When you join an organization, you have a short window of time to adapt to its culture — and too many talented individuals stumble in their new company because they fail to read the cultural tea leaves.

Nearly all Americans agree that women are as qualified as men to lead businesses. But it’s been harder for women to get a chance to do so, according to a 2017 survey by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Once upon a time, like many startups, HubSpot turned its nose up at human resources. We thought, compared to business priorities like product-market fit, it just wasn’t that important. We viewed HR as the very bureaucracy we were trying so hard to resist. In time, we changed our minds.

Building a coaching culture in the workplace better positions companies to grow and nurture talent. But what exactly is a "coaching culture," and how can leaders make this part of their everyday environment?