Your culture is a reflection of your nervous system
Organizations spend millions of dollars a year on culture initiatives.
They hire consultants, run surveys, define core values, and put motivational quotes on the walls.
But culture isn't what's on the wall.
It's not even what's in the employee handbook.
Culture is a direct reflection of what a leader is feeling in their gut.
It’s an echo of their internal state.
If your leaders are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stretched thin, the culture will feel chaotic, reactive, and unsafe.
Communication will be unclear.
Mistakes will be punished.
And that kind of culture has a direct and devastating impact on the bottom line.
Unclear communication leads to wasted work and missed deadlines.
A reactive environment makes strategic, long-term thinking impossible.
And when mistakes are punished, your people stop innovating.
Stop taking smart risks.
And your best talent quietly starts looking for the exit.
On the other hand, if your leaders are feeling:
centered
confident
and clear
The culture will feel focused, empowered, and psychologically safe.
Communication will be direct.
Mistakes will be treated as learning opportunities.
Your department’s collective mood and performance mirrors the nervous system of your leaders.
Want to fix your team's culture?
Stop with the posters and start by providing a confidential, dedicated space for your leaders to get healthy, resilient, and whole.
A better culture starts with a better-supported leader.
