{"id":169,"date":"2018-05-15T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T14:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.hofferplastics.com\/?p=169"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:33:38","slug":"values-driven-high-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hofferplastics.com\/resonations-newsletter\/values-driven-high-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Values Driven High Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-540983048-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/>Every Memorial Day, we take time in the U.S. to pause, honor and thank those who served in the military.\u00a0In remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we\u2019re also reminded to keep the values they protected alive and thriving in our personal and professional lives.\u00a0We dedicate this month\u2019s issue to all who served and toward building a true values driven organization.<\/p>\r\n<h3>The Facts:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\u00a093% of employees in high trust, values driven businesses observe financial performance greater than their competitors.\u00a0Less than half see this in more traditional organizations.\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Employees are 22 times more likely to take beneficial risks in high trust, values driven companies\u00a0(Source:\u00a0Forbes)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Values provide a \u201ccommon compass\u201d that fosters focus, clarity, efficiency and employee self-management.\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Ironically, a truly values-driven company can actually give leaders\u00a0morecontrol because it enables others to self-manage their contribution to the company\u2019s vision and how they deliver it.\u00a0(Source: The Positive Encourager)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Values driven companies will be better poised to attract and retain top talent, customers and investors<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How to Create a Values Driven Organization<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u201cDon\u2019t Just Laminate it \u2013 Live It\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It&#8217;s great to publish company values. But top leaders must sincerely live and embody the company\u2019s values in everything they do.\u00a0\u00a0<em><strong>A value is not a value until it\u2019s lived.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(Source:\u00a0The Positive Encourager)<\/li>\r\n<li>Find a set of core employees who already live the company\u2019s values.\u00a0Engage them in writing the values,\u00a0coaching and rewarding the right behaviors in others.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"iStock-850883566\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-850883566-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"iStock-850883566\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <strong>Embed Values in All Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Screen for and hire people who embody the company\u2019s values.\u00a0Train or exit those who don\u2019t. Use this same approach with potential customer, suppliers and investors.<\/li>\r\n<li>Warby Parker will only work with partners and investors\u00a0who share and live its company&#8217;s cultural values.\u00a0<em>(Source:\u00a0Harvard Business School)<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li>After orientation, Zappos offers $2000 as an incentive for people\u00a0not\u00a0to work at the company.\u00a0\u201cThe ones who stay are right for our culture\u201d &#8211;\u00a0Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Human Resources Concept\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-481766450-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Businessman pressing a Human Resources concept button.\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/> <strong>Use Profiling Tools<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Many companies use a profiling tool (such as Myers-Briggs) to help gauge an employee\u2019s cultural fit and provide coaching guidance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"MyersBriggsTypes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/MyersBriggsTypes-300x169.png\" alt=\"MyersBriggsTypes\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/> <strong>Communicate, Communicate, Communicate \u2013 and Measure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Include the values on all company communications\u00a0and profiles:<\/strong> website, social media sites, trade associations, business directories, job search sites, business cards, packaging.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Post the values in common areas<\/strong>\u00a0and throughout the company\u2019s facilities.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Conduct periodic surveys<\/strong>\u00a0to assess the level of employees\u2019 knowledge, engagement and commitment to the values.\u00a0Run the survey by customers, suppliers, and other key partners to gauge external views.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"iStock-688306484 (1)\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-688306484-1-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"iStock-688306484 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" \/> <strong>Share the Results<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Hoffer Plastics does this at company Town Hall meetings.\u00a0Smaller employee discussion groups are held regularly to address feedback and areas for improvement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"iStock-854811490\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-854811490-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"iStock-854811490\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> Click here for more inspirations about Values Driven Organizations:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepositiveencourager.global\/building-a-values-driven-organisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.thepositiveencourager.global\/building-a-values-driven-organisation\/<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/deliveringhappiness.com\/book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/deliveringhappiness.com\/book\/<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/696482.Building_a_Values_Driven_Organization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/696482.Building_a_Values_Driven_Organization<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Memorial Day, we take time in the U.S. to pause, honor and thank those who served in the military.\u00a0In remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we\u2019re also reminded to keep the values they protected alive and thriving in our personal and professional lives.\u00a0We dedicate this month\u2019s issue to all who served and 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