Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

• Sloganizing : Creating catchy mission statements or values not reflected in day-to-day behaviors. initiatives, workshops, or team-building events without follow-through or integration into daily practices will always fall short. • Ignoring Root Causes : Addressing symptoms of cultural problems (e.g., low morale or high turnover) without addressing deeper issues like leadership gaps or poor communication. These shortcuts may create an illusion of progress, but they seldom result in lasting change. Instead, they often foster cynicism and disengagement as employees recognize a gap between rhetoric and reality. • One-Off Initiatives : Launching

Case Studies: Leaders Who Prioritized Culture

Case Study 1: Satya Nadella and Microsoft

When Satya Nadella took over as CEO of Microsoft in 2014, the company faced a rigid and competitive culture that hindered collaboration and innovation. Nadella saw that changing the company’s culture was essential for its success. Nadella introduced a new mission—"Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more"—and aligned it with a growth mindset. He

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