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How To Build Good Culture (no more entitled employees)

πŸ“… July 18, 2025 ⏱️ 1:15:49 🎀 Jered Williams, Eddie Barkerst

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  • 0:00
    The Death Walk Challenge
    Jered introduces Eddie and talks about their upcoming 24-hour 'Death Walk' event, highlighting its goals of pushing mental limits and building relationships.
  • 1:51
    From Technician to GM
    Eddie explains how he transitioned from a technical role to a general manager, realizing the importance of creating steps and leading people rather than just performing tasks.
  • 2:50
    Tackling Entitlement Culture
    Eddie discusses how a well-intentioned culture of perks at Prospector accidentally fostered entitlement and negative attitudes among employees.
  • 4:07
    Defining and Shaping Culture
    Eddie shares his definition of company culture as 'what you allow' and explains how implementing performance dashboards and in-office CSRs helped reshape the company's dynamics.
  • 5:39
    Dealing with Employee Pushback
    Eddie details his strategy for addressing employee non-compliance, emphasizing one-on-one conversations first, but being prepared to confront issues publicly if necessary.
  • 6:40
    Motivation and Inadequacy
    Eddie reveals his core motivation: the fear of inadequacy, which drives him to continuously learn, research, and improve his skills to excel in his role.
  • 8:20
    Sacrifice for Family
    Jered and Eddie discuss the importance of a man's professional success and the sacrifices made to provide for family, challenging societal norms about work-life balance.
  • 11:47
    Delayed Gratification
    Eddie emphasizes the importance of delayed gratification and making sacrifices today to achieve long-term goals and avoid financial strain.

Speakers

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Jered Williams
Host
E
Eddie Barkerst
General Manager at Prospector (formerly)

Key Takeaways

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To build a strong team, empower employees to create solutions rather than just follow instructions, especially in management roles.

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Be mindful of how 'perks' can inadvertently foster an entitlement culture; clearly define expectations and performance metrics.

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Implement transparent performance dashboards to allow numbers to sort hierarchy, reducing unproductive internal conflicts and encouraging self-assessment.

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Prioritize in-person communication over remote interactions for better clarity, connection, and faster problem-solving within your team.

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Address undesirable behaviors and attitudes promptly and privately initially; be prepared to address public challenges publicly to maintain authority.

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Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and skill development within yourself and your team, motivated by a desire to be competent and effective.

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Recognize that a supportive home environment, where a partner enables focus on career growth, is crucial for an entrepreneur's success and ability to provide for their family.

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