Leadership Drives Culture—and Results with Steve Woods
Tue Feb 03 2026
Strong businesses don’t win by accident—they win because leadership drives culture, and culture drives results.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why leadership happens through everyday conversations
• How culture actually creates sustainable profitability
• What “walk-around leadership” really looks like
• Why behavior matters more than words
• How to spot leaders who are—or aren’t—teachable
Debra Pearlman sits down with leadership veteran Steve Woods, former Chief Human Resources Officer and international business leader, to unpack what most companies get wrong about culture, accountability, and performance.
Drawing from decades at organizations like American Express, Whirlpool, and Crayola, Steve shares practical insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives who want real results—not just good intentions.
If you’re tired of choosing between “being nice” and “hitting the numbers,” this conversation reframes the entire debate. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how great leaders create environments where people—and profits—thrive.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph
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Strong businesses don’t win by accident—they win because leadership drives culture, and culture drives results. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why leadership happens through everyday conversations • How culture actually creates sustainable profitability • What “walk-around leadership” really looks like • Why behavior matters more than words • How to spot leaders who are—or aren’t—teachable Debra Pearlman sits down with leadership veteran Steve Woods, former Chief Human Resources Officer and international business leader, to unpack what most companies get wrong about culture, accountability, and performance. Drawing from decades at organizations like American Express, Whirlpool, and Crayola, Steve shares practical insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives who want real results—not just good intentions. If you’re tired of choosing between “being nice” and “hitting the numbers,” this conversation reframes the entire debate. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how great leaders create environments where people—and profits—thrive. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04 Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph