Culture isn’t something that just happens. It’s created.
Looking at the landscape of the top successful companies, you’d think that a free lunch and foosball table was the ticket to employee loyalty and company success. But studies show that big paychecks and perks are not the ultimate reasons that employees stay and succeed.
It’s culture. A culture build on trust, collaboration, and resiliency provide employees with the tools to exceed expectations and thrive.
But like most bad habits, culture that negatively impacts team productivity, creativity, and trust has a tendency to creep in while our attention is elsewhere. That’s why having a plan is the best form of action. Creating a culture is like going to the gym. The best intentions are great, but it is the consistent, day-after-day action that has the most impact. And without solid action, extra weight that negatively effects us, tends to pile on.
Today I discuss three steps that every company should take to drive a positive culture from the start, or to change a culture that may be headed in the wrong direction. What’s possible for your organization? We’d love to hear!
