The Culture Advantage
Every organization has a culture, whether by design or by default. The real question is: does your culture give you an advantage… or hold you back?
Hosted by Dr. Michael Baran, cultural anthropologist, speaker, author, and consultant with 30 years of experience, The Culture Advantage helps leaders, teams, and professionals navigate the hidden forces that shape workplace success. From everyday interactions to organizational systems, Dr. Baran uncovers and shares how culture drives engagement, retention, innovation, performance, and well-being.
Each episode delivers practical strategies, compelling stories, and fresh insights to help you create a healthier, more inclusive, and higher-performing workplace. Whether you’re an executive, manager, or team member, you’ll gain the tools to transform your culture and unlock the full potential of your people.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2025
The LIE About DEI: The Real Work that Drives Results – Part 3
DEI isn’t magic, it’s real work. And it’s worth it. In this episode, Michael Baran unpacks what DEI work actually does and how it can make a difference. Along the way, he provides some actionable tip…
Is DEI Dead? Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Still Matter – Part 2
DEI has been all over the news, as political attacks affect organizations of various types. Host Michael Baran clarifies how the attacks are misleading people about DEI work, explains why the work of…
The Truth About DEI: Myths, Meanings & Missteps - Part 1
DEI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of healthy, high-performing cultures. In this episode of The Culture Advantage Podcast, host Michael Baran breaks down what diversity, equity, and inclus…
Culture Isn’t What You Think: Foundations for Thriving Workplaces
Culture isn’t about food days, slogans, or posters on the wall; it’s about how people actually experience your organization every day.
In the premiere episode of The Culture Advantage Podcast, Dr. Mi…
Toxic Culture? Check Out Your Culture Advantage Instead
From hidden messages to everyday interactions to structures and policies, culture has a significant impact on how people feel, collaborate, and perform.
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Michael Baran s…