"When he jumps in the air, contorting and bending his body in mid-flight, he is essentially testing the boundaries of what's possible relative to the forces of gravity's pull."
"In many ways, culture acts as a gravitational force that brings people together and keeps our ways grounded in the expectations of people like us."
"When you enter a new organization for the first time, it's kind of like moonwalking."
A student athlete shared insights about balancing academics and gymnastics, highlighting the complexities of the sport. This led to reflections on gravity as a metaphor for cultural forces. Gravity, an invisible force, symbolizes how culture connects individuals and influences behavior within organizations. The conversation prompted an exploration of how entering a new organization resembles moonwalking, suggesting a unique navigation of cultural expectations. Guests Chrysi Philalithes and Dario Calmese were invited to further discuss these themes on the FROM THE CULTURE podcast.
Read at Fast Company
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]