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Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

230 | 5 Behaviors That Are Eroding Your Culture

Oct 30, 2023
This episode discusses five behaviors that erode team culture, such as conflict avoidance and excessive politeness. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, setting expectations, and peer accountability. The episode also encourages reflection and offers a free webinar on building stronger culture.
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Quick takeaways

  • Politeness can create false harmony and toxic cultures; fostering a culture of healthy conflict requires open and respectful disagreement.
  • Clear direction and expectations are essential for team alignment, motivation, and productivity, and leaders should provide a balance of vision and specific goals to keep the team focused.

Deep dives

Behaviors That Erode Culture: Being Too Polite

Being overly polite in teams often leads to avoidance of conflict and lack of honest communication. Good teams understand the importance of healthy conflict and engage in respectful debates. Politeness can create false harmony and toxic cultures. Encouraging open and respectful disagreement, asking questions, and seeking understanding can foster a culture of healthy conflict.

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