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Are you “walking the walk”?
September 1, 2008
How many times have you found yourself saying one thing and doing something 360 degrees different than you said you would? Let me admit, I am guilty of this from time to time! For example, many times I find myself delinquent in submitting my weekly blogs for review in a timely fashion to our talented, internal, creative marketing department. Have you been in a similar position in your business where you have talked the talk but have not walked the walk? If so, you might feel as I have in that this is yet another good intention that has gone awry.
Approximately five years ago, one of my clients who had been notoriously late to meetings scheduled well in advance had no idea that other members of the group were extremely perturbed with his tardiness to meetings. From his perspective, he was casually late. The other participants did not see it that way! They perceived his tardiness to be a blatant disregard and disrespect for their time. I could not agree more!
As managers and leaders in our businesses, we must never forget that we set the standard! We are the role models, especially if we are family members, whether we are a blood relative or an in-law! If we are a non-family member who has been entrusted with safekeeping the family’s core values and business philosophy, it is incumbent upon you to exemplify role model behavior. Like it or not, we are the example the employees are seeking to emulate. There is no substitute for leading by example. Is it difficult? Absolutely! Is it imperative? Absolutely!
Company culture can have a tremendous impact upon not only today’s success but also tomorrow’s success! Your attitude and work ethic are under scrutiny each day. Take a moment and reflect upon how imbedded your company culture is in your organization. On whole, is your organization exemplifying the culture you have worked hard to establish? If not, I challenge you to take action! Walk the walk!What are you waiting for? The future of your business may depend upon it!
Posted by Dave Ciambella on September 1, 2008 | Comments (0)
