"It's just the culture."

"It's what leadership wants."

"They don't really want feedback."

We've all heard it.

But what if we are the "they" we've been waiting on?

In this episode of Simple, Not Easy, Michelle and Cyndee take curiosity beyond the individual and the team to explore how it shapes an entire organization.

They challenge one of the biggest myths in business...culture is something someone else creates.

Instead, they argue that curiosity is a choice every one of us makes, regardless of our title.

Together they discuss:

• Why "that's just the culture" is rarely the full story.
• How to stop waiting for permission and start creating influence, forget about forgiveness.
• The hidden rules every organization has and how curiosity helps you uncover them.
• Why the best leaders spend less time presenting and more time listening.
• Practical ways to connect your work to the organization's strategy before someone else decides it's no longer relevant.

Whether you're an individual contributor, a manager, or a CEO, this episode will challenge you to rethink your role in shaping the environment around you.

Because organizations don't change because someone announces a new initiative.

They change because people choose to engage differently.

CTA: The next time you catch yourself saying, "They should..."

Stop.

Ask yourself...

"What can I do?"

Because in the end...

We are the they.

In a world obsessed with AI, we're doubling down on human intelligence.

Work is experiential, and every day you choose your role: observer, participant, or impactor.

Simple. Not easy.