How to fix culture (beyond the team socials)


Earlier this week, I got asked a big one: “What drives culture?” It came from a senior leader who felt like he was doing everything right: The social events. The shoutouts. The themed Slack channels. And yet…their culture was crashing. He was frustrated, exhausted and at his wits' end. Here’s what I told him: Culture isn’t built on "fun,"It’s built on trust, respect, and integrity. The “fun” activities reinforce a healthy culture, they don’t create one. If your team doesn’t feel safe speaking...