{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"028: As One, Part 3: Your Team\u2019s Values and Behaviors","description":"In this As One podcast series, we talk about why alignment matters in organizational health. If the organization or team that you lead is out of alignment around critical issues, your experience is going to be a rough ride. In this episode, we talk about how your team\u2019s behaviors are accurate representations of your core values, whether you like what you see or not. What you and your team value will always be reproduced in your actions. Make Your Organization\u2019s Core Values Clear Have you ever made a long road trip with your kids in the back seat? Do they know what\u2019s expected from them as you drive for hours or days on end, or do you rely on hope that they\u2019ll always do the right thing? What about your team: Do they know what behaviors are expected, or are the values of your organization unclear? Your Values Should Guide Your Team\u2019s Internal and External Behaviors Your team will function with much less drama when they agree and align around behaviors that matter to your organization\u2019s vision and personality. Most teams have a list of core values, but they\u2019re often vague. Your team\u2019s values should guide your daily interactions both internally and externally with clients and vendors. They should inform every relational aspect of your business. CEO to Client: \u201cWe\u2019ll Miss You.\u201d Southwest Airlines is known for nearly militant adherence to its core values, one of which is humor. After a Southwest attendant gave the standard pre-flight safety presentation with the skill of a stand-up comedian, a frequent flier complained to the CEO, threatening to stop flying with Southwest if the behavior continued. The CEO replied with a short note of only three words, \u201cwe\u2019ll miss you.\u201d This is an excellent example of how commitment to core values can affect an entire organization\u2019s processes and relationships. Values that Miss the Mark If your values are unclear, or they aren\u2019t reflected in your team\u2019s day-to-day behaviors, they\u2019ll breed cynicism and a demoralized workforce. One of Enron\u2019s core values was integrity. It\u2019s hard to believe their team didn\u2019t become cynical and siloed from the lack of integrity. Alignment Minimizes Drama Getting clear and aligned around actual behavioral values is one of the most intense exercises in my process with clients\u2014and if the team continues to do the intentional, hard work to rehearse and drive those values throughout the team and processes, this alignment proves to be an extremely valuable tool for the entire organization. Quit Reaching Over the Seat If you want to minimize the amount of time you spend dealing with unproductive team behaviors, connect with me for a free, complimentary conversation about our organizational-health process. In less than 30 minutes, you\u2019ll find out if some feedback would be valuable for you and your team.   Connect with me on social media! Direct message me on Instagram or Twitter. I\u2019d love to know how these podcasts are encouraging your team\u2019s results. Until next time, lead well! Bill   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https:\/\/emeraldcitypro.com ","author_name":"The Bill Perry Show","author_url":"http:\/\/billperryshow.libsyn.com\/website","html":"