Three Leadership Best Practices that I Love 💗

To the many dedicated managers and leaders who tirelessly strive to create an environment where people #love to come to work, I applaud your efforts. Your dedication to fostering a positive workplace #culture is truly commendable, and on this Valentine’s Day I want to share three #leadership best practices that I love:

💼 1: Aligning Culture with Strategy

Company values are not just words on a website; they should be guiding principles that shape an organization’s identity and drive its success. The best leaders go the extra mile by articulating why these values matter and how they align with an organization’s mission and strategic goals. By explaining the rationale behind the values, they empower teams to understand their significance and embrace them wholeheartedly. The best leaders create a culture that motivates employees and supports the company’s goals.

💗 2: Integrating Culture into Daily Work

For corporate culture to thrive, it must be woven into the fabric of day-to-day operations. The best leaders embed company values into team traditions, rituals, and communication practices, reinforcing what an organization stands for. For instance, if risk-taking is a core value, these managers encourage employees to challenge the status quo and engage in constructive conflict and debate during team meetings. This not only clarifies expectations but also empowers employees to best support the company’s goals. When organizational culture aligns with business strategy, it accelerates growth, and improves employee engagement. The best leaders reinforce #values consistently across all communications and touchpoints with the team.

🌟 3: Monitoring Culture and Providing Feedback

Recognizing and celebrating behaviors that align with a corporate strategy and culture is essential. Equally important is providing timely #feedback, training, and coaching to realign employees when their behaviors deviate from values and goals. And when an employee consistently engages in behavior that contradicts the culture, these managers address it immediately. The best leaders develop and reinforce the actions that support the organization’s strategy.

Cheers to the exceptional managers and leaders, for your tireless efforts in creating a workplace where people love to be. ❤️