Answers from the Stairs
Welcome to Answers from the Stairs, an off-the-cuff chat with host Chris Vester. Chris is here to provide insight on all areas of your life; whether it be your business, your relationship, or your health. He believes that everyone can find their purpose and beat mediocrity by realizing their God-given talents. Chris is a long-time business owner and coach with the experience to help others like him to reach their potential.Tune in each week for tips on how to find all the answers you seek and believe in what you do.
Answers from the Stairs
E57: Culture Identity with Jay Doran
In this thought-provoking episode of Answers from the Stairs, we sit down with culture expert and thought leader Jay Doran to unpack the powerful relationship between personal identity, leadership, and organizational culture. Through raw conversation and real-life insight, Jay shares how our values, upbringing, and mindset shape not only who we are—but the environments we create.
- 00:00 Intro: Introducing Jay Doran and setting the stage for a conversation on identity and impact.
- 10:20 Fatherly Advice: How foundational wisdom shapes character, confidence, and core values.
- 20:35 Training for Growth: The importance of self-development and intentional learning as a lifelong discipline.
- 30:50 The Business Mindset: Shifting your perspective to lead, build, and think with clarity and purpose.
- 40:10 The Identity of Your Culture: Why your culture reflects your identity—and how to build one that truly matters.
Tune in for an episode that challenges conventional thinking, inspires intentional leadership, and offers a roadmap for cultivating culture with depth and authenticity.