Culture is everywhere. But we often ignore it. This is a mistake – because if you can forge a high-engagement ‘commitment culture’, high performance takes care of itself. Three ingredients make a commitment culture. First, meaning. People need a sense of purpose. Try to answer that simple, all-important question: why are we doing this? Second, connection. Attempt to boost the emotional bonds within a group. Take stock frequently: are your teammates happy or sad, motivated or demoralised? Third, safety. Team members must feel able to make mistakes. Don’t hold grudges and learn to embrace
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