Change starts from the top. Monkey see, monkey do. If the leader is complacent and not paranoid, how do we expect the team to deliver? Can you change the default overnight? Human beings’ obstacle is fighting with themselves and bringing change within.
Everyday PR stories and startup news reporting speak of founders announcing about conserving cash, cutting free food at the canteen, and not taking first-class flights. It is a tall ask that employees will change overnight because of macro conditions and not having enough in the bank.
Why was top in chill all this while? Why did they not plan for this adversity early on? How do they expect the entire culture to change overnight?