Cultural issues Quote by Steve Eisman
“The cultural issues, I think, at Wells Fargo went very, very deep. They have to unwind these cultural issues.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNBC, 2018
Deep-rooted cultural problems at a firm require thorough unravelling to change behavior.
In simple terms: Culture problems need thorough fixing.
Key Takeaway
Address and reshape corporate culture.
Themes
corporate culture
ethics
leadership
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- banking
- leadership training
- policy reform
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leadership effectively identify hidden cultural flaws?
- What steps ensure lasting cultural change?
A Different Perspective
Changing culture is slow and may meet resistance.
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