Culture is the music no one hears but everyone dances to.

This metaphor has been on my mind for weeks. It hits the nail on the head- and yet, somehow, it doesn’t. Culture is everywhere, shaping how we move, think, and connect. Some see it as good, others as bad. But what is the culture of an organization, really? Where does it begin, and where does it end?

Culture isn’t a set of rules- it’s what people bring to life every day. It’s felt, not dictated. Can you describe what it’s like in your world? Or is it time to take a fresh look?

I first heard this phrase in a podcast with Jule Jankowski and later came across it on Deutsche Telekom's career page. The author remains unknown, but the thought stays with me...