

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’s the vibe where you work—and how do you shift it for the better?
Culture expert Tim McCleary joins Kristi to unpack how trust, involvement, and a little bit of neuroscience can totally transform your team. From his days at NBC and GE to launching his movement Be Human, Tim brings stories, insights, and simple actions that help people-first leaders create workplaces that feel good and perform.
Let’s build better vibes—one human moment at a time. ✨
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Key Takeaways:
- Culture forms with or without intention—leaders must be proactive in shaping the environment they want.
- Trust is the foundation of high-performing teams and is deeply tied to psychological safety and openness.
- Involving employees in change fosters ownership, localization, and long-term success.
- Small, human gestures like smiling, listening, and being candid create ripple effects in team culture.
















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.