--- title: Activating Greatness Podcast Episodes | Culture & Engagement description: "Culture & Engagement | Insights from Velocity Advisory Group’s Activating Greatness podcast: practical leadership, growth, and strategies to help you and your team excel." --- [![Velocity Advisory Group](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Velocity-Logo-2023-Wide-1.png)](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/) ☰ Menu - About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/about/) - [Meet Our Coaches](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/coaches/) - [Careers](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/careers/) - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/velocity-speakers/) - Solutions - [Culture & Engagement](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/culture-engagement/) - [DISC Assessments & Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/disc-assessments-training/) - [Employee Experience](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/employee-experience/) - [Executive Coaching](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/executive-coaching/) - [Family Business](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/family-business/) - [Leadership Development](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/leadership-development/) - [Sales Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/5cs-of-selling/) - [Strategy & Implementation](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/strategy-implementation/) - Resources - [Activating Greatness Podcast](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/case-studies/) - [News and Announcements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/news-and-events/) - [OrderDisc](https://orderdisc.com/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/upcoming-events/) - Industries - [Construction](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/construction/) - [Financial Services](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/financial-services/) - [Life Sciences](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/lifesciences/) - [Contact](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/contact/) Velocity Advisory Group # Activating Greatness Podcast Episode recaps, takeaways, and free tools from conversations with leaders who build great teams. Filter episodes Topic Culture & Engagement Leadership Mindset Communication & Coaching Team Alignment Accountability & High Performance Strategy & Change HR & People Strategy AI & the Future of Work Industry Construction Life Sciences & Healthcare Financial Services & Insurance Professional Services Technology Sports & Endurance Clear filters SortNewest firstOldest first Aug 31, 2026 | Episode 45 ## [Organizational Health: The Hidden Business Risk Boards Miss — with Jim Brown](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-45-organizational-health-jim-brown) OrgHealth Founder Jim Brown explains why organizational health is a board-level risk issue, not an HR program, and what 60% engagement costs your revenue. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-45-organizational-health-jim-brown) Aug 27, 2026 | Episode 44 ## [Culture Beats Strategy When Leaders Live It — with Mike Ansay](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-44-culture-beats-strategy-mike-ansay) Mike Ansay, CEO of an 80-year family business, explains why culture beats strategy only when leaders live it and how "give to get" drives his firm's growth. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-44-culture-beats-strategy-mike-ansay) Aug 24, 2026 | Episode 43 ## [Advancing Women in Construction: Fixing the Career Ladder — with Barb Allen](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-43-advancing-women-in-construction-barb-allen) Author Barb Allen explains why construction's career ladder looks equal on paper but not in practice, and how leaders can start advancing women in construction. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-43-advancing-women-in-construction-barb-allen) Jul 6, 2026 | Episode 36 ## [Employee Engagement: Fixing the Survive Work Problem — with Patrick Manigault](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-36-employee-engagement-patrick-manigault) Executive Coach Patrick Manigault explains why only 21% of employees feel engaged and how relational leadership and trust fix a survive work problem. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-36-employee-engagement-patrick-manigault) Jun 15, 2026 | Episode 33 ## [Leading Transformational Change: Why Shaping the Path Works — with Melissa Pepper](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-33-leading-transformational-change-melissa-pepper) Lead(h)er Founder Melissa Pepper explains how listening, shared ownership, and shaping the path turn transformational change into results that stick. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-33-leading-transformational-change-melissa-pepper) May 14, 2026 | Episode 29 ## [How to Build Company Culture Without Losing the Human Element — with Jeanne Hecht](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-29-ceo-owns-culture-jeanne-hecht) Lexitas CEO Jeanne Hecht on designing, measuring, and defending company culture every day without losing the human element. An Activating Greatness recap. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-29-ceo-owns-culture-jeanne-hecht) May 4, 2026 | Episode 26 ## [Intentional Leadership Is a System, Not a Mindset — with Michael Dixon](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-26-mind-the-fish-tank-michael-dixon) Michael Dixon of the University of Nebraska Medical Center explains why intentional leadership is a system, and why culture creates itself if you let it. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-26-mind-the-fish-tank-michael-dixon) Apr 20, 2026 | Episode 22 ## [From Access to Impact: Building Culture and Representation in Biotech — with Carolina Alarco](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-22-from-access-to-impact-carolina-alarco) Latinos in Bio co-founder Carolina Alarco on representation, leadership development, and building culture in biotech. An Activating Greatness recap. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-22-from-access-to-impact-carolina-alarco) Apr 13, 2026 | Episode 21 ## [Why Trust and Culture Drive Results in Construction — with Jesse Hernandez](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-21-why-trust-and-culture-drive-results-jesse-hernandez) Depth Builder founder Jesse Hernandez on why trust and culture drive results in construction, and why leaders must account for people being human. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-21-why-trust-and-culture-drive-results-jesse-hernandez) Jan 26, 2026 | Episode 5 ## [Culture Lives in Everyday Conversations, Not Mission Statements — with Ryan Payne](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-5-the-conversation-advantage-ryan-payne) Ryan Payne on why culture lives in everyday conversations, not mission statements, and why silence never means alignment. Activating Greatness recap. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-5-the-conversation-advantage-ryan-payne) Jan 9, 2026 | Episode 2 ## [Keep Teams Healthy Through Regular, Meaningful Conversations — with Brooke Page-Thompson](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-2-the-culture-shift-brooke-page-thompson) Velocity president Brooke Page-Thompson on the culture shift: why regular, meaningful conversations keep teams healthy and relationships strong. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-2-the-culture-shift-brooke-page-thompson) ## Ready to activate greatness on your team? Velocity Advisory Group helps leadership teams build the culture, strategy, and systems that let good people do their best work. 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