The leader must be aware of three elements that contribute to an effective culture. I have noticed in literature various HR experts speak of these elements, but I rarely see all three in proper balance. They are as follows:
- Our people need depth; this is, in popular terms, “deep work” and “flow”
- Our people need “the charge”; this is an intense execution mode focused on driving essential activity
- Our people need community; this is connection and relationship
All three of these elements are necessary for the well-being of the organization. Indeed, as leaders, we must do more than build a “workplace”; we must also build a “think-place” and a “friend-place.”
