In this third episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a pleasant culture, where emotional intelligence is high, but everything is just, well, a bit ‘nice’.
Key takeaways:
Emotional intelligence and engagement are key workplace factors.
Pleasant cultures can lead to stagnation despite empathy.
Respect is crucial in team dynamics, even without friendship.
Gossip and backbiting can arise in pleasant cultures.
Pleasant cultures often lack the challenge needed for growth.
Blind optimism can hinder progress in organizations.
Risk aversion is common in pleasant cultures.
Culture change requires engagement and skill development.
Organizations must align their engagement levels with employee expectations.
The Five Cultures quiz can help assess workplace culture.
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Pleasant Cultures
06:18 The Challenges of Pleasant Cultures
