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The Three Pillars of Company Culture
Before we get too far along, I want to spend a little time clarifying what I
mean when I talk about culture and explain why it’s such a critical
component of People Strategy.
So, what is culture? Culture is the summation of all the thousands of
interactions, norms, and behaviors at a company. Culture is also the vehicle
through which employees can attain a meaningful work experience.
Over the years for many of us, our relationship with our work has changed
for the better.
Our teams today have very different needs and expectations
of their leaders and of companies than those in previous decades. We no
longer want companies simply to provide us with something to do for five
days out of every week and give us a paycheck.
We want them to help us
grow and align with our beliefs and causes. This has only become more
pronounced as cultural headwinds, such as the coronavirus pandemic, force
many to transition into remote work settings.
The Reason You Get Out of Bed in the
Morning
Through my work with thousands of customers and hundreds of employees,
I’ve observed that most people look for three key attributes to be truly
dedicated and engaged in their work: purpose, community, and growth.
These are the three pillars that serve as the foundation of a strong company
culture (see Figure 1.1). Ideally, each of these elements is strong all the
time. The reality, however, is that it’s often challenging to always be firing
on all cylinders at once. But by dedicating attention and resources to each,
organizations can build a solid bedrock for meaningful work and employee
success.
FIGURE 1.1
Purpose
Purpose is simple. It’s what gives meaning to our lives. It’s the reason we
get out of bed every day. It’s why we spend most of the waking hours of our
adult lives working and doing what we do. The way we find meaning in our
careers is by seeing a clear connection between our personal purpose and
how we spend our time at work. When we have that alignment, purpose
becomes a way to understand the contributions we make to both our
company and to society as a whole.
It’s this meaning that allows us to be
fully engaged in, and dedicated to, the work we do day in and day out.
I try not to make a habit out of recommending self-help books, but if I have
one to recommend, it’s How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale
Carnegie (Pocket Books, 1998).
One thing that Carnegie talks about early
on in the book is that one of the most fundamental human desires is the
need to feel important. This might sound selfish, and in some ways it is, but
that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. It can be channeled to do something great,
and it can be channeled into great work for a company that people believe
helps the world and has impact.
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