70% of the workforce finds no meaning or joy in their work. That stat comes from Amy Lucan, Chief Joyologist at Tito's Handmade Vodka and culture strategist Ingrid Hobbs has spent 16+ years in global CPG and spirits brands trying to change it.

In this episode, Ingrid breaks down why companies keep destroying the cultures they've spent years building through performative DEI rollbacks, tone-deaf layoff communication, rigid nine-box sessions, and leaders who confuse a title with leadership. She also shares practical frameworks for building real employee trust, what remote culture actually requires, and why kindness is the most underrated business strategy of 2026.

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