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Culture Is Not What We Preach. It's What We Permit.
Culture isn’t built in all-hands meetings or value statements—it’s revealed in how people feel at the end of the day, how leaders show up under pressure, and what’s tolerated behind closed doors. In this post, we explore what culture really is, why it often goes unspoken, and how leaders can begin to align words with actions in a way that builds trust, belonging, and integrity.
Want to manage performance better? Repurpose the SMART methodology.
SMART goals neglect the need for shared communication and ongoing support. By reordering and revamping SMART to STRAM, we can start out on a better foot and open the door to better communication and performance.