



There are major benefits to showing up to work with a purpose.ģ. Mission matters and needs to be known to help employees align their work.Ģ. Eric recommends The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle for additional reading.ġ. Your mission can serve as a guide to make decisions during challenging and non-routine situations. Challenge your mission from time to time. Finding purpose as an employee will give you opportunities to lead. The why matters because the why will get others to buy into your ideas and initiatives. Gallup found that margin and mission are not at odds with each other. You have control over your mission, value, purpose, and philosophy. A strong mission fosters customer engagement. We want to have purpose and meaning in our lives. Employees can align their work with the company’s values. Leaders must consider if they are rewarding behaviors that are aligned with company values. Get to know your priorities and reflect on them. 11,000 senior managers were asked their company's top 3-5 priorities and only about 1/3 could name their company's top three goals. If you’re a leader, review your mission with your employees regularly. Organizations need to leverage their mission. Your behavior is a good indication of your values. Eric defines vision, mission, and philosophy. Learn how Johnson & Johnson managed the crisis using their mission statement to filter their decision-making. Learn the story of the 1980s Tylenol crisis that proved the value of Johnson & Johnson’s mission. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic This episode will help you consider why missions are meaningful and why they should be used when you encounter non-routine situations. Learn about the power of having a mission, especially during a crisis. During the third episode of the Coaching Through Stories podcast, host Eric Bean coaches us on the importance of mission using the 1980s Tylenol crisis as a case study.
