Breakfast Leadership Show Deep Dive: Culture Misalignment – Warning Signs and Solutions
Episode Summary:
Culture misalignment is one of the most overlooked threats to organizational performance. In this episode, we explore how a disconnect between your values and day-to-day practices can quietly undermine productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. Drawing on "Workplace Culture" by Michael D. Levitt, we identify the most common early warning signs of misalignment and share practical strategies to course-correct before it becomes a crisis.
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The definition of culture misalignment , and why it’s rarely obvious at first
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Real-world examples of value disconnects (wellness, inclusion, leadership)
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7 subtle signs your culture might be out of alignment, including:
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High turnover of top talent
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Unclear or inconsistent decision-making
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Gossip, cliques, and eroded communication
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“That’s not my job” attitudes
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Burnout and mental health issues
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Lack of innovation or engagement
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Leadership not modeling core values
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The cost of ignoring these signals
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5 actionable strategies to realign your culture before deeper damage sets in
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“Misalignment isn’t loud at first. It’s a whisper in disengagement, a shrug during meetings, a turnover stat no one wants to explain.”