In commitment cultures, authentic people are just like the sun; the sun gives away all it has to the plants and the trees, but in return, the plants and trees always grow toward the sun.
Mark Guilbert
EBA Founder & Managing Director
Unsurprisingly, there’s a major trust deficit in our corporate world. And the culprit? Our undisciplined addiction to speed and impatience, which is a human creation. How can we develop deep ingrained human needs such as trust and cooperation when speed and impatience have become the framework of our society? This “faster is better” approach to business and life is like a rearrangement of the deckchairs on the Titanic! And why? Because trust takes time…and remember, there’s no App for trust and cooperation!
Creating an atmosphere where people feel safe to speak up and take risks, and where there is a high level of trust and mutual respect is core to creating the high performing teams that will not only take you into the future, but also be robust during times of change and uncertainty. Ultimately, this comes down to authentic, vulnerable, and courageous leadership. Asking the tough questions and having courageous conversations is the best way to keep your culture healthy and strong.
In addition, leaders need to create an environment that encourages people who feel vulnerable (not coping as well as others or needing help) to feel safe enough to communicate those concerns without having the feeling of being judged or the fear of losing their job. They need to know that they can ask for help if they need it. Remember; the safer and more valued people feel, the more resilient they are in the face of high demand and uncertainty.
A team workshop
During this team workshop, we explore:
- How can you leverage an asset you don’t understand? Know your people
- Values and purpose govern your important decisions
- How to prepare your environment – creating a distraction-free environment where the whole group can do great things together!
- Everybody matters – how can you become a servant leader and support your “brothers and sisters”?
- 3 principles to practice
The bottom line, we all want to work in environments where we naturally trust each other – no “politics” or hidden agendas! Our workplace is where we come together with people who believe what we believe, we share a common vision, and everybody wants to contribute in advancing that vision.
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Whatever your needs, EBA is able to provide you with a closely integrated, personalized learning solution to fit your time and business while respecting a corporate budget.