The vibe we feel at work has a significant impact on culture. Whether we’re working on the vibe or not, it’s happening and either elevating or harming workplace culture. Vibecast is a podcast that inspires positive vibes at work through stories and lessons, both the positive and negative experiences, shared by exceptional leaders.
What really brings people back to work? It is not just better furniture, trendy perks, or a polished office. It is trust, energy, and the human experience behind the data. ✨
In this replay episode, Kristi sits down with Sam Julka and Meghan Tooman, the founder and co-owner duo behind Doris Research, to unpack how workplace “vibes” are actually built. With Sam’s qualitative lens and Meghan’s quantitative expertise, they explore why leaders miss the mark when they focus only on numbers, why culture cannot be created without people, and how curiosity can reveal the real barriers holding teams back.
From return-to-office tension to the power of “sitting in the ick,” this conversation is a fresh reminder that people-first leadership starts with listening. If you want to create a workplace where people thrive, this one will challenge how you think about data, design, trust, and connection.
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Key Takeaways:
- Vibes come from values, behaviors, beliefs, and human energy.
- Data without insight leaves leaders asking why.
- Trust issues often get mislabeled as space problems.
- Curiosity unlocks barriers leaders cannot see themselves.
- Simple changes can create meaningful workplace transformation.
Kristi Skutvik
The vibe we feel at work has a significant impact on culture. Whether we’re working on the vibe or not, it’s happening and either elevating or harming workplace culture. Vibecast is a podcast that inspires positive vibes at work through stories and lessons, both the positive and negative experiences, shared by exceptional leaders in conversation with our Host, Kristi Skutvik. Kristi packages up key takeaways to help us take action steps that move the needle on employee engagement and the ultimate vibe we feel at work.