This is perhaps the single most important factor in any culture change effort. Are senior leaders role-modelling the values of the desired culture, or not? If they are not walking their talk, you can forget the hope of others doing it consistently. But values are too conceptual for some. Having a value of 'fairness' sounds great, but it can leave room for debate about whether the value was exhibited or not. There is no room for misunderstanding if we demonstrate fairness through behaviours such as giving equal voices in meetings or in conflict resolution, rooting out unconscious bias in processes, promoting based on consistent, objective criteria. Define the behaviours that reflect your values and you will find it easier to live them.

No ones gonna be excited about anything you hope to accomplish unless you are excited about it first. The energy you bring everyday as a leader is vital it sets the tone. You have to model, nurture, and encourage the behaviors you want to continue to see. How do we win?! We go All-in!🎉

El líder está llamado a desempeñar un papel clave en la construcción de una cultura organizacional positiva, porque sus acciones constituyen el espejo en que se reflejarán los valores sobre los que la misma se sustenta. En tal sentido, quienes desempeñan roles de liderazgo están llamados a hacer gala de las siguientes virtudes: 1) Tener seguridad en sí mismos y en sus capacidades. 2) Poder confiar y generar confianza. 3) Saber comunicarse de forma asertiva, es decir, tener la capacidad de transmitir las ideas sucinta y claramente. 4) Sabe escuchar. Para ello han de mostrar siempre buena disposición a los planteos, inquietudes e ideas que tengan sus colaboradores.

Let me give an example A leader might decide to forgo their annual bonus during a challenging financial period to ensure that no employees are laid off. By making this sacrifice, the leader shows a commitment to their team and prioritizes job security over personal financial gain. This decision can help maintain morale and loyalty among employees, as they see their leader putting the well-being of the workforce first. Additionally, it can foster a culture of shared responsibility, encouraging other leaders in the organization to consider similar sacrifices when facing difficult choices.

Currently i am mananging a diverse team and couple strategic clients in daily basis, and i believe i do have something to share in terms of driving changes. To lead is to influence. No doubt!. Yet what kind of influence that you want to give, so your team is willingly wanted to follow your lead ?. To me personally, i choose the simplest yet the hardest one, which is leading by example. I want to change the current culture into a much better and rewarding one. The very first thing to do is to change from within me. For instance, i want my team to listen to me, obviously i have to listen to them first. I want my client to stay on business for long term, then i have to advice and serve their interest them well for longer term as well.

Leading by example and aligning leadership actions with core values is really important when making any meaningful culture change.