I have worked in a range of leadership roles for more than three decades, and I have always found it fascinating to see how the culture of an organisation is created by the leader. It is clear that the leader’s personality, their beliefs and values, infuse all aspects of the organisation’s life.
Our beliefs and personal values both inform our vision and underpin all of our actions to work towards that vision. If we believe in excellence, we don’t ignore poor practice or accept a lack of effort from our team; if we believe in equity, we challenge injustice. As leaders, if we accept something which is not good enough, this completely undermines our culture and values and compromises our vision.
“Gallup research shows one in two people have left their job to get away from their manager. Leaders and managers are fundamental to the employee experience at work and therefore on culture. Leaders need to walk the talk, otherwise employees quickly realise what is and is not important and can imitate the behaviours they believe will be most valued by their leader.” https://corporateculture.co.uk/the-elements-of-culture/
The challenge for leaders then, is how they ensure that they positively create a culture that aligns with their purpose, vision, values, strategy and beliefs, and ensure that they also model the desired culture in all their interactions. If you would like to reflect and 'dig deeply' into how you are developing your culture, please get in touch!
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