070| How to Intentionally Build a Strong Company Culture as a Leader with Pat Kliever

Are you frustrated by high turnover, workplace gossip, or a team that just isn't thriving despite having a great product? You might have beautiful core values painted on your lobby wall, but if your team's everyday behavior doesn't match, your business is suffering from an "accidental culture". In Episode 70 of the Making a Masterpiece podcast, host Norbert Elnar sits down with Culture Architect Pat Kliever to reveal why workplace culture is ultimately defined by exactly what leaders choose to tolerate. Drawing from his experience working with organizations across Germany, Australia, America, and Switzerland, Pat shares how to intentionally design an environment where people feel safe, empowered, and aligned with your vision. Whether you are running a Kingdom business or leading a secular team, this episode gives you the exact blueprint to stop leaving your culture to chance and start leading by design. In this episode, you will learn: The Accidental Culture Trap: Why culture will create itself if you don't intentionally design it. The $8,000 Culture Test: A powerful story from Dave Ramsey’s company that proves what true psychological safety looks like in the workplace. 360-Degree Leadership: How to positively influence and shift your company's culture, regardless of whether you are leading the team, working alongside peers, or managing up to your boss. The Golden Circle: Why your team stays for the "Why" and the "How", even though the "What" pays the bills. Faith in the Workplace: Practical ways Christian entrepreneurs can bring Kingdom values (like servant leadership) into a secular office without making it weird or "cringey". Connect with Pat Website: ⁠https://patkliever.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@patkliever⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/patkliever⁠ Connect with Making a Masterpiece: We are passionate about building your faith and inspiring your business. If this conversation helped you rethink your leadership, please share it with a fellow entrepreneur or someone on your team. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a comment below—what is the hidden culture killer you are going to stop tolerating today? JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: A space for faith-driven leaders to connect, grow, and access trusted insights for business and life. ⁠https://masterpiece-business.com/⁠