Culture isn’t built on free kombucha, gym memberships, ping pong tables, bringing your pooch to work and golf simulators.
All the bells and whistles are just distractions.
Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the above but what truly matters is how the team views themselves.
Yes, culture is about a team of people coming together, however, it’s an inside job.
You want a team of individuals with great self-esteem, confidence and a love of life.
That’s what will be the game changer.
So your job as a leader is to build the individuals who will create resonance within your team.
You do this by working at the individual level, constructing a shared vision.
Your primary role as a leader is to be a coach, enabling them to grow, change and adapt.
Point them back to their own responsibility and power, and get them excited about striving to hit their potential.
People are motivated by progress and purpose, so focus less on the benefits you are offering and more on how you can help them become better people.
Make the individuals happier and the culture will take care of itself.
And in turn, you will become a better person.
