b'ENGAGE 2023 | SHARED MISSIONHow Can Companies Improve This?TAKE A PULSE CHECK ON YOURWhatshangingonthewallneedstohappeninthehall.Having SHARED MISSION. identified Core Values simply isnt enough. Re-establish a strong set of Core Values, refine and define them, and include your entire team in As a leader, can you answer yes to thethe process. Involving everyone will create added buy-in and a sense following questions? of belonging. Consider hosting a collaborative brainstorming session and provide a pre-work assignment: Ask your team to reflect on the YOUR WHY:existing company values and identify what specifically stands out to I feel a sense of purpose in my work.them when they reflect on those words. Use their answers to spark your discussion. YOUR HOW: I live by our Core Values and I hold peopleEnsure your Core Values clearly guide the behaviors of your team accountable to them. members, in addition to your own. As a leader, you set the example. YOUR WHERE:Turningtheothercheekencouragesotherstodothesameandit Im motivated by our long-term vision.crumblesyourcredibility.Havingtoughconversationshelpsensure that everyone knows the rules that define your company. Although theyre difficult, they will pay off in the long run by enhancing your If one (or more) of your answers is no, it will be culture and increasing employee engagement. impossible for you to help instill a Shared Mission on your team. You must put on your own oxygen maskMeet with your direct reports regularlyregardless of their work before you can help others. Get to the bottom ofmodel. It may be easy to be in the office and say, Ive chatted with yourSharedMissiondisconnectandidentifythe themtoday,butasimplechatisntprovidingthemwiththe specific steps you need to take to ensure your why, connectionorinspirationtheyneed.Whenyoumeet,discusstheir how, and where are clear. Once your oxygen mask is personal growth goals and clearly communicate the impact they have secure,itstimetoevaluatehowyoucaninstilla on the companys long-term vision for success. Ensure they know the Shared Mission in others. work theyre doing is truly making a difference.22'