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In the 1960s, "Labeling Theory" proved that when you give people a label, whether positive or negative, their self-image aligns with it, and they begin to act in accordance with that identity. As leaders, we do this every day. How you label your team members directly impacts how they perform. If you label them as problem-solvers, leaders, and honest operators, they will rise to meet those standards. Culture isn't built by accident; it's cultivated by intentionally speaking into who your people are and who they can become. Label your team with what you want them to be.