Early career insights at Lazard: a profit-driven culture and its powerful impact.
Debilitating effects of poor company culture: lack of purpose, unclear trajectory.
Good vs. bad cultures: the defining factor is clarity of purpose.
Ben Perkins' story: saving a brand through cultural shift focusing on profit.
The importance of aligning incentives with culture for lasting impact.
Brand leaders: use the tariff crisis to drive culture change & incentives.