{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Shape Workplace Culture Without Being the Boss with Natalie Johnson","description":"Workplace culture is often treated as something leadership or HR creates and employees either enjoy or endure. Natalie Johnson sees it differently. Culture exists anywhere people are working together, and every person contributes to it through how they communicate, respond to conflict, support colleagues, handle disagreement, and show up when things get difficult. Natalie joins Julia Toothacre to discuss workplace culture as a career skill. They explore how much influence individual employees actually have, why culture can vary dramatically between teams inside the same organization, what happens when a leadership change alters an environment you once loved, and how to recognize when you have done what you can and it may be time to leave. They also examine a difficult workplace problem that organizations sometimes avoid: the high performer whose behavior damages everyone around them. What We Discuss   Why workplace culture is created through relationships and behavior, not perks or company initiatives   How team culture can differ significantly from the broader organizational culture   What it means to treat culture awareness and influence as a career skill   How your \u201cinner operating system\u201d affects the energy and behavior you bring into a workplace   What employees can do when a new leader changes a previously healthy team culture   How to know when discomfort is part of growth and when staying requires becoming someone you do not want to be   Why protecting a toxic high performer can send a damaging message to the rest of the organization   About Natalie Johnson Natalie Johnson is the Chief Visionary Officer of ViDL Work and co-author of Leading the Culture Journey. She leads business development, strategy, and innovation while also working directly with organizations through keynotes, training, coaching, and culture-change initiatives. With 30 years of experience in human performance, resilience, and leadership development, Natalie brings a practical, human-centered approach to workplace culture. She holds a master\u2019s degree in Wellness Promotion and is an industry-recognized performance coach, keynote speaker, Certified Dare to Lead\u2122 Facilitator, and Wellcoaches\u2122 Certified Coach. Connect with Natalie LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/natalie-johnson-speaks\/ Instagram: @culture_speaker @ViDLWork YouTube: ViDL Work Natalie Johnson Speaks: www.nataliejohnsonspeaks.com ViDL Work: www.vidlwork.com Leading the Culture Journey Book: www.vidlwork.com\/culturejourneybook Control Your Career Read The Blog:  https:\/\/ridethetidecollective.com\/2026\/09\/08\/shape-workplace-culture-without-being-the-boss\/ Explore all episodes:  https:\/\/ridethetidecollective.com\/podcast\/ Connect with Julia on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juliakrussell\/ Visit the website: https:\/\/ridethetidecollective.com Get career resources: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/ridethetidecollective.com\/free\/ ","author_name":"Control Your Career: Career Growth and Strategy for Ambitious Professionals","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ridethetidecollective.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42791565\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42791565"}