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10 silent culture killers every leader needs to know: 1. When you don't communicate or give feedback. 2. When you haven't set clear job expectations. 3. When you promote the wrong people. 4. When you hold too many meetings. 5. When you fail to support growth. 6. When you let toxic managers stay. 7. When you allow micromanagement. 8. When you don't manage workloads well. 9. When you allow favoritism in the workplace. 10. When you don't pay people what they're worth. If you care more about your profits than your people, you'll eventually have neither. Business is positive-sum. They win. You win. Repeat. P.S. Repost this for your network too ♻️. Thanks! And follow Justin Wright for more. 📌 Want a PDF of this + 50 of my best infographics? Get them here: https://lnkd.in/dn6fmTtT
Not paying people their worth creates an imbalance in the team and leads to simmering discomfort. To avoid this, a few companies disclose everyone's salary. Those are the companies that build huge trust in their people, Justin.
Great insights, Justin. Addressing these silent culture killers can transform a workplace. I especially agree with setting clear job expectations and managing workloads. When people are valued and supported, the business benefits too. Thank you for sharing!
People over profits. Treat your people right, they treat your customers right, and the profits work themselves out (assuming you’ve got a good product / service 😉).
All important points Justin Wright. Toxicity has got to go, no matter how strong an individual worker the toxic person is
Letting toxic managers stick around is a sure fire way to destroy the company culture. Have the courage to let them go… Justin Wright
Justin Wright when we keep people that are terrible and even keep promoting them - you are essentially opening the door for your best people to walk out. The great news - companies can literally change this today.
I have seen all of these during my career. I commonly use 1:1 with a clear agenda. I have a saying that anyone who has worked with or reported to me knows, "Align your individual goals with the team goals with the organizational goals. Where there is misalignment are areas for discussion and growth. The more alignment the happier everyone is."
A culture without communication is already dead.
Great list, Justin! I think too many meetings" might be the silent killer with the loudest groans. 😅
Your success, my mission | CEO @ Polished Carbon | Ranked top 10 creator worldwide | DEIB ally | Follow for research-backed tips on leadership & self-mastery
1mo📌 4 PRACTICAL TIPS TO AVOID THE CULTURE KILLERS 1. Have weekly 1:1s with your team. Use this time to give specific, actionable feedback. Ask about their goals and help remove roadblocks. Be fully present and make them feel heard. Regular face time shows you value them as humans, not just workers. 2. Get crystal clear on expectations. Work with each team member to create a simple 1-page job description they're excited about. List key responsibilities, goals, and how success is measured. Review together often to keep everyone aligned and set up for the win. 3. Promote based on leadership skills, not just technical ability. Look for humble, empathetic, emotionally intelligent people who are hungry to grow. Put them through leadership training before promoting. Have skip-level 1:1s to get feedback directly from their team. 4. Conduct a calendar audit every month. Cancel any meeting without a clear purpose, agenda, or outcomes. Aim for 1-2 big priorities per meeting, max. Give people more time to get real work done. Ruthlessly protect everyone's time and energy. The key is genuinely caring about your people's success and well-being. Small consistent actions add up to an incredible culture over time.