CHIEF OF ANYTHING

It takes bravery at the top

How do I create an energized, aligned, and thriving organization?

Here are some of the highlights of this weeks VIERKLANG Strategy podcast episode with Brand Strategist Melanie Gleeson:

✅ Bravery & Challenge: Implementing changes and transforming organizational culture takes immense courage. It's about making your vision known to the organization, being open to questioning, and being ready to face challenges.

✅ Observation & Engagement: The heart of an organization lies in its employees. Observing their roles, understanding their challenges, and actively engaging with them can provide profound insights into how a company truly functions.

✅ Leadership & Growth Mindset: True leadership involves viewing challenges as learning opportunities. It's imperative to stay away from an inflated ego to truly lead with authenticity and inspire others.

✅ Clarity in Vision & Purpose: One of the most significant challenges companies face is the absence of a clear vision and purpose. Leaders must reconnect with their organization's vision, get clear on their larger purpose, and share this with their teams.

✅ The Power of Values: Once the vision and purpose are set, it's essential to define the organization's values. This not only includes foundational values like trust but also "superpowers" or edgier values that set the company apart.

✅ Engaging Teams: It's paramount to involve your people in the vision, purpose, and values of the company. Being transparent with them, including sharing the challenges, helps create a sense of ownership and commitment.

✅ Growth & Challenges: For companies that want to grow and evolve, it's crucial to be open to transformations, be it through mergers or self-imposed changes. Start-ups often outpace established companies because of their focused, driven mindset.

✅ Steps to Success: For CEOs and leaders feeling stuck, I advise reconnecting with the core vision you know exists for your company. Eliminate the noise and zero in on what truly matters.

✅ Book Recommendation: I mentioned a fantastic book, "Eating the Big Fish," which provides a practical guide for companies wanting to adopt an entrepreneurial spirit and drive towards a clearer identity.

Listen to this week’s VIERKLANG podcast episode.