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Culture Architects

Culture Architects

By: David J. Friedman
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 Most leaders know that a strong culture is a foundation for building a great organization, but great cultures don't just happen on their own. Rather, they're designed and built systematically, brick by brick. Each week, join David J. Friedman, the best-selling author of Culture by Design, as he speaks with extraordinary leaders, from all walks of life, and they share their biggest successes, failures, and lessons learned on their culture journeys. If you're searching for the best insights on building a high-performing culture, then Culture Architects, a production of ForbesBooks, is for you.Copyright CultureWise
Episodes
  • Episode 39 | Part One: Brian Roers

    Episode 39 | Part One: Brian Roers
    Jun 23 2025
    In this first of a two-part conversation, Brian Roers shares his journey of co-founding Roers Companies with his brother Kent, and becoming a culture champion along the way. Roers Companies is a multi-awarded multifamily and commercial real estate development firm based in Minnesota. It was founded in 2012 — and by 2024, was recognized by Inc. 5000 as the 344th fastest-growing private company in America. At the heart of their remarkable growth is their Culture Blueprint, and a daily commitment to their culture.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 38 | Part Two: Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport

    Episode 38 | Part Two: Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport
    Jun 9 2025
    David resumes the conversation with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport on designing Our Family Culture. Nancy and Steven explain how Our Family Culture shapes the way conversations are taking place between parents and children, and why repetition matters when parenting with purpose.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 38 | Part One: Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport

    Episode 38 | Part One: Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport
    Jun 2 2025
    What does it mean to be the Culture Architect of one’s family? Over the past year, David has worked with brother-sister duo and lifelong educators Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport to explore this question. In this episode, they recount the story of coming together and collaborating on Our Family Culture, a system designed to help parents be more purposeful in creating a healthy culture for their families.
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    25 mins
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