Even the best teams aren’t immune to culture breakdowns.
You’ve got your mission, vision, and values clearly defined. You’ve spent time on team development. You might even have a formalized culture playbook. But something still feels off.
That’s the sneaky thing about culture busters: they often fly under the radar. They’re rarely loud or obvious—but they are consistent. And if left unaddressed, they’ll quietly erode trust, alignment, and effectiveness on your team.
As leaders, we often spend energy building a strong culture, but we miss the critical habit of identifying what’s actively working against it.
Here are 10 of the most common Culture Busters I see in organizations—and how you can start addressing them today. Plus resources to help your team effectively talk through each one.
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