Building a culture by design, not by default, means you're creating something special on purpose, like choosing your favorite toys to play with every day, instead of just taking whatever is there.
Imagine your school has a rule that everyone gets to pick their lunch. That’s by design, it's planned and fun! But if the school just gives everyone the same lunch without asking, that’s by default, it's not as exciting.
Like Building a Playground
When you build a culture by design, you're like the kid who plans every part of the playground. You choose what swings to put in, where the slide goes, and even the color of the sand. That way, everyone knows it’s going to be fun.
But if you just build by default, it's like letting your friends pick the playground randomly, some days it's great, but other days, you might end up with a broken seesaw and no snacks!
Simon Sinek says that having a strong culture is important because it helps people feel connected, just like how your favorite toys make playing more fun.
Examples
- A company creates a fun environment by planning team activities, instead of just letting things happen randomly.
- A school encourages creativity by designing its classrooms to inspire students, not just relying on the teachers.
- A family builds strong bonds by having regular dinners together, not just because they live under the same roof.
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