Editors Note

Editors Note

What has marriage therapy got to do with workplace culture? Marriage and businesses in the 21st century exist in an environment of increasing uncertainty and face a stark reality for success. A sound strategy is simply not enough to guarantee future success.
 
“Every new relationship is a new culture that has never existed before. When we build a relationship together, we must decide on our own new meanings. Culture means the way people create meaning out of almost everything,” according to Dr. John Gottman, one of the most influential and world-renowned relationship experts. So what does Dr. Gottman’s decades of research have to do with strengthening organizations? Read our cover article, Positive Culture: The Key To Achieving Your Strategic Goals by Brad Deutser, for more insights on how great leaders build and drive great cultures.
 

Not every change in an organization has immediate or long-term benefits to the workforce. Sharing the benefits of the change is only a small part of getting employees engaged in change. Along with the positive benefits, you can’t be afraid to discuss the negatives and get stuck. Read Gregg Brown’s article, Leading Change, for 4 strategies to get your team “unstuck” and move change forward in the face of uncertainty.
 
Your legacy is defined by the impact you have on the lives of others after you are gone. We are all leaving a legacy and there is no escaping it. If asked, how would you respond to the question of, “What do you want your leadership legacy to be?” Read Jeffrey W. Foley’s article, Leaving A Positive Leadership Legacy In Your Life, for more insights.
 
As a leader, you need to get comfortable saying exactly what’s on your mind, even when it’s what no one wants to hear. Read Kevin Lawrence’s article, Why Your Company’s Standards Aren’t High Enough, where he reminds us why leaders should hold on to certain standards.
 
Also included are exclusive interviews with top winners of LEAD 2018 Awards. The winners share details of their award winning programs and plans ahead.
 
This is just a sneak peek into what we have in this edition of Leadership Excellence. We hope you enjoy reading all articles and look forward to hearing from you!
           
Last but not least, we believe that there is no better way to connect with people than by sharing your leadership story. If you have one, send it to us and don’t forget to mail us your feedback.
 
Happy Reading!
 

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