Soil: The Fertile Culture Beneath Our Mission

In the Tree of Mission Growth, our Roots are anchored in purpose—Mission, Vision, and Values. But what grounds our roots? What nourishes everything visible—our people, programs, partnerships, and outcomes?

Our culture, the soil beneath us, nourishes us.

Culture is the Fertile Soil Beneath Our Mission. A rich organizational culture nourishes from the ground up. A healthy culture creates a place where we feel we belong and our work truly matters.

🌱 Soil: Culture that Nourishes

Culture is not just a backdrop—it’s the living system that sustains our mission. Fertile soil is built through trust, clarity, and shared accountability. It’s knowing that what we do matters. It’s where alignment takes root, growth becomes possible, and our mission thrives.

🌱 Leadership Cultivates Our Soil by:

• Building a cohesive leadership team that

  • fosters trust,

  • navigates conflict,

  • achieves commitment,

  • embraces accountability &

  • focuses on results.

• We create clarity for our team around

  • why we exist (mission),

  • where we’re going (vision),

  • how we behave (values),

  • what we do, and

  • how we will succeed.

• We over-communicating clarity by

  • reminding our people who must do what,

  • what is important now, and

  • why our work matters.

    
    

🌱 When the soil is rich, everything in it thrives.

Culture becomes the quiet force that shapes our outcomes, deepens our impact, and sustains our mission.

🌱 Tend your soil this week.

Lead with intention and empathy. Let your actions reflect your shared values and affirm how your team’s work nourishes the mission that you’re growing together.

🌱 Let’s Cultivate Together

If you’re ready to dig deeper into how culture can nourish your mission—or simply want to explore ideas - Book a call.

To cultivating a culture that nourishes,

Wes Legg

Coach & Facilitator