Episode #37
Re-Culture: Restoring Connection, Collaboration & Trust in the Workplace | Adam Markel | Christopher Salem | Sustainable Success Show EP37
What happens when an organization becomes disconnected, and the culture that once brought people together starts working against them? In this episode of the Sustainable Success Show, Christopher Salem sits down with Adam Markel, CEO of WORKWELL Labs, resilience researcher, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Pivot, Change Proof, and Re-Culture, to explore how leaders can restore connection, collaboration, trust, and resilience in today's increasingly disconnected workplace.Adam has spent more than a decade helping business leaders transform dysfunctional cultures into thriving environments built on trust, collaboration, and innovation. A former attorney and CEO of a major business and personal development training company, Adam combines practical business strategies with accelerated learning techniques. His foundational understanding of high-performance teamwork and crisis management began during his years as a Jones Beach lifeguard and ocean first responder. His latest book, Re-Culture: A Leadership Guide to Restore Connection, Collaboration, and Trust in Today's Disconnected Workplace, challenges leaders to rethink culture, not as a list of values on a wall, but as a daily practice. Adam's central message is powerful: Re-Culture is collective resilience. In this episode, we discuss: • Why workplace disconnection has become a major leadership and organizational challenge • Why culture must be practiced daily rather than simply defined by values and mission statements • How psychological safety, accountability, and trust create stronger teams • Why micromanagement creates “micro-organizations” and how leaders can break that cycle • How leaders can build resilience and alignment during constant change and disruption • The connection between employee engagement, retention, wellbeing, and organizational performance • Why human-centered leadership remains a competitive advantage in an increasingly technology-driven workplace• How leaders can replace fear-based structures with trust and shared responsibility • Practical ways to restore connection and collaboration in hybrid and remote environments • Why sustainable success requires people to work well together Adam offers a powerful perspective on the future of leadership and workplace culture. His work demonstrates that organizations don't become resilient simply by responding better to disruption; they become resilient by intentionally creating cultures where people feel connected, trusted, accountable, and empowered to contribute. Connect with Adam Markel WORKWELL Labs:https://workwelllabs.com Adam Markel Official Site:https://adammarkel.com Adam Markel Online Press Kit:https://adammarkel.onlinepresskit247.com/The Re-Culture Podcast:https://adammarkel.com/podcasts Adam Markel Speaker One-Pager:https://adammarkelworkwell.my.canva.site/bureau-website-2025-workwell-adam-markel-speaker-package Adam's New Book — Re-Culture: A Leadership Guide to Restore Connection, Collaboration, and Trust in Today's Disconnected Workplace https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Re-Culture/Adam-Markel/9798895656341 About the Host For almost nine years, Christopher Salem has empowered business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations to grow with clarity, emotional intelligence, and sustainable strategy. Through thought-provoking weekly conversations, the Sustainable Success Show delivers practical insights that help leaders thrive in today’s evolving marketplace. #ChristopherSalem #AdamMarkel #WORKWELLLabs #ReCulture #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #WorkplaceTrust #TeamCollaboration #EmployeeEngagement #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceResilience #HumanCenteredLeadership #HighPerformingTeams #EmployeeRetention #WorkplaceWellbeing #RemoteWork #HybridWork #Accountability #LeadershipResilience #OrganizationalChange #EP37
