It usually starts small.
A sharp tone in a meeting.
An eye roll when someone shares an idea. đź‘€
A “joke” that doesn’t quite land.
Everyone notices, but no one says anything.
“It’s not worth making a fuss.”
“They didn’t mean anything by it.
“It’s just who they are…”
And so, it continues. The tension builds quietly. The trust starts to erode.
And before long, one person avoids speaking up, another stops contributing, and what was once was a cohesive team starts to fracture.
This is how culture erodes, not overnight, but little by little. đź’”
When we don’t address inappropriate behaviour early, we tell people it’s okay to look the other way.
It’s not about catching people out, it’s about setting a standard. It’s leaders having the confidence to say, “That’s not how we do things here.”
When you see behaviour that doesn’t sit right, speak up. It’s not always easy but silence costs more than discomfort ever will.
How do you help your team feel confident to challenge behaviour early? 🚨