Are the thoughts shaping your life truly your own, or have they been influenced by outside forces?

If you haven't noticed, America is in the middle of a presidential campaign. Celebrity endorsements are coming out of the woodworks. We know who Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Bill Nye, and even Lady Gaga's dad are voting for.

Are you taking their input at face value? Are you allowing your voice to become a replica of someone else's?

Leaders face tough decisions daily. Sometimes those choices won't win them popularity contests but are necessary for the organization's long-term success.

History is filled with examples of leaders who made tough, unpopular decisions that ultimately proved to be the right call. Take Steve Jobs, for instance. When he returned to Apple in 1997, the company was struggling, and Jobs made the controversial decision to streamline Apple's product line, cutting over 70% of existing products. This decision was not well-received initially, but it refocused the company and paved the way for innovations like the iMac, iPod, and iPhone, transforming Apple into the powerhouse it is today.

Organizations with a strong sense of cohesion see a 21% increase in profitability, yet many companies still struggle to integrate core values into everyday practices.

The Cohesion-Infusion and Alignment Exercise provides a practical framework to bridge this gap and create a cohesive workplace culture.

Aligning company values with daily operations is essential for fostering a cohesive and supportive workplace. The Cohesion-Infusion and Alignment Exercise offers a systematic approach to integrating these values into both work-life integration and career development. By focusing on key elements like belonging, value, and mutual commitment, organizations can create a workplace culture that not only supports employees but also drives success.

I am excited to present a special guest edition of the blog, featuring insights from Anne Legg. Anne explores the transformative power of generative AI in credit unions, a topic that aligns perfectly with the themes we covered in our Vegas Residency workshop.

Anne’s expertise offers a roadmap for leveraging AI strategically to enhance consumer engagement, streamline operations, and foster an AI-ready culture. As your understanding of Gen-AI deepens, you will be ready to implement actionable steps to integrate AI into your organization effectively.

Promoting your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is an effective strategy for attracting and part of the foundation for retaining employees regardless of the size of the business. Guest writer, Danielle Shroyer, founder of Engage HR, a boutique Human Resources consulting firm, presents insight for small businesses to compete for talent against large corporations.

As Danielle provides excellent advice for small businesses to attract talent, she and I are aligned in how EVP and cohesion retains them. We know that you cannot simply offer an EVP without backing it up. AND, a cohesion-infused culture provides the foundation to sustain the impact gained through attracting employees with EVP.

👉 22% of workers blame toxic cultures for work stress.

👉 25% of employees have experienced some form of harassment in the workplace over the last year.

👉 Toxicity contributes 10.4 times more than other factors leading to increased employee turnover.

Infusing cohesion into a work culture is one proven method to reducing toxicity and retaining employees. With the presence of cohesion, employees feel a greater sense of belonging and inclusion. Creating an inclusive environment is extremely important as it's the number one reason a person leaves employment aside from promotion or life events. The importance of the supervisor-employee role cannot be overstated, as the supervisor makes or breaks the belonging cycle that involves inclusion.

Learning to think from inside and outside the organization

This is Blog Post #6 in my Cohesion CultureTalent Retention Model newsletter series. If you haven't already done so, click to read thefirst,second,third, fourth, and fifthin the series.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my Talent Retention Model Series. This comprehensive framework is designed to help organizations cultivate a cohesive culture that attracts, retains, and develops top talent. The model is built on the premise that a strong, unified organizational culture is key to employee satisfaction and long-term success.

This is Blog Post #5 in my Cohesion Culture™ Talent Retention Model newsletter series. If you haven't already done so, click to read the first, second, third, and fourth in the series.

I hope you have enjoyed learning about the Cohesion Culture™ Talent Retention Model throughout this newsletter series. The model illustrates the elements required to foster a culture enriched with cohesion, where individuals feel a sense of inclusion (belonging), recognize their worth (meaningful work), and engage in mutual collaborations (commitment).

The Cohesion Culture™️ Talent Retention Model is perfectly suited for any corporate hallway, walkway, or gathering space.