Are You and Your Team On The Same Page?

Written by James Sanders

In the last of our series on Mission, Vision, Values and Culture, we wrap up with what happens if you don’t embrace these fundamental concepts.   You can find yourself with a revolving door of team members.  Company culture is just as if not more important than pay for most people. 

So, how do you know if your view of company culture is the same as your team.  You can start with asking them.  Would their answer be the same as yours?  If not, there is a disconnect.  If you don’t know how to fix it, there are plenty of professional advisors and consultants to assist.  The below articles may be a good starting point:

• Accountability Must Be Chosen, Not Mandated  (HBR.org)
• How Leaders Can Build a High-Agency Culture (HBR.org)
• Tesla’s former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise—here’s what most workers need to know | Fortune
• Meet America’s Best Employers For Company Culture 2026 (forbes.com)

“There’s no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated.” – Richard Branson