The New Story of Work: Building Cultures of Trust, Growth, and Authenticity

How Great Workplaces Are Built—One Human Moment at a Time

Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself, make mistakes, and grow every day. In 'Good People, Bad Managers,' Samuel A. Culbert invites us to envision a future where trust, psychological safety, and authenticity are the norm.

Research proves that teams with high trust outperform others, regardless of talent. When people feel safe to speak up and take risks, innovation flourishes. Culture change doesn’t happen overnight—it starts with one team, one leader, daring to do things differently. As others see the benefits, new habits spread, transforming the broader organization.



Building this new story of work requires courage, humility, and a commitment to continuous learning. Celebrate mistakes, reward honesty, and model vulnerability. Over time, you’ll see a ripple effect that transforms not just your team, but your entire workplace.

Let’s write the next chapter together—one human moment at a time.