· Businesses large and small have a culture and history.
· Those are to be respected, understood, and respected.
· But they shouldn’t stand in the way of progress.
· They should support progress when appropriate.
I love learning about companies that have a rich history – it adds so much to their values and culture. I was fortunate to work for my family’s business and then to join Wynn’s companies – they both had individuals and a storied past that led to continued growth and success. The key to that success was taking what was good about the past and building upon it. Sometimes that growth meant striking out in bold and new directions – those were exciting, challenging, and ultimately fulfilling, but always done with an eye toward staying true to their origins. I think people like working for companies like that – Disney is certainly an excellent example, and there are countless others. A value system that informs and drives culture can be found in nearly every company and effective leaders use those to build morale, loyalty, performance excellence, and satisfaction (employee and customer). Look for these kinds of things where you work and include them in the storylines of your business and work. It will make it more personable and tangible for your team and permeate everything you do. And inspire you to be better. Let the past help guide you into the future today.
Robert Allen “Bob” Iger (born 1951): American media executive who is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company.
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