In a dynamic new episode of The Burnout Club, host Patrice Bonfiglio interviews Chris Dyer, CEO, keynote speaker, and author of The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, who breaks down why culture isn’t just an HR concern—it’s the hidden driver behind burnout or breakthrough. Drawing on lessons from his own leadership journey, Dyer explains how rebuilding company culture from the ground up transformed his organization and helped it land on the Inc. 5000 list five times.
Dyer recalls the moment he realized the problem wasn’t the market or his employees—it was himself. “I literally looked in the mirror and went, ‘Hi, I’m Chris. I’m the problem,’” he said. Burned out and buried in unproductive meetings, he began reading hundreds of books and interviewing top leaders on his long-running podcast to distill what actually mattered. The result was a framework of seven cultural pillars: transparency, positivity, recognition, measurement, listening, uniqueness, and how mistakes are handled.
“Transparency is always the hardest,” Dyer shared. “Leaders want to hold onto information—maybe for power, or because it means people come to them. But once we shared everything, including our P&L, employees started solving problems we didn’t even know we had. We saved 30 percent on expenses without ever asking people to cut costs.”
He also described inventive ways to fight burnout, from using AI tools like Reclaim to protect personal time to enforcing true disconnection. “If you’re wired, you’re fired,” he said of his strict vacation rule. Employees on leave had to put up auto-replies making it clear emails would be deleted, with critical updates handled in live meetings upon their return. The result? Record-high engagement scores, reduced burnout, and employees who actually came back refreshed.
Listeners can watch the full conversation on YouTube, where Dyer also shares why “one-size-fits-one leadership” is the real key. “Stop trying to do it just like Google,” he advised. “Culture has to work for your unique team.”
About Chris Dyer:
Chris Dyer is a CEO, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of The Power of Company Culture, Remote Work, and The Great Resignation. Through leadership resources at chrisdyer.com, he helps companies create intentional cultures that drive engagement and sustainable success.
About The Burnout Club:
The Burnout Club Podcast is a community-driven platform that explores the intersection of professional success and burnout. Hosted by Patrice Bonfiglio, a seasoned hedge fund executive with nearly two decades of experience, the podcast delves into the realities of burnout in high-pressure environments.
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