Brett Bartholomew
E369 | How to Change the Culture of an Organization Pt. 1
You hear about it all the time. A team goes from the bottom of the league to championship contenders. A failing company suddenly becomes the industry gold standard.
The media calls it a “culture shift,” but let’s be real, culture doesn’t change overnight. It erodes over time when bad habits go unchecked, just like it improves through intentional action. The problem? Most people don’t have the stomach for what it really takes to make that shift happen.
Changing culture isn’t about slogans, feel-good retreats, or corporate trust falls. It’s about confronting hard truths, cutting through excuses, and being willing to fight the battles no one else will. If you think you can just throw a motivational speech at the problem and watch everything transform, you’re in for a rude awakening.
In today’s episode, we break down exactly what it takes to rewrite the DNA of an organization—without the fluff, the gimmicks, or the hand-holding.
In today’s episode, Brett dives into:
- What culture actually is and how to clarify the outcome you’re after
- How to diagnose the root cause of a toxic culture—not just slap a band-aid on the symptoms
- The exact questions we use to pinpoint the real issues when consulting with teams
- The dangerous consequences of avoidance and the illusion of “false harmony”
- Practical, process-driven steps you can take right now—no matter your position in the hierarchy
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