The Program audiobook cover - Success isn’t just about winning once—it’s about building a culture that can win again and again, through clear core values, steady standards, strong teammates, and calm communication that holds up even when pressure is high.

The Program

Success isn’t just about winning once—it’s about building a culture that can win again and again, through clear core values, steady standards, strong teammates, and calm communication that holds up even when pressure is high.

Eric Kapitulik

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Chapter Overview

Description

This audio summary explores Eric Kapitulik’s leadership approach through the lens of “championship culture”—the kind of culture that helps teams perform consistently, not just occasionally. It focuses on practical building blocks: defining core values, setting goals and behavioral standards, developing leaders, and strengthening communication so the team can execute under stress.

Along the way, Kapitulik draws lessons from high-stakes environments, including military and sports settings, to show how clarity and accountability can help any group—business units, teams, or organizations—work together with trust and purpose. The message is steady and grounded: success becomes more likely when people know what they stand for, what they’re aiming at, and what “good” looks like every day.

Who Should Listen

  • Leaders and managers who want a clear framework for building a high-performance culture based on values, standards, and accountability.
  • Teammates and individual contributors who want to understand how to contribute at a high level, even without formal leadership authority.
  • Coaches, project leads, and team builders who want simple tools for communication and execution under pressure.

About the Authors

Eric Kapitulik is the CEO and founder of The Program, a team building and leadership development company that works with businesses and teams across the United States. He and his team draw on lessons from demanding environments to help organizations strengthen culture, alignment, and performance.