🎙 The Culture Lab: Activating Company Values Through Purposeful Ritual Design

Rituals are a fascinating aspect of human behavior. From ancient religions to the modern workplace, they play a significant role in shaping our culture and behavior.

Although recognized as an integral component of culture by many esteemed culture frameworks, rituals are often overlooked as an effective tool to activate and embed core values.

However, organizations that are intentional about building a thriving culture are starting to utilize the power of rituals as a critical tool in creating a unique and authentic company culture that aligns with the core of who they are and what they stand for.

Our guest Ezra Bookman, the founder of Ritualist, specializes in designing secular rituals.

Ezra has been sought out by business leaders from all industries, all looking to create a stronger sense of community and infuse their values into the everyday fabric of their organization.

Through this week’s episode of the CultureLab podcast, we learn from Ezra how purposeful ritual design can help us build a more values-driven, engaged, and productive workforce.

Rituals create a feeling of belonging and connection within groups of people.

Episode highlights

• The difference between a ritual, a habit, a routine, and a tradition.

• The interdependency of workplace culture and rituals.

• Characteristics of great rituals.

• The role of intentionality in ritual design.

• A good starting point for designing workplace rituals that reinforce and support your desired culture.

• The key objections people have when it comes to rituals.

• Spirituality at work.

Rituals don’t need to be religious and they don’t even need to be spiritual. They just need to be special.