We're closing out August today, which makes this a perfect opportunity to think about how you want to enter September. Here's your question: What kind of leader do you want your team to experience this week? Clear? Present? Encouraging? Consistent? Calm? Curious? Supportive? Choose ONE word. Then take it one step further: 💬 What will you need to DO for someone to actually experience that from you? Drop your word below. I'll add mine too. 💜 Culture isn't only shaped by what we intend. It's shaped by what people experience.

Sometimes the best next step isn’t another answer. It’s having the right people help you think through the question. So today, I’m opening the conversation to YOU. 💬 What is one leadership question, situation, or challenge you’re currently thinking through? It could be something like: 💜 A conversation you need to have 💜 A team dynamic you’re trying to understand 💜 An expectation you need to clarify 💜 A decision you’re wrestling with 💜 A communication challenge 💜 Something that simply has you wondering, “How would someone else handle this?” Share as much or as little detail as you're comfortable sharing. And, of course, please keep names and identifying information out of the conversation. Then let's do what this community is designed to do: Learn from one another. Ask questions. Share perspectives. Offer encouragement. Help each other think differently. And don't just drop your question. If you see someone else's post and have an experience, perspective, or idea that might help, jump into the conversation. There may not always be one “right” answer. Sometimes another perspective is exactly what helps us see the situation differently. 💬 So, what can this community help you think through today? Bring the question. Let's think through it together. 💜

Today is all about welcoming the newest members of our Creating Cultures on Purpose community! If you're new, we're so glad you're here. Please jump in and tell us a little about yourself: 👋 Are you an early riser or a night owl? 😊 What’s one thing you love doing when you’re not working? And if you've been here for a while, you're invited to answer too! Then take a minute to welcome someone else or find someone you have something in common with. 🤝 Great communities aren't built simply by joining. They're built by getting to know one another. Welcome! We're glad you're here. 💜 — Dr. Stephanie Duguid

This is an interactive community, and you are an important part of it! Our weekly rhythm gives you simple ways to connect, learn, contribute, and grow: 💜 Momentum Monday — Get inspired 💡 Leadership Tip Tuesday — Learn something practical 🤝 Welcome Wednesday — Welcome people and perspectives 💬 Connection Thursday — Join the conversation 🎉 Celebrate Friday — Share your wins Jump in whenever you can. Ask questions. Share ideas. Encourage others. Celebrate progress. The more we participate, the stronger our community becomes. Culture is always being created. Let’s create it on purpose, together. 💜 — Dr. Stephanie Duguid