COLIN ON CULTURE
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The Farmers Market
Culture isn’t something that’s written in stone, it's driven by social consensus and can be changed at any time.
On-demand and in-demand
When we are constantly on-demand we lose the time to focus on work that matters
The Dark Triad Toxic Leaders
Exposing the harm of narcissistic, psychopathic, and Machiavellian traits in the workplace
Red Tape
Needless bureaucracy harms workplace culture and lowers employee morale
Defined vs. Undefined
Consistent high-performance begins with a clearly defined culture that empowers teams and drives success.
Beware the blame throwers
When workplace cultures turn toxic, be on the lookout for those who throw blame around.
These individuals, who deflect responsibility and point the finger at colleagues for failures, are among the most destructive forces in any organisation's culture. They systematically undermine the psychological safety, collaboration and creativity that high-performing teams need to thrive.
Beyond National Food Days
Celebrating diversity with food is just the beginning. True cultural empathy involves understanding the stories, values, and communication styles that shape your colleagues. Let’s dive deeper to build stronger, more empathetic teams.