

As I sat at my desk, flipping through Wagner and Hollenbeck’s Organizational Behavior, I saw more than just theories and models on motivation, teamwork, and leadership. I saw reflections of the lessons I’ve lived, especially during my time at Michigan State University, and the work I’m doing now with Kwathu Kollective, Bien Corp, Q2 Corp, and Africa’s future at large. One lesson stands out: organizations, like movements, thrive when their culture is rooted in shared purpose, collective pride, and ownership.