how to set clear priorities, delay email distractions, use the two-minute rule, and always give yourself extra time!

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Leadership is a roller coaster—full of highs and lows. In this episode, discover how purpose, perspective, and patterns can help leaders cultivate gratitude, even in challenging seasons. Learn practical tips for modeling gratitude, building resilience, and creating a culture of connection in your workplace. Tune in for inspiring leadership insights to help you thrive through the hard times.

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Articles Mentioned:

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and the Effects on the Brain: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Discover how workplace leaders can build connected cultures where creativity and trust thrive! In this interview, Kara List and Andy Crouch discuss fostering a healthy workplace culture, resolving conflict, and building trust through in-person connection. Andy explains the true meaning of culture, its biggest threats, and why mediated tools like Slack or email fall short for authentic collaboration. Learn about creating canopies of trust recognizing individuals, empowering teams, and fueling creativity.

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Discover why having a "best friend at work" can improve team engagement, safety, and productivity. Drawing on Gallup's research, this video explores how close connections at work impact performance, from fewer safety incidents to higher job satisfaction. Listen as Matthew Devine shares insights from his experience at a large utility company and tips on fostering genuine connections in your team, whether in remote or in-person environments. Check out my FREE ChatGPT Demo for leaders and leverage connection using AI today: https://www.heykaralist.com/demo GET MY WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TIP: https://www.heykaralist.com/newsletter Connect with Matthew Devine on Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kenneth-devine/ 🔔 Subscribe for more leadership tips and strategies: https://www.youtube.com/@KaraList

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Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!