Everyone says culture eats strategy for breakfast. The truth is, a weak strategy quietly eats culture all day long. I see strong teams burn out because the strategy is fuzzy.
High performers either:
- Create their own playbook (leading to silos), or
- Slow down to avoid risk (leading to disengagement).
Engagement isn’t about ping-pong tables or slogans. It’s about clarity.
When leaders commit to a simple strategy and visible priorities, teams lean in. One small shift that changes everything: End every weekly leadership meeting with three agreements,
- the one thing that matters,
- the obstacle that must move,
- the owner who will lead.
That single cadence builds trust, accelerates results, and protects your culture. What’s one habit your team uses to make strategy clear every single week.
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