How to Build a Workplace People Actually Want to Show Up To

At a time when our world appears more divided and fractured than ever, protecting the culture in our companies and communities becomes critical.

So many people feel helpless to affect national politics or address global unrest, but it’s within our reach to protect the vitality, energy, and creativity of ourselves, our colleagues, and our associates.

As adults, we spend more of our waking hours and healthy years working than any other single activity, and these fiscal weeks and quarters that stretch into years and decades can be a highlight of our lifetimes, no matter what’s happening on the national or international stage.Curating a more connected culture starts with a clear mission, purpose, and why the business exists in the first place.

Once this is established and embraced by employees and customers alike, committing to the following three practices will shift your workplace into one where people feel seen, trusted, and ready to do their best work.Loving leaders engage with everyone in an organization’s ecosystem, intentionally seeking information, ideas, insights, and feedback from colleagues, clients, customers, and suppliers.