They are not some distant team of 'higher ups.' They are engaged and approachable, and are not bound to chain of command for the sake of appearances.

Everyone I meet is authentic and intelligent. I am never afraid to engage with someone I have not met before, because it is ALWAYS a worthwhile experience.

I am not just using my hard skills, but also my soft skills on a regular basis. I feel like what I do is valued and meaningful.

The culture is driven by the people, rather than strategized by the leadership. Teammates here are genuinely interested in working with each other on work-related AND external culture goals.