Jumper leads for emotional commitment

Hey there, Change champions!

We bring several dimensions to the table when we show up for work.

We often speak of dimensions like being physically present, intellectually engaged, and financially invested in our work.

However, emotional commitment is another crucial element that can make or break our ability to thrive and bring our best selves to the job.

Emotional commitment is the ultimate trigger for discretionary effort - that extra drive and energy we put in that goes above and beyond the minimum requirements.

When we feel emotionally connected to our work, we unlock a deeper level of passion, dedication, and ownership that cannot be achieved through physical presence, intellectual prowess, or financial motivation alone.

Unlike physical commitment (just showing up), intellectual commitment (applying your mind), or financial commitment (being paid for your time), emotional commitment stems from a profound alignment between our personal values, beliefs, and sense of purpose and the work we do each day.

That feeling, "This matters to me on a deep, personal level."

It's no wonder this is the trump card for high work performance, considering that the thing that employees require most to be invested in their work is to feel that that work matters.

Everything comes back to values and purpose.

These supply the jump start for emotional commitment.

That's why I started the book 'Change Management that Sticks' with Chapter One on values and ensuring yours align with the change you support.

When we can bring our authentic selves and core values to the workplace, we forge an emotional connection that motivates us to give our all.

However, when there is a disconnect between our values and the work environment, detachment and disengagement can creep in, eroding our ability to be fully present and contribute at our highest level.

Fostering emotional commitment requires creating an organisational culture that invites and celebrates diverse perspectives, individuality, and personal expression.

It's about providing opportunities for people to find meaning and resonance in their work, aligning organisational goals with individual passions and values.

These days, there is often an organisational focus on establishing company values. Still, these are necessarily a short list of 3 – 5 core values.

Equally important is establishing a through-line between the individual's personal and organisational values.

I encourage you to reflect on your emotional commitment to your work this week.

What values and beliefs drive you?

Perhaps times are tough, and it's as simple as finding employment to pay the bills.

That's legitimate because sometimes you DO have to do what you must until you can do what you're born to do.

But the idea is to get to something that embraces your higher purpose.

If you're not sure, clarity can help reinvigorate your sense of how to live a life of meaning.

You can use Chapter 1 in the book to start zeroing in on your shortlist.

Clarity means others have less chance of swaying you from the principles defining a life worth living.

And for those in leadership positions, consider what you can do to cultivate an environment where emotional commitment can genuinely thrive.

That means caring more about individual and collective values than just pointing at a poster on the wall.

When we tap into the power of emotional commitment, we unlock a wellspring of energy, creativity, and drive that can propel us to new heights – both individually and as an organisation.

It would be remiss of me not to state that the ideas in this week's newsletter are inspired by spending a considerable amount of time listening to podcasts with Stan Slap.

I've mentioned Stan and his Slap Company previously, as I believe he is one of the few people operating in the culture space who can genuinely deliver a desired change in culture.

If you want to check out Stan and his refreshing incite into culture, here's a good podcast.

Keep changing for the better!

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