COLIN ON CULTURE
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Your most valuable strategic asset
Why culture needs to be at the start of strategy
Minding the gap
Humbly keeping your promises
Navigating workplace drama
How conflict drains team morale and performance
Trust requires repetition
Why small daily actions beat grand declarations
Recognition - as approved by Finance
Why real appreciation costs nothing at all
Sometimes it’s not them
How you say goodbye shapes who stays
Who’s allowed to be funny?
The hidden status cost of workplace jokes
Saying sorry sooner
Why quick, honest apologies rebuild trust at work
Meeting people where they are
Adapting your communication without losing yourself
Eat. Sleep. Rave. Repeat
How shared history bridges age gaps at work
Putting people into boxes
Building relationships, not making assumptions
No-one and everyone
Collaboration requires a desire for mutual success
The importance of origin stories
Empathy is only possible through understanding
You are not your personality profile
It’s a starting point, not the destination
Connection infrastructure: The work before work
Prioritising relationships and empathy
How culture affects our psychology
The way we work changes who we are
The importance of in-person time
Physical togetherness is scientifically important
Hoping for a happy accident
Three requirements of great collaboration
A sweet treat
Gifts are often appreciated, yet an unexpected compliment are always welcomed