You’ve heard the phrase ‘a chip off the old block’? Well, the "shadow of the leader" is a similar concept. It describes the phenomenon where leaders, through their likes and dislikes tend to shape culture and behaviour. Coined by Sean Delany the "shadow of a leader" is a helpful metaphor. Think of organisations you know and how the personality and behaviour of the leader influences their culture.
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The Shadow of the Leader Drives Culture
Posted on January 12, 2020 by Paul O'Dea

Culture-Don't let your garden become overgrown with weeds
Posted on February 02, 2016 by Paul O'Dea

There is something special about a company of twenty people. In particular, one that has reached a key milestone like product market fit and has a viable financial model.