Doubling Down on Culture When Growth Gets Tough

In the latest episode of Past the Pitch, I had the opportunity to talk with Robin Mee, CEO of MeeDerby, about something every business leader is thinking about right now:

➡️ How do you build a strong, loyal team when growth slows down?

Robin has led her company through 36 years of economic cycles — always by focusing on the same core idea: culture first. We talked about the specific strategies MeeDerby uses to stay connected as a fully remote team, why celebrating small wins matters, and how investing in people — even during downturns — is the foundation for long-term success.

Robin shared a great insight that stuck with me:

“Even through compressed growth, we invest in our people, in education, in training — because we know this too will change.”

If you’re a leader thinking about how to create a resilient, future-ready organization, you won’t want to miss this one.