| Culture Check September 22nd, 2014 by Bill Boyajian |
Every business or organization has a culture where an understanding of its vision and values meet the needs and rewards of its people. This culture, formed and sustained by its leadership, plays a vital role in the success, or failure, of the enterprise. Culture, once established, is difficult to change unless a company’s leadership is changed. And this isn’t always for the better.
A company’s culture, like an individual’s reputation, is created and maintained through the actions, reactions, and decisions of its leadership over a period of time. Employees take careful note of managerial actions and decision-making, and formulate opinions about the culture. And, while some aspects of the culture can be quite direct and definitive, most are indirect and subliminal, and are therefore reflected in how people “feel” about the role they play and the organization they invest their “work life” into. If you lead or manage a business or enterprise, take a moment to reflect on the culture you helped create and maintain. Do associates identify with that culture or passively resist it? Are changes necessary to improve morale or are people ready to jump out of the proverbial second story for you? An honest and reflective assessment of your culture may be just what you need right now. Tags: Business Development, Crisis Management, Developing Leaders, happiness, Integrity, Knowledge, Leadership, Leadership Excellence, Leadership Skills, Life Tips, Management, People Leaders, Philosophy, Relationships, Reputation, Responsibility, Success, The Mind of a Leader, Values, Vision, Wisdom |
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