Culture is rarely created by intention alone. More often, it's shaped by small moments and subtle signals. In the short voice note below, Rebecca shares a story about how a culture of silence can emerge without anyone ever planning for it.
This is just one example of the patterns explored throughout our book, Leading the Culture Journey.
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Every Team Has a Culture. Few Design One.
Most leaders think they don't have a culture problem. And they're right. What they have is a culture they're not really paying attention to.
Culture isn't just reflected in mission statements, values posters, or engagement survey results. It's revealed in everyday moments: whether people speak up in meetings, challenge ideas, share concerns, or stay silent.
One of the clearest examples of culture I've witnessed happened during a leadership training. The room was quiet and cautious until the CEO stepped out. Within minutes, people began sharing stories, asking questions, and having honest conversations.
Nothing about the training changed. The only thing that changed was who was in the room.
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