Leadership and workplace culture: how people shape performance

Author: Amrita Joerawan

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In this article, you’ll learn:

What workplace culture really means—and why leadership plays a key role in it
How different leadership styles influence employee energy, engagement, and outcomes
Why culture isn’t fixed but evolves with people, growth, and change
How employees co-create culture and drive transformation from within
The difference between leading and managing in shaping workplace dynamics

Workplace culture is how people connect, collaborate, and contribute. It shows up in everyday decisions, interactions, and how goals are achieved. Leaders may set the tone, but employees bring culture to life. A culture built on trust, learning, and shared values supports both individual well-being and business results.

What is workplace culture?

Workplace culture is the shared mindset, behavior, and values that shape how people work together. It shows up in communication, collaboration, and how challenges are addressed. Culture is often invisible, but its impact is always present—from team dynamics to innovation, from retention to results.

A strong culture creates:

A shared sense of purpose and connection
Clarity on expectations, values, and behavior
A safe space for learning, feedback, and development
Consistency in how success is recognized and celebrated

While strategy defines what a company wants to achieve, culture determines how that journey unfolds.

Why culture is key to business success

For companies:

A clear, inclusive culture drives:

Stronger performance: Culture fuels focus, creativity, and growth
Talent attraction and retention: A positive culture draws in talent—and helps keep it
Reputation: Internal

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