“Genius is making complex ideas simple, not making simple ideas complex.” –ALBERT EINSTEIN
Valentine’s Day got us thinking. Can you recall the last time you paused to share a genuine moment of deep appreciation with a member of your organization? A heartfelt moment to thank them for their efforts and contributions? Was it last week or sometime in the last month? If you keep things honest, was it so long ago that you were too embarrassed to answer and would prefer we change this conversation? Please keep reading.
First, let’s get this piece on the table: showing gratitude is a very different topic from sharing performance feedback or formalizing a workplace recognition program. It doesn’t take a genius to realize the essential and simple truth: your people know the difference. Why? Because gratitude is absolutely free, and its true value is priceless when it is genuine. Is it embedded in your culture?
Many years ago, workplace culture and employee engagement were regarded as touchy-feely, “nice to have” topics on the management team’s strategy wish list (if they made the list at all!). These topics were those Big Idea Keynote presentations that national speakers shared during the “future trends” portion of annual professional conferences. You sat in the audience and hoped for a roll-out at your workplace one day. Fast forward. Your wish came true! Now, regardless of the industry, size, or type, it’s getting tough to find an organization that is leaving the culture conversation to chance. You know the vital connection that exists between your people and results, such as your brand promise, sales, and how the organization delivers an exceptional customer experience.
Not convinced yet? Personality assessment professional Robert Hogan states the business case for the bottom-line impact with this message: “No matter how talented people might be, if their values are inconsistent with the culture of their organization, they will not succeed.” Let that sink in. It turns out that alignment is a significant factor in the game of success.
Ready to do the work? Here at Transform, our passion and purpose have remained unchanged since day one. We are accomplished at helping leaders and teams shift and grow to meet market challenges and achieve higher levels of success. If you need help translating your “people first” vision into actionable behaviors for your entire team, we can help. Let’s explore how we can collaborate to help you build and deliver a culture that drives business results in 2025.
