Creating a Culture That Actually Cares | Brian Mountjoy | Cause+Effect Podcast

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, CEO+ President of Dunham+Co, is joined by Brian Mountjoy, Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Co, for a conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a healthy organizational culture. Through stories ranging from chicken coops and workplace brackets to unforgettable moments of caring for people well, Trent and Brian unpack why culture is not created by slogans, parties, or values on a wall. It is shaped every day by intentional leaders who love their people, model their values, and create an environment where others feel seen, known, and cared for. Whether you lead a nonprofit, church, ministry, or business, this episode will challenge you to ask a simple but important question: what is one practical thing you can do today to strengthen the culture of your organization? _________ Chapters _________ 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – Why Culture Requires Proactive Investment 04:02 – Culture Is Not a One-Time Event 05:39 – What Chickens Can Teach Us About Leadership 11:46 – Loving People in the Way They Need to Be Loved 19:12 – Simple Ways to Make Culture Real 30:18 – Challenge to Leaders