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836: How do you gain more experience? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 01/07/2026

835: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 01/05/2026

834: Harsh Partners (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/29/2025

833: Using Storytelling in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/22/2025

832: Five phrases to avoid (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/17/2025

831: How to Hold Networking Conversations (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/15/2025

830: Speed is the wrong focus area (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/03/2025

829: Case length and details (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12/01/2025

828: Career rotation vs. progression (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/26/2025

827: Estimation = Brainstorming = Structures (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/24/2025

826: Leadership versus teamwork answers (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/19/2025

825: Six priorities for case interviews (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/17/2025

824: Why candidates fail profit cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/12/2025

823: Difference between learning and practicing (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11/05/2025

822: The importance of communication (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10/15/2025

821: If you speak english (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10/13/2025

820: The candidate that we took (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10/08/2025

819: Brainstorming (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10/06/2025

818: Exit opportunities (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10/01/2025

817: Culture by Design: How Leaders Drive Strategy, Execution, and Performance with Krista White 09/29/2025

817: Culture by Design: How Leaders Drive Strategy, Execution, and Performance with Krista White In this episode, Krista White, coauthor of Culture Design and cofounder of Culture Design Lab explains how leaders can treat culture as a strategic lever rather than an HR initiative. 1. Culture is inseparable from strategy Krista stresses that culture cannot be treated as background. It determines whether strategic plans survive contact with execution. “We were noticing that there was a gap in people knowing how to connect culture with strategy. Our hope is that this book serves as a practical guide.” Leaders who design culture deliberately create alignment and resilience. Those who ignore it risk drift and underperformance. 2. Leadership presence remains essential Digital tools cannot replace visible leadership. “Everyone should be able to get five minutes with you. The CEO should not be a high on a hill person who is not reachable.” Walking the floor and observing frontline conditions show employees what leadership values. 3. Rituals make values real Rituals translate values into behavior. “The rituals that stick are the ones tied directly to your business model and purpose not borrowed from another industry.” 4. Resistance is part of the process Cultural change often meets skepticism. Krista advises leaders to treat adoption like marketing. “Think of it like marketing. You need many touches before someone clicks buy. Culture change requires consistency and repetition.” Consistency reduces resistance. 5. Context shapes culture Best practices cannot be copied blindly. “I used to think there was one right way for culture to look. I learned it is industry and context dependent.” The principle is to design culture that fits your strategy and market position. 6. Leadership lessons that endure Krista learned two lessons from her father James White that remain relevant for executives Discipline and preparation: “Practice makes perfect.” Balance and resilience: Never sacrificing family relationships even under pressure. 7. A broader leadership mission Krista frames her work around freedom and engagement. “My why is to do my part in creating a freer and more joyful world for everyone. For me that is through storytelling.” Organizations perform best when employees can bring their full selves to work. 📚 Get Culture Design here: Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: /episode/index/show/caseinterviewpreparation/id/38392455