Put the humanity of your people at the heart of everything you do as a leader from this moment forward. If you lose sight of that as a leader, you’re not doing it right. There’s a chance you feel like you’re already doing this. You’ve got a host of employee perks like a beer fridge or a ping-pong table in the breakroom, but that’s a dangerous mindset. What you have is a pseudo-culture that misses the point about what real people and real leaders value – and this is a feeling of purpose, driving towards a shared goal. It’s the feeling that what you actually do as a company has value and informs a real company culture.
Whether you’re starting a new venture and want to ensure you set out on the right foot or you’re seeking to redefine an existing culture that’s grown stale, Mark McClain’s advice and insights are instantly relatable for any leader. His book, Joy and Success at Work is an adaptable leadership manual that sources its truth from Mark’s experience founding and leading successful companies over the course of his 25+ year career.
Whichever stage of development your company is in, Mark’s guidance on everything from being authentic—as a leader and as an organization—to defining (or redefining) core values and every relevant thing in between is unflinchingly delivered. Mark’s joy and optimism that change is possible and that true, people-first company cultures can become the new norm in a corporate world increasingly marred by cultural bankruptcy shines through on every page.
And remember, lasting success requires a genuine commitment to mutual success—of customers, employees, investors, and the company itself.
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