Episode Details

Your company might look like it has a great culture—polite people, snacks in the kitchen, values on the wall. But what if those surface signs are hiding something deeper? 

In this episode, Karen tackles the concept of shadow values—the unspoken, often unhealthy behaviours that silently shape workplace culture. These are the behaviours that don’t show up on your website, but do show up in meetings, team dynamics, and employee turnover. 

You'll learn: 

• What shadow values are and how they erode trust 
• Why “niceness” in culture isn’t always a strength 
• 6 red flags that your workplace culture might be heading off course (even if it feels okay) 
• Practical steps to course-correct before it becomes a crisis 

Whether you lead a team of 10 or 200, these early signs are worth paying attention to. Because culture isn’t just about what’s written on the wall—it’s about what’s happening when no one’s watching. 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/what-are-shadow-values-and-what-can-we-do-about-them/ 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/how-to-fix-a-toxic-workplace-culture/  

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