Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate

Boyden Managing Partner Wendy Wilsker joins The Development Debrief podcast with Texas A&M Foundation leaders to discuss how intentional culture work drives talent recruitment, retention, and authentic leadership.

By Wendy Wilsker

Boyden Managing Partner Wendy Wilsker joined The Development Debrief podcast, hosted by Kathryn Van Sickle, for an insightful discussion on organizational culture and talent strategy. Sponsored by Boyden Executive Search firm, this episode features Wendy alongside Jill Trego and Chastity Carrigan from the Texas A&M Foundation.

The conversation explores how Texas A&M’s intentional culture work is shaping the way they recruit, retain, and develop top talent. Together, the guests unpack what the organization celebrates and tolerates, how values guide decision-making during challenging times, and the importance of living their “why” authentically. Wendy shares her perspective on aligning leadership with culture and how Boyden supports organizations in building resilient, values-driven teams. This episode offers practical strategies for leaders seeking to strengthen culture and drive sustainable growth.

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About the Author

Wendy Wilsker

Managing Partner, United States
Global Practice Co-Leader, Non-Profit Organizations

Wendy Wilsker has dedicated her entire career to the non-profit sector, serving in leadership roles within charitable organizations and working alongside them as an executive recruiter and consultant. She excels at identifying the unique challenges and opportunities non-profits face, and partners with senior leadership to build successful organizational structures, teams and advancement programs.