With so many thoughts and opinions on what company culture is, it can be confusing. On today’s episode of the podcast Tim offers a simple definition to clear the air and shares three things every leader must know about company culture. Listening to this podcast will help you improve your organization’s culture. Featured Episodes
Most reputable companies have some form of a mission, vision, and values for their organization. However not all of these companies are successful so do they really matter that much? The answer is yes! Though most have them, here are two reasons why they don’t always help and why you still need them. #1 Most mission, vision, and values are poorly written. Thus, they fail to inspire the team or create organizational clarity around the purpose, standards, and direction of the company. Essentially, they completely miss their whole reason for existence and therefore add little value. Leaders should [...]
Last episode Tim shared three steps leaders and organizations can follow to change their company’s culture. Today, Tim adds one more important piece of advice that serves like a rocket booster when combined with the three steps provided last week. This item plays an important role in achieving success, especially when it comes to culture change. Discover the last vital item to changing a company’s culture on this podcast. Featured Episodes
How should leaders respond when an employee gets upset with something that has been asked of them or shared with them? The natural reaction is to get angry or frustrated in response, however, usually this is the worst thing you can do. Instead, leaders should take a step back and ask themselves: are my intentions clear? Often employees become mad because they are filling in the blanks and making assumptions. They assume things like “my leader is criticizing me”, or “she must not trust my judgement”, or “he’s just trying to make things difficult.” Almost always, these assumptions [...]
A lot has changed in our world, including a global pandemic that has rocked the world of work. In order to maintain stability and reopen successfully, many organizations will have to change their culture and embrace new safety measures and protocols. On this podcast Tim explains three simple steps leaders and organizations can take to successfully change their company’s culture and have great success. If you want to change your company culture, you need to listen to this podcast! Featured Episodes
Isn’t company culture all fluff? This is a question I hear a lot. Thankfully, the answer is a resounding NO. Creating a high-performing company culture can be as fluffy or as non-fluffy as you’d like it to be. What makes a company’s culture great however is all substance. For example, driving home clarity around roles and responsibilities, goals, standards, and results is not fluffy. Demonstrating the discipline and will to maintain consistency in your organization does not require any level of fluff. Showing appreciation and recognizing someone for good work can be done with or without fluffiness. Truly [...]
If we’ve learned anything over the last six months it’s that every organization is vulnerable to decline. With the uncertainty that surrounds us, how do leaders protect their companies from a precipitous fall? The best way companies can weather the storms that will inevitably come is through building a strong company culture. And in most circumstances, this is the only way. Culture works because it influences every aspect of a company. It helps with every deficit, every challenge, every circumstance, and every problem. It touches every corner of any institution. Whether it’s a virus, a disaster, new technology, [...]
The number one way leaders undermine their leadership and lose the trust and respect of their team is through behavioral misalignment. Behavioral misalignment happens when leaders say one thing but do another. For example, if a CEO professes the company’s top core value is service, yet he is constantly looking for ways to cut corners on service to increase profitability, then his actions are not aligned with his words. Too many leaders purport impressive company values and purpose statements but then fail to live by them. When this happens it ends up hurting their leadership rather than helping [...]
Type A personalities are typically defined as competitive, driven, and achievement oriented. Often, they are superb leaders in the workplace who know how to perform well and get results. However, sometimes managing Type A’s effectively can be tricky, especially when more than one is on your team. How does a leader bring Type A’s together and help them achieve collective results? Here are four effective ways. #1 Shared Purpose What is the ultimate purpose or mission of your organization? Is it clear? Perhaps the best way to bring Type A’s together is to frequently remind them they are [...]
The best place to start in building a strong company culture is to clearly articulate your mission (purpose) and vision of your company. Some leaders and organizations have done this but then don’t see much of an impact. Here are the three top reasons why. #1 Not Simple Enough The number one reason why a mission and vision aren’t having the influence and impact leaders and company’s were hoping for is because they aren’t simple enough. When a mission and vision lack clarity, or in other words are confusing, they simply won’t have the intended impact on the [...]
