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Do your employees dread Sunday nights because they have to return to your workplace on Monday morning? That's one of the clearest signs your company culture needs attention, according to HR expert Julie Wheeler.

In this eye-opening conversation about workplace culture, Julie cuts through the superficial trappings that many businesses mistake for culture—ping pong tables, pizza parties, and motivational posters. Instead, she reveals what truly matters to employees: feeling safe, understood, and valued in their workplace.

"No business owner ever starts a business for no reason and no purpose, with no values," Julie explains. The challenge lies in consistently reinforcing those values and ensuring employees connect with them. Simply posting mission statements on walls isn't enough if daily operations contradict these proclaimed ideals. Employees quickly identify this disconnect and respond with cynicism.

Julie shares practical insights on recognizing early warning signs of culture problems, supporting new managers through their transition to leadership, and the critical importance of leadership presence. Her powerful statement that "presence is power" underscores how invisible leadership creates a vacuum where culture deteriorates.

For business owners feeling overwhelmed by culture challenges, Julie offers actionable advice: start by talking to your people, give them a voice, and be willing to implement their suggestions. Sometimes bringing in a third party facilitates these conversations more effectively, preventing defensive reactions from leadership.

Whether you're a small business owner struggling with employee engagement or a growing company developing your management team, this conversation provides the roadmap for building a workplace where people genuinely want to contribute their best. Listen now to transform how you think about company culture—and take the first step toward becoming an organization where Sunday night dread becomes Monday morning anticipation.

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