Creating a Culture That Actually Cares | Brian Mountjoy

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