Many founders feel overwhelmed by culture work on top of everything else. What do you tell them?
Replied byGarry Ridge
Chairman Emeritus, Former CEO & Founder of The Learning Moment at WD-40 Company
Niche: Retail, Production
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or
CEOs are pulled everywhere and culture feels extra. Start with foundations: clear purpose, clear values, one behavior you will change like becoming a coach. Ask for help. It took about five years before momentum built. Give yourself grace but be intentional; culture change is how you show up daily, not a one-off project.
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