Why Care?: How Thriving Individuals Create Thriving Cultures of Continuous Improvement Within Organizations

Why Care?: How Thriving Individuals Create Thriving Cultures of Continuous Improvement Within Organizations is a compelling and practical guide for leaders, coaches, and changemakers invested in building high-performing, people-centred organisations. Drawing on decades of experience in organisational development, Warner, Greenlee, and Butterworth present a thought-provoking exploration of how individual wellbeing and organisational excellence go hand in hand.

With a balance of real-world examples and actionable insights, the authors reveal how cultivating care—towards self, others, and purpose—can drive sustainable improvement and innovation. They challenge the myth that results and relationships are at odds, showing instead how trust, autonomy, and psychological safety unlock performance and engagement at every level.

The book is accessible and inspiring, with each chapter offering frameworks, reflection prompts, and case studies that bring the concepts to life. Whether you’re a leader navigating cultural change or a coach supporting organisational transformation, Why Care? offers both strategic clarity and practical tools.

This is an essential read for professionals committed to fostering thriving workplaces where continuous improvement and human flourishing go hand in hand.

Key Takeaways:
1. Linking individual wellbeing with organisational performance
2. Building cultures of trust and psychological safety
3. Embedding care and purpose in leadership practices