1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 If you’re a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Is your &quot;culture fit&quot; interview actually just a trap for hiring clones? We tackle the paradox of culture in game development. While many studios are abandoning &quot;culture fit&quot; to avoid echo chambers and bias, ignoring it entirely can lead to toxic hires that destroy trust and decision-making. Ben breaks down the two distinct types of culture—Taste vs. Operating System—so you can hire for high-stakes collaboration without sacrificing diversity of thought. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hiring “clones” feels good short-term, but creates blind spots that stall real problem-solving How to separate Taste Culture (optional vibes) from Operating System Culture (non-negotiables that ship work) How different decision-making and feedback models work, and how to choose the right one for your studio If you’re a lead or founder torn between team diversity and everyone “just getting it,” this episode gives you a clear framework to balance both—protecting your team’s operating system without creating an echo chamber. Connect with us: &amp;nbsp;🔗Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ &amp;nbsp;🔗BBG’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/ &amp;nbsp;🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames/# &amp;nbsp;🔗Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg &amp;nbsp;🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at:&amp;nbsp;info@valarinconsulting.com #GameDevLeadership #StudioCulture #GameIndustryHiring #TeamBuilding #BuildingBetterGames &amp;nbsp; Building Better Games https://buildingbettergames.gg/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40215260/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/198923810