Walk down Mahogany Row in most corporate offices and you’ll be able to read a lot about what the organization stands for. You’ll likely see plaques that outline core values, posters that tout a commitment to the customer. Some examples: Guiding Principles • Mission • Leadership model • Philosophy • Vision • Code of conduct • Our commitment • Goals • Roadmap to results • Credo • Value proposition • Culture statement • Who we are • Our responsibility The work of Tom Peters and Bob Waterman three decades ago caused executives and leaders to take seriously the idea of using corporate values to intentionally drive culture. But in 2012, many organizations are …Continue reading →The post Plaques and platitudes can lead to paralysis appeared first on Julie Winkle Giulioni. http://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/blog/leadership-matters/plaques-and-platitudes-can-lead-to-paralysis/