Culture is your day job

When you lead people, culture isn’t an add-on or a nice-to-have—it’s your day job.

Culture isn’t something you think about once a year before the engagement survey lands. It’s not extra work layered on top of your “real” job. And it’s definitely not somebody else’s responsibility.

Culture is how you get things done every day. It’s the decisions you make, the behaviours you model, the conversations you have, and the actions you take.

Here’s the truth:

• Every meeting you run shapes culture.
• Every decision you make sets the tone.
• Every interaction with your team reinforces what matters.

If you’re waiting for “the right time” to focus on culture, you’re already doing it—whether intentionally or not. The question isn’t if you’re shaping culture, but how.

Leaders, own your role in creating a culture that works—for your team, your organisation, and your results. Because when culture is part of your day job, everything else becomes easier.