Common culture problems in layman’s terms
A random collection of culture-related problems. Based on real-life experiences. Million thanks to all contributors! Problem Safari When people gather to watch problems like animals in a zoo, with [...]
How leadership behaviour impacts change and strategy execution
The uncomfortable truth is that, more often than not, it’s the CEOs and their leadership teams who are at the heart of the "great plan, poor execution" dilemma. Looking [...]
How unconscious assumptions shapes how we think, decide, and act
For many, culture feels abstract, complex, and hard to pin down. We’ve broken it down to show how underlying assumptions act like an invisible hand—shaping emotions, thought processes, decisions, [...]
Culture and strategy are inseparable
Culture shapes how people think, feel, and act when planning, aligning efforts, and executing strategy. The fact is, if you ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects during planning and [...]
“We don’t hire people under 40”
Last week, I spoke with a German manufacturing CEO. He put it bluntly: “We don’t hire anyone under 40. We let others teach the younger ones what work is [...]
Leadership behaviours: A cost or an asset?
In the latest Culture Sand Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Sarkis, a licensed psychologist and certified Executive Leadership Coach. Sarah helps CEOs, athletes, and [...]
Why culture is hard to make a strategic asset
Dealing with culture is one of the most challenging and high-stakes leadership topics because it’s all about people. Honest culture conversations force us to confront uncomfortable truths — how our [...]
Strong leaders unlock potential; weak leaders fear failure and competition
Failure is not just essential – it’s the core of learning, growth, and change. Yet, failure is often seen as a terrifying prospect that brings blame. An organisational culture [...]
Great leaders guide people and teams to new places
The shifting sands of the market have never moved this fast, leaving CEOs and the C-suite searching for new ways to address increasingly unexpected market changes. One could argue [...]
Change starts where fear ends and courage begins
Expert organisations are defined by high education levels, deep expertise, and a strong focus on research and innovation. While personal growth drives experts, this same drive doesn't always extend [...]