At TEDx Fargo, Randy Hedberg, Associate Head Coach and Quarterbacks Coach for the North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team, described the principles and cultural touchpoints that guide his team’s culture.

Between 2011 and 2022, the NDSU Bisons won nine national titles. So their culture is one to be studied!

One of Hedberg’s lessons that stood out for me was:

The daily environment of Bison football is shaped by the worst behavior the leaders are willing to tolerate.

Coaches and all Bison teammates pay attention to behaviors that might drag the team down and behaviors that might elevate the team.

This is a philosophy that everyone should apply in business and in every other aspect of life.

Don’t tolerate a horrible culture.

Instead, be a catalyst for change!

#TEDxFargo

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How to apply the “worst behavior tolerated” philosophy to your life.

Business
If you’re a business owner or senior leader, you are responsible for modeling your culture. Don’t tolerate or personally demonstrate inappropriate behavior.

Leadership happens at all levels. If you’re not a senior leader, you have the ability to speak up and report inappropriate behavior.

For example, if you see that someone is being bullied in your workplace and you remain silent, you contribute to the tolerance of that behavior.

Family
If you’re a part of a family with unhealthy dynamics, consider how you can make a difference for this generation and the next.

If you’re not sure how to make a difference, talk to someone else who might be able to help.

What situations are you tolerating?

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