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250 Competitive Culture – When Internal Rivalry Drives Performance (and Undermines It)
15 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2026 at 5:15 am.
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What happens when competition inside your organisation becomes more important than competing in the market?
In this episode, Dominic Gourley breaks down what a competitive culture really looks like, why it often feels productive (but isn’t), and how it can undermine teamwork, trust, and long-term performance.
He also explores the leadership behaviours and systems that drive internal competition — and what you can do to shift towards a more aligned, collaborative culture.
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