We’ve had time lately to work on some of our organization thinking… including the drafting of our core values. We’ve spent some good time discussing these – and believe that none can be taken away and still retain our identity.
We’re positive. If we encounter negativity, we don’t engage. Its better to sustain the relationship whenever its feasible. Not that we are afraid of conflict. Sometimes we have to say the difficult thing. We don’t shy away from conflict. But conflict can occur in a way that is respectful of others’ humanity.
The burger flipping spatula is broken. We don’t just mindlessly do our jobs.
When we encounter impediments, we strive to cut through the impediment. Or go around. Or under. We wield the Golden Sword of Cutting Through the Crap. You’ve written an email to someone to get an important piece of information but haven’t heard back? Call! Get the answer you need.
We own our work. When we see something not being what it should be and its not within our power to fix it, we raise the alarm. We Raise the Red Flag.
We believe in constant learning. Our business is on that part of the wave that is cresting. We can’t be content with what we knew yesterday. We have to read blog posts, books, and listen to podcasts. And we have to become mentors and students to each other.
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