My earliest martial arts teacher had a mic-drop line that I never forgot: “Great teachers create an environment where the learning reveals itself.” Great teachers are facilitators. So is everyone else who can influence not just learning but collaboration.
A business owner can cultivate an environment that fosters respect among coworkers, or an environment of diverse perspectives where people can disagree without fear of consequences.
Cultures emerge no matter what – in your office, your family, in sports teams, and in relationships. It’s hard to overstate the value of creating one deliberately.