A Familiar Story The roadmap review was going well—on paper. Bold initiatives were mapped out quarter by quarter, each with a clear deadline. Leadership nodded, aligned. Teams got to work. But as time passed, updates became uncomfortable. Delivery dates slipped. Engineers grew quiet in planning meetings. Eventually, trust eroded
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Imagine two managers, Jim and John, who are in two different companies. Jim has a supportive manager, good peers, a well-staffed team, and a product manager who encourages creative conflicts. Too good to be true? Probably. Let's meet John, who has a supportive manager but is managed as
It's easy to focus on grand visions and inspiring speeches as the way to shape organizational culture. But the reality is simpler and far more impactful: selecting your first-line managers—their character, skills, and attitudes—defines your organization's culture more powerfully than any speech ever could.