Is Culture Stronger than Leadership? (Part 2)
In the second part of his article « Culture : Light or Lightning », Mark Miller discusses what you should keep in mind when you think about the culture of the organization you lead.
He finished last week’s article by writing : « The role of cultural architect is not for the faint-hearted. » So what can we keep in mind when we impact our culture ?
Firstly, it is essential to keep in mind that every division, department and team also has a culture. These cultures are present and have been shaped and nurtured. With culture also comes habits which are not always good.
This is when we realize that change is difficult because it requires altering habits. However, we must also keep in mind that « without extremely strong leadership culture always wins »
We must also consider that strong leadership culture also means to weave in with appropriate cultural attributes. This is often disregarded because it requires implementing a long-term strategy. However, if we think about it, cultural attributes are also about every day practices.
Here is an excerpt of the article :
« Leaders must serve as the architects of the culture. When channeled in the right direction, culture is a huge force for good. This power is why it makes sense for leaders to invest time creating a compelling culture. Harness its power and your leadership journey will be infinitely easier.”
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How can you impact your company's culture? What are some things to consider?
Adapted with permission from Great Leaders Serve. Mark Miller is a speaker and author of leadership books including The Secret of Teams, The Heart Of Leadership and Chess Not Checkers. He shares his leadership thoughts on his blog, Great Leaders Serve, with the goal to unleash the potential of servant leaders.