Example Element of Culture In your company, people talk about Owen, the auto mechanic who stripped an entire car to find an electrical problem, as a role model for everyone to follow. Stanford University tells students that they will "Grasp the forces driving the change," while students at Ryerson University are attracted by "Wisdom. Applied." Every year, the entire company gathers to watch employees with 25 years of service get a gold watch, showing that the company values loyalty and length of service