Cultural Imperatives for Leaders

CULTURAL IMPERATIVES FOR LEADERS

CULTURE DESIGN WORKSHOP

Larissa Conte

PARISOMA 02.18.14

FRAMING CULTURE

The set of shared beliefs, values, & behaviors amongst a group.

CULTURE DEFINITION

Beliefs CULTURE SHAPES AND IS SHAPED BY

Behaviors o  Language o  Systems o  Processes o  Leadership o  Artifacts o  Feedback

o  Communication o  Decision-making o  Place-making o  Rituals o  Attire o  Taboos

o  Explicit values o  Implicit values

Values o  Worldviews,

Mindsets (=What’s good, valuable, true, etc.)

THE POWER OF MINDSET

Leads to desire to

look smart

Leads to desire to learn

Growth Mindset Fixed Mindset Intelligence is static

Intelligence can be

developed

DR. CAROL DWECK

MINDSET AND COMPANY CULTURE “We know from our studies that people with the fixed mindset do not admit and correct their deficiencies. And a company that cannot self-correct cannot survive . . . Instead of learning, growing, and moving the company forward, everyone starts worrying about being judged . . . It’s hard for courage and innovation to survive a company-wide fixed mindset.”

DR. CAROL DWECK

MINDSET AND LEADERSHIP “In the fixed mindset it’s not enough just to succeed. It’s not enough just to look smart and talented. You have to be pretty much flawless. And you have to be flawless right away... After all, if you have it you have it, and if you don’t you don’t... This desire to think of yourself as perfect is often called CEO disease.”

DR. CAROL DWECK

HOW LEADERSHIP INFLUENCES CULTURE

CULTURE IS FRACTAL IN NATURE Values are the governing and unifying pattern across scales

LEADERS’ BELIEFS SHAPE COMPANY CULTURE

UNCONSCIOUS BELIEFS CAN HAVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

CULTIVATING CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP

BEGIN WITH SELF AWARENESS 01

Only by gaining greater understanding of our own beliefs, gifts, edges, and fears can we lead from our full potential.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE 02

Growth mindset cultures succeed because leaders transparently engage in the growth process. o  This requires courage and self-appreciation.

FOSTER ALIGNMENT ACROSS SCALES 03

Create systems for mentoring and accountability at all levels of your organization.

COMMIT TO ONGOING EVOLUTION 04

As your organization evolves and shifts states, so must you as a leader to continue to serve the changing needs of your business.

THANK YOU

Larissa Conte

larissa@beinglionhearted.com beinglionhearted.com

@larissabconte