With thousands of businesses opting to send their workforces home, how can each of us make the most of a less-than-ideal situation? How can we get stuff done - at home? And without going stir crazy?
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When you work somewhere, in time you can see, smell, and all but touch the culture - but can you define it?
Does everyone think of it in the same way?
Are all its traits, values, and characteristics valued equally by all?
That’s a maybe, a no, and a hard no, respectively.
Founder Ellie Hearne breaks down what workplace culture represents and how to get the most from it.
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You’re a leader. You’re charged with making decisions that impact the business, the organization, and your team. You’re accountable. Your role is key to the success of your organization.
So what happens when you’re not around?
Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne on the tool that helps teams succeed and helps leaders take a step back - whether they’re present or absent.
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“What’s the number-one trait successful leaders share?”
I ask this question at the start of some of our leadership workshops - in companies as varied in size, industry, age, and stage as you could imagine.
The answers are always interesting. Beyond the surface-interpretation of “these traits are what makes a good leader,” the responses also speak to each person’s values and to the organization’s culture.
Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne on the trait leaders should cultivate.
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