What happens when a great company culture starts slipping and it’s your responsibility to fix it?In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, Eric Tillman shares a real, behind-the-scenes leadership moment inside Tillman Builders when the office culture became too loose, productivity dropped, and standards started drifting.
Instead of ignoring it, he stepped in.
But here’s the truth most leaders don’t talk about:
Fixing culture can feel like you’re breaking it.
In this episode, we break down:
- The difference between a fun culture vs. an undisciplined one
- Why great teams still need correction
- How leaders can reset standards without losing trust
- The reality of becoming the “bad guy” (temporarily)
- Why culture requires constant maintenance, not just creation
If you’re a business owner, team leader, or someone building a company, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, accountability, and protecting your standard.
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