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What pancakes can teach us about building cultures that work

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Meredith Wilson
Aug 19, 2025
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Culture isn’t just what you see at the top of the stack.

It’s easy to mistake the perks, posters or all-hands speeches for culture. They’re visible, they’re sweet, and they’re often the first thing people notice. Just like you notice the berries or maple syrup poured on top of a pancake stack.

pancake stack with maple syrup and berries

Ask anyone who's led cultural work from the inside, and we kno…

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