TL;DR: Small workplace artifacts–like a sarcastic front-desk statue or an “Ashes of Problem Employees” jar–can reveal more about organizational culture, leadership mindset, and psychological safety than any mission statement. These visible signals shape behavior, trust, and whether people feel safe speaking up, especially in healthcare and other high-stakes environments. We talk (and I write) a lot about workplace culture. I talk about desiring and working toward a certain type of workplace culture, where the term … Continue reading “Ashes of Problem Employees”: What Workplace Artifacts Reveal About Culture and Leadership