Organizational Culture – Dr. Treca Bourne

January 4, 2026

Most of my direct managers were good to excellent.

Illustrated infographic showing a diverse group of colleagues in discussion at a round table, surrounded by four labeled elements—Behaviors, Expectations, Boundaries, and Choices. At the top, text reads, “How do I want to show up, and what kind of environment am I helping to create?” At the bottom, a reminder states, “None of us are just passengers. We all shape our environments,” followed by a call to action: “Visit The Clarity Lounge ☕ at drtrecabourne.com/blog.” The image uses warm, professional tones to emphasize shared responsibility and intentional workplace culture.

Most of my direct managers were good to excellent. They supported both the team and me, and I made an effort to help them in return. I’m sharing this because there’s a common belief that managers are often terrible, but this overlooks the bigger picture. We need to consider the system, the conditions they work …

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