Changing Culture

One of the biggest challenges leaders have is changing culture. All organizations have inertia. Change is always needed, but there is natural resistance.

 A recent post on LeadershipFreak lists some ways leaders can help implement cultural change in an organization. Two steps in particular stand out..

• Concentrate on the success of others.
• Tell people what needs to be done not what to do.

These are two simple mindsets, but they can make a big difference.  Many organizations have superstars who are always on the top of the list.  Often we stop recognizing these top performers.  "They are on the list, again."  Recognition is important to everyone.

The is much discussion on empowering.  Remembering to give the goals and let people is one simple step in empowerment.  This also help people embrace the change more.

The LeadershipFreak blog post can be found here: http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/how-to-become-a-culture-building-leader/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=linkedin&goback=%2Egde_39683_member_220107464