” … business history has shown repeatedly that the link between corporate culture and long-term organizational success is unequivocal. Simply stated, there is just no doubt that a strong, mutually reinforcing culture increases an organization’s probability of achieving even the most difficult of objectives.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secrets-culture-club-daniel-gardner/
Notable Quotes: High-Trust Culture #8: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
” … if you write a budget that serves as the embodiment of a carefully defined set of values, it can be a powerful way to express your company’s vision. That opens the door for efficient, empowering and trust-inspired leadership.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140318061015-11846967-high-trust-culture-8-put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/
High-Trust Culture #7: Don’t Fear Sacrifice
” …if you want to build a high-trust organization, don’t be afraid of asking people to sacrifice—as long as you’re willing to sacrifice, too.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140303072055-11846967-high-trust-culture-7-don-t-fear-sacrifice/
Notable Quotes: High-Trust Culture #6: Don’t Keep People In The Dark
“The best communication thrives on truth, clarity and directness. Poor, infrequent or cleverly parsed communication can completely undermine trust – while open, honest and direct messaging is vital to building it.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140222084557-11846967-high-trust-culture-6-don-t-keep-people-in-the-dark/
Notable Quotes: High-Trust Culture #5: Create a Winning Vision
“More than a goal that everyone can get behind, a great vision is a picture of success that people can share, shape and contribute to. Most people want to feel like they’re working toward something real and important, not just just working their way through tasks.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140211074344-11846967-high-trust-culture-5-create-a-winning-vision/
Notable Quotes: High-Trust Culture #4: Everyone’s Accountable
“Trust grows … when expectations are clear, when people know what they’ve been empowered to do, and when they can focus on doing it.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140129082259-11846967-building-a-high-trust-culture-4-everyone-s-accountable/
Notable Quotes: High-Trust Culture #3: Empower Everyone
” … in many organizations, those with the best information do not work at headquarters, but on the front lines. Organizations that don’t trust anyone outside the inner circle are destined to disappoint and stumble, while their high-trust counterparts marshal talent and experience from deep within the ranks.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140121065629-11846967-building-a-high-trust-company-3-empower-everyone/
Notable Quotes: “Building a High-Trust Culture #1: It Starts with Integrity”
“… I’ve come to believe that the most important ingredient in a business’s success is, simply, trust.” This looks like it will be a good series. Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131223065401-11846967-building-a-high-trust-culture-1-it-starts-with-integrity
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