Welcome, podcast listeners.
Insights on culture, employee engagement and organizational performance from Ann Melinger, CEO of bink.
About Ann
Ann Melinger is a nationally recognized expert in company culture, employee engagement, internal communication and change management.
As CEO of bink, she leads a team of senior advisors who help high-growth companies build cultures that align with business strategy and fuel organizational performance.
With more than 25 years of experience, Ann and her team have supported organizations of all shapes and sizes as they navigate pivotal moments of change, helping leaders strengthen culture, retain talent and build trust along the way.
A frequent speaker at events by IABC, PRSA, LEAP HR, Firstup, Simpplr, Staffbase, Poppulo and ContactMonkey, Ann is known for combining real-world case studies with actionable frameworks that leaders can use right away.
Hear more from Ann + the bink team
If you enjoyed hearing Ann on today’s podcast, you may also like these other conversations and contributions:
- Culture Powers Performance. And Communicators Are the Spark. (Article, Poppulo)
- From Buzzwords to Behavior: Building a Culture That Lives Its Values (Podcast, Staffbase)
- Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Engage Hard-to-Reach Employees (Webinar, Poppulo)
Our perspective at bink
At bink, we believe high-performing cultures don’t happen by accident.
They are designed with purpose, managed with intention and sustained through clear communication.
Our methodology integrates change management principles, evidence-based research and rapid-impact strategies to help organizations:
- Scale culture during key moments of growth
- Rebuild trust and alignment during leadership transitions and organizational change
- Navigate mergers and acquisitions with cultural clarity and cohesion
- Harness AI-driven shifts in work and leadership without losing trust or connection
Explore more of our thinking here:
- How employee feedback can help drive successful AI adoption in the workplace
- How a competency framework transforms company values into measurable performance
- Hiring for alignment: 5 tips to infuse values into the hiring process
- How to build trust during organizational change
- Creating company values that are true to your culture
- 3 Qualities of a high-performance company culture
Culture Coaching + Workshops
Looking for focused support without a full consulting engagement?
Ann and the bink team offer targeted coaching sessions and interactive workshops designed to help leaders and teams navigate culture challenges with clarity and confidence.