As the company grows, we’re trying to maintain our innocence. I not only look at what’s best for the company but how will it impact my employees. There are a lot of young employees starting families. I always keep that in mind.
Encourage Creative Thinking Within Your Organization
We encourage each employee to be a leader. If there is a process that can be improved, they have the power to recommend a better way to do it. We’re always searching for ways to be better.
Everyone Needs to Communicate Their Values
It starts at the top. Aligning company and personal values is done by setting a good example for everyone else to follow. This encourages everyone within the organization to align themselves with the company’s values.
Instilling Company Culture in New Employees
We rely heavily on team members to welcome them into the BCDVideo family. New employees quickly feel a sense of belonging and people genuinely care about the work that they do. This translates well into the successful embodiment of our company values.
Choosing Whom to Hire
When faced with multiple candidates that seem equally qualified on paper, it comes down to chemistry. What does your gut instinct tell you to do? This ensures company culture remains intact.
One Characteristic Every Leader Should Possess
Thick skin. Leaders face plenty of criticism for the decisions that they make. You can’t take things personally. Being receptive to constructive criticism sends the message that you appreciate honest feedback to help grow your organization.
The Biggest Challenge Facing Leaders Today
Keeping confidential business information out of the public eye has become increasingly important in the social media era. Due to the work we do with government contractors, we cannot afford to have sensitive project details openly shared online.
Resources to Become a Better Leader
I recently read the book Building a Magnetic Culture by Kevin Sheridan. It really hits up the importance of having an engaged workforce. It only takes a few disengaged employees to slow down the entire company’s efforts.
