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No, you can’t upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

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Why This Matters

This article emphasizes that shaping organizational culture relies more on leadership and behavior than on formal upskilling initiatives. For the tech industry, cultivating strong, mindful leaders is crucial for fostering positive work environments and driving innovation. Recognizing the importance of leadership behaviors can help companies better support their teams and improve overall performance.

Key Takeaways

Conversations and behaviors are the things that build culture. Earlier in my life, I worked for a global company. I passed my manager in the hallway, and wanted to ask her a question. She was stressed and answered before I had even completed the question. I tried again. She did it again. On the third attempt, I looked at her and said, “Can you please be quiet until I have finished my question?”