Every workplace has a culture. But how often do we stop to think about how we're contributing to it?
We become accustomed to the way meetings are run, how decisions are made, and which behaviors are accepted. Over time, these patterns become so normal that we rarely question them or recognize our ability to change them.
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As Rebecca explains in the video above, culture is simply the way we relate with each other. And while leaders have significant influence, every person plays a role in shaping the culture around them.
The way we greet colleagues, respond to different perspectives, handle disagreements, and address challenges all contribute to the culture we experience.
We have more influence over workplace culture than we often realize. Every interaction is an opportunity to reinforce an existing pattern or help create a healthier one.
In our latest article, Rebecca explores how workplace cultures develop, why intentionality matters, and how each of us can begin creating positive change through our everyday actions.
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL SESSION
LIVE CULTUREJOURNEY® SERIES
The Unspoken Rules
Join Vidl Work facilitator, Lizi Oceransky, on October 22 for The Unspoken Rules, an interactive session exploring how cultural messages shape our mindset, work ethic, communication style, and relationships.
Using well-known Latino proverbs as a starting point, Lizi will invite participants to reflect on the messages they've inherited from their own backgrounds and how those messages influence trust, collaboration, assumptions, and interactions across differences.
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL SESSION
FIGHTS WORTH FIGHTING
Finding Strength in Struggle With Dolph Lundgren
Join us on October 27 for a special conversation between actor, filmmaker, and kidney cancer survivor Dolph Lundgren and Vidl Work co-founder Natalie Johnson, presented in partnership with the Kidney Cancer Association.
From navigating a difficult childhood and the pressures of fame to facing a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, Dolph will share how his experiences have reshaped his understanding of strength and resilience. Together, they'll explore what it means to find strength in life's challenges, even when we can't change what we're facing.
This special event supports the Kidney Cancer Association, with registration available for a donation of any amount starting at $1.
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STUFF WE LOVE
A LITTLE REMINDER TO TAKE A BREAK
Sometimes the best workplace advice comes in the form of a catchy song! In this clip, a creator sings about taking breaks during the workday. Stepping away, recharging, and permitting ourselves to pause are all part of a healthier work culture.
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