It Just Takes One...

It just takes one person to change a culture. Could it be so simple? It not only can be - but it is.

Think of it this way, how does one "difficult personality" affect the culture of your workplace? What if they are your boss? If so, they effect it even more. Each one of us has an impact on the whole world. I believe that we are creatures of energy and light. It reminds me of the truth in the humerous phrase:

"Everyone brings a light into your life. Some when they come into it and others when they leave it."

Although it is humerous, it is true. Driving change for a positive culture is as easy as being good, showing respect, holding your tongue, saying thank you and telling someone "hello" in the morning.

The more the needed change, the more the need to have people with the desired culture in positions of influence to make that change. You can have excellent coworkers but a terrible boss. The coworkers can't compensate for the boss; hence the need for a Human Resources team that recruits not just on competencies but also on values. This also will show the need to have a Human Resources team who lives the values you desire for your culture.

Does it all start with the CEO? No, it doesn't. It starts with you and may your influence be strong enough to reach to the top and touch the CEO with new possibilities - with a better way.

It just takes one. Will you be the one it takes?