I have similar thoughts all the time. What behaviors are incentivized and what are punished? And it has little to do what leadership says and a lot to do with what it does, and we all know those can be drastically at odds with one another.
On the other hand, an environment that practices positive feedback doesn’t just recognize good work — it reinforces behaviors that encourage growth, confidence, and innovation. Over time, this creates a workplace where employees feel safe to take risks and contribute freely, rather than holding back.