Building Excellent Cultures That Last | Steve & Israel Gandara

Culture isn’t a buzzword — it’s the invisible force that shapes decisions, behaviors, and long-term success.

In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Steve Gandara and Israel Gandara of Excellent Cultures, a leadership organization that has spent nearly five decades helping businesses, universities, and organizations build cultures rooted in purpose, clarity, and excellence.

Steve brings decades of experience working with corporate leaders and organizations to translate values into real-world behavior. Israel leads the Ignite Young Leaders initiative, equipping the next generation — especially Gen Z — with purpose-driven leadership skills and professional readiness.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why culture matters more than strategy

• What “excellent culture” actually looks like in practice

• How leaders can build strong cultures with small or growing teams

• What Gen Z leaders are looking for — and how organizations can respond

• How faith, purpose, and leadership intersect without being performative

• A deeper definition of prosperity beyond money or titles

This episode is practical, grounded, and deeply relevant for business owners, leaders, educators, and anyone responsible for shaping people and environments.

🔗 Learn more about Excellent Cultures and Ignite Young Leaders:
https://excellentcultures.com

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Until next time — stay faithful, stay fearless, and remember: freedom lives where faith and action meet.