The Scary

What scares you about people and culture initiatives?? What scares you about finding the best talent for a role?? What scares you about coaching unique individuals?? What scares you about strategy and planning?? What scares you about leadership development?

So often, I hear leaders tell me that it’s always been one and done – nothing lasts – vanished like a ghost when it comes to their culture elevation efforts.? We put on the “strengthen our culture” costume for a month, training session, team building, event or guest speaker.

A renewed culture starts by taking off the masks from the past and re-focusing on the “guts” of what truly makes an organization and individuals unique.

No trick here – want a guide through the haunted cultural house?

Nothing to be frightened of if you invest in the opportunity of what the best organizational cultures provide – a strong values foundation, engaged and optimized talent, a clear way of working, and never-ending learning.? Sustainability is the surprising element most miss.

I spoke with two leaders this week who were unafraid to commit to a vision of the future but wanted help navigating their neighborhood from house to house – team to team.? By next October their bag will be filled with treats.? It can’t happen in one day, but it can with a people touchpoint plan.

What current culture candy would you trade for a better outcome – for better engagement – for better bottom-line results?

It’s not a “boo,” but rather a “who.”