9 Questions to Determine If You're Leading with Culture in Mind

Creating a positive workplace culture takes deliberate action and commitment on the part of everyone involved in leading a business – plus every person working at that organization. At its beginning, a positive workplace culture relies on the intent of leadership to commit to effective communication, learning and development resources, wellness programs, appreciation and recognition initiatives and, above all else, leading by example.

A Positive Work Culture Starts at the Top

Launched and nurtured correctly, a workplace culture is always a work in progress. Aligning employee betterment with organizational performance goals requires transparency, behavioral change and a synchronous deployment of fair and equitable policies, consistent communications, and an investment in corporate resources supporting everything from new employee onboarding materials to employee development training. Creating an enlivened work culture required intentional and strategic efforts, including the defining of organizational core values, open communication channels, diversity and inclusivity promotion and the sustainability of a mindful atmosphere of respect and care. 

A Positive Work Culture Takes Time

Once you commit to developing a positive workplace culture, the real work starts. You need to lead with your organization’s culture in mind.

So, are you leading with culture in mind – right now?

Let's Find Out!

1. Do you ensure everyone feels valued and supported?
2. Do you involve all employees in shaping company culture?
3. Are you investing in ongoing professional development resources?
4. Are you encouraging employees to share ideas and feedback?
5. Are you investing in workshops, training events, and team building activities?
6. Is everyone at your organization aware of the company’s core values?
7. Do you make your core values visible – as reminders throughout the workday?
8. Do you celebrate individual achievements that align with core values?
9. Are you streamlining onboarding to align new staff with culture expectations?

If you answered in the affirmative to all these questions, give yourself a pat on the back! You are living your culture – and you are upkeeping your organization’s commitment to sustaining a culture of care. If you could not answer in the affirmative to some or most – or all – of these questions, you should strongly consider how important a positive workplace culture is to you – and your organization. 

Keep in mind, developing and supporting a good company culture is more than just the willingness to be a company with a positive work culture. Willingness is only the very beginning. It takes a daily commitment to promote transparency, reinforce collaboration and foster engagement throughout a workforce. Your company deserves a positive culture – and you will be better for it.