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414 | Encore: Building A Company Culture Of High Performers Who Never Want To Leave With Yuri Elkaim

February 16, 2026·59 min·5 clips
Yuri admits he was the problem causing team chaos until his brother called him out.
Amber interviews Yuri Elkheim about building a high-performing company culture in a virtual setting. Yuri shares his journey from being a chaotic quick-start entrepreneur to a strategic leader, emphasizing self-awareness, clear communication, and tools like the vision clarifier. He discusses remote team management, hiring strategies, and the importance of investing in team growth to prevent burnout and drive success.

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A practical reset for owners who want culture to stop creating constant friction.

Amber frames the episode around a plain leadership problem and keeps the focus on what teams actually do when things start drifting. The conversation with Yuri lands in practical territory: culture, onboarding, standards, and the habits that keep people pointed in the same…

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