The One With The Culture Shock Absorber - Eric Stone E219

What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... How do you actually build a culture that sticks — one that survives chaos, grows talent, and actually gets results? Eric Stone has spent nearly 30 years leading through culture. From building the “think tank” inside Enterprise Rent-A-Car to crafting his own hourglass framework, Eric takes us through real-world stories that show culture is more than posters and values. It’s behaviors in action. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome Eric Stone 1:15 The family road trip that inspired a book 2:46 Culture isn’t a poster — it’s action 3:38 Building a real culture with the “think tank” 5:54 Trust starts at interview, not orientation 8:38 Johnny the Bagger and culture ripple effects 12:54 Seeing the real frontline experience 14:05 The Hourglass approach 16:12 First Class Lounge 18:54 Culture turnaround — what it really takes 24:28 Why execution depends on culture Guest links: 📘 Book: ericdstone.com 💼 LinkedIn: Eric Stone 🎤 Speaking: clearpathventures.com If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests: ✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport ✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter cxpassport.kit.com/signup ✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.com I"m Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport.