Culture Is the Wake You Leave Behind (And It Is Built by What You Do Every Day)

The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement · Apr 7, 2026 · 22m

What kind of wake are you leaving behind you?

In this episode, I break down what culture really is, and why it is one of the most powerful forces in any team, workplace, or environment.

A common question is what culture actually means. Most people think of values, statements, or what is written down. But in reality, culture is much simpler. It is what actually happens. It is the behaviours people accept, the unwritten rules, and how things are done when no one is watching.

So how is culture formed? It comes back to behaviour. What people do, what they tolerate, and what is consistently…