"Because that's the way we've always done it here" is a refrain often heard in many organizations when faced with resistance to changing processes. If it is a widespread attitude, then it could be considered part of an organization's culture. In fact, many aspects of an organization's culture develop by circumstance, not design, and can create challenges for organizational leaders wanting to implement new strategic initiatives. What can leaders do when there is cultural resistance to changes deemed necessary for the good of the company without unnecessarily damaging morale or productivity?