In Chapter 2 I described the difference between community and culture at work. While “great culture” has become a beacon for many leaders, I believe it’s a bit of a siren. It promises that employees will want to work for your organization, love being there, and want to stay. However, without a great community, the promise of culture is empty at best. At worst, it is harmful.
In sociology and anthropology, culture is defined as a set of learned behaviors and values, as well as artifacts like art, music, food, tools, and so on. Some corporations mistake culture for some sort of holy grail and work on that level (the food, recreation, decor, etc.) rather than developing strong community. While we all want good food, and some people ...
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