Culture Is the Way by Matt Mayberry Summary
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In "Culture Is the Way," former NFL player Matt Mayberry reveals why one in five Americans quit toxic workplaces. This Wall Street Journal bestseller transforms leadership thinking: is your organization's DNA built for excellence, or quietly driving talent away?
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Building a Culture That Transforms Organizations
Imagine walking into a workplace where people are genuinely energized, deeply connected to their purpose, and consistently delivering exceptional results. This isn't fantasy - it's the tangible outcome of intentional culture-building. As a former NFL linebacker turned leadership consultant, Matt Mayberry has discovered that culture isn't just a nice-to-have - it's the invisible force that determines whether an organization thrives or merely survives. In a world where 80% of workers remain disengaged and companies lose billions to toxic environments, the stakes couldn't be higher. Culture isn't something that happens by accident - it's either built "by design" or formed "by default." And the results an organization experiences directly reflect this foundation. The most successful organizations understand that culture precedes results, not the other way around. As legendary football coach Bill Walsh noted: "Champions behave like champions before they're champions." When built intentionally, a positive culture improves performance by creating employee energy, fostering alignment, establishing clear expectations, accelerating execution, and attracting top talent - turning ordinary companies into extraordinary ones.
The Hidden Traps and Roadblocks to Cultural Excellence
The Five-Step Blueprint for World-Class Culture
Creating a Cultural Purpose Statement That Resonates
Winning Hearts and Minds Through Collaborative Culture-Building
Where Culture Meets Strategy: The Commercial Imperative and Leadership Role
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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