Culture Shapes Conduct
3 words… just 3 words and yet they say so much.
Leaders need to be deliberately and purposefully engaged in positively influencing the cultures of their teams, departments and organizations. There can and should be strategic discussions and plans to accomplish this most worthy of tasks. Because CULTURE SHAPES CONDUCT.
At the same time every single individual in the organization needs to hold themselves accountable to their own personal contribution to the culture which they contribute to each day they show up for work. And sometimes even when they don’t show up. (Because let’s be honest, sometimes we’re relieved when some of our more toxic personalities are away for the day).
We might each ask ourselves one of these questions.Â
How is my world at work (our culture) better today because of my contribution?
How is our culture more positive, more nurturing, more inviting, more fulfilling, more refreshing, or more productive because of my deliberate, thoughtful and genuine contribution?
Culture shapes Conduct… and Conduct shapes Culture. The choices we make, the things we are willing to say and do communicate “the norm” of what is acceptable. What is acceptable could be exceptional if that is what your culture communicates.
Make Your Choices Wisely….
Conduct yourself with care….
and Make your Culture Count…
Kirk Out