The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

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Great cultures can be built. This book shares the 3 key skills that organizations with extraordinary cultures have mastered – building safety, sharing vulnerability, and establishing purpose.


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The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture.

Named one of the best books of the year by Bloomberg and Library Journal.

Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group, or strengthen a culture that needs fixing? In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations - including the US Navy’s SEAL Team Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs - and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. Drawing on examples that range from Internet retailer Zappos to the comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade to a daring gang of jewel thieves, Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration, build trust, and drive positive change. Coyle unearths helpful stories of failure that illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots common pitfalls, and shares advice about reforming a toxic culture.

Combining leading-edge science, on-the-ground insights from world-class leaders, and practical ideas for action, The Culture Code offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded. Culture is not something you are - it’s something you do. The Culture Code puts the power in your hands. No matter the size of your group or your goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together.

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Contributors

  • Jenn David-Lang

    Jenn David-Lang has worked as a teacher, school administrator, consultant, and founder of educational organizations for over thirty years. She noticed that school leaders had little time for their own professional learning, so she founded The Main Idea. Her subscribers receive a thorough book summary each month, connecting them with the latest and most compelling ideas on education and leadership. Jenn also facilitates Masterminds (online groups of educational leaders learning together), facilitates workshops, coaches educational leaders, and conducts school evaluations. AWSP membership icnludes access to The Main Idea.

  • Kim Doepker, Principal, Garrison MS, Walla Walla SD

    Kim Doepker has worked in education for 29 years, gaining experience teaching in the classroom grades 3rd-8th, as an instructional coach, assistant principal and principal. As a seasoned principal, she is passionate about instructional leadership, growing the best in teachers and student success. In addition, she is also involved in principal mentoring through AWSP. Outside of school, Kim enjoys time with family, grandchildren, reading and staying active.

  • Terrie Garrison, Principal, Puyallup SD

    Theresa Garrison is a passionate and team-oriented elementary principal with over 20 years of experience building positive and inclusive school communities. She's led schools in the U.S. and abroad, always focused on creating environments where students can thrive. Theresa believes in being open and supportive and building strong relationships with her staff to ensure everyone feels empowered. With a rich background in working with diverse student populations and leading Title I schools, she’s all about finding data-driven solutions that put students first. Theresa’s love for education shines through in everything she does, always aiming to create a school culture where students and staff feel valued and supported. She hosted Senator Claire Wilson in January of 2024 for a "Principal for a Day" event and serves on the AWSP Board.

  • David Morrill, Communications & Technology Director, AWSP

    David joined AWSP in December 2013 after working for OSPI. He worked on the Basic Education Finance Task Force and started on the Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program in 2010. When he's not working, he's successfully escaping from escape rooms with his wife Taylor, playing tennis, or buying the latest Apple product. Email David.

September 23, 2024
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