Daniel Reedy West Virginia HR Pro

Culture does not erode over time. It collapses the moment people realize the game is rigged. Here is how it happens. 1. Lead Like a Ghost Culture dies when leaders avoid hard conversations. When decisions get delayed. When accountability only goes one direction. When leaders talk about transparency but operate behind closed doors. People do not need perfect leaders. They need consistent ones. 2. Turn Work Into a Popularity Contest Nothing poisons culture faster than realizing success is not based on performance. It is based on proximity. When The same people always get opportunities Promotions go to the inner circle Relationships matter more than results Employees stop focusing on their work and start navigating personalities. Your work should speak for itself. No one should have to play politics or flatter the right people to get ahead. The moment kissing ass beats effort culture takes a serious hit. 3. Reward Results Ignore Behavior Every time toxic behavior is excused b...