Values

During a recent business development meeting, I noticed inspirational phrases on the walls of the office I was visiting.

  • “Delight the customer”
  • “Teamwork works”
  • “We are committed to service”

I asked how these phrases are used to support the corporate culture and its mission. For example, are they woven into performance conversations? Are they pointed to in coaching sessions? Are they part of the everyday conversation between leaders and team members?

The response was disappointing, but not uncommon.

“Really, they are just words on the wall.”

Think about your corporate values and your team values. Do you bring them to life by referring to them often? Are they part of the fabric of your culture? Do your action plans, performance reviews, and coaching discussions start and end with them? Are your celebrations and rewards centered on them?

Or, are they just words on a wall?

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Photo Credit: Values Stock Photo by Nichole Burrows, used with Creative Commons license.