Culture Rot: Who Owns It? Why It Can't Be Delegated

Culture by Design by LeaderFactor

Jul 28, 202636:51Society & Culture

Culture rot is the gradual erosion of norms, trust, and standards that sets in when small problems go unaddressed — and if it persists, it's because someone who was supposed to own it didn't. In this episode, Dr. Timothy...

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