10 Culture Conversations That Made Leaders Uncomfortable In 2024

And why that discomfort is precisely what your organization needs

2024 was a year of questioning workplace conventions. As organizations struggled with remote work, psychological safety, and cultural transformation, many retreated to outdated assumptions about people. But these leadership truisms – oversimplified blanket solutions – address symptoms, not root causes.

Rather than sharing my most-read articles as in previous years, I decided to highlight the pieces that made leaders squirm in their seats. From how our obsession with psychological safety backfires to why team culture trumps company culture, these pieces feel uncomfortable.

Why? Because that's where transformation begins – by challenging our beliefs.

As a culture design facilitator and writer, I want to challenge your assumptions, not just share possible solutions. My pieces blend research-backed insights with practical solutions I apply to global clients. They’re an invitation to experiment – to explore new ways of working and to see what sticks.

If these perspectives shake your assumption…