Episode 173: The Surprising Way Leadership Behaviors Go Viral at Work

Leadership Behaviors Are Contagious
Positive leadership behaviors—like openness, respect, and accountability—can spread rapidly across teams and functions, reshaping the culture just as viral trends do online.

Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation
When leaders consistently model curiosity, support, and transparency, they create psychologically safe environments where employees feel empowered to speak up, take risks, and innovate.

Widespread Development Drives Culture Change
Developing leaders at all levels—not just high potentials or executives—creates powerful ripple effects that accelerate culture change across an entire organization.

Behavior Change Requires Proven Methods
Lasting growth comes from structured, research-based approaches—such as 360-degree feedback, coaching, and action learning projects—rather than one-off workshops or motivational events.

Sustained Effort Creates Lasting Impact
Multi-year leadership initiatives send a clear message that development is an expectation, not a perk—raising the baseline of leadership effectiveness and embedding positive behaviors into the culture.