You’ve got the systems in place: Weekly Team Meetings, 1-on-1s, clearly defined roles, feedback loops. But some people still stay silent, which comes at a cost.
In Part 1 of Succeed or Escalate, we talked about what great cultures do when something’s not working. People either fix it or escalate it. No bystanders. No waiting for someone else to act. That standard still holds. But in Part 2, we’re digging deeper into what happens when the systems are solid but your people still don’t speak up.
This isn’t about more meetings or another tool. It’s about what your culture demands and what it allows.
When silence becomes the norm, it sends a message that issues aren’t worth raising, ownership doesn’t matter, and it’s safer to stay quiet than to speak up.
Read more in Succeed or Escalate, Part 2: Creating Cultures Where Everyone Acts.
This is about recognizing that drift and stepping in as leaders to build a culture where everyone speaks up, takes action, and owns their part in the work.
Because silence isn’t just a missed opportunity. It’s a signal that your culture is slipping. And if you don’t address it, disengagement spreads.