Preventing (or Correcting) a Dysfunctional Culture

This week's article, “Preventing (or Correcting) a Dysfunctional Culture,” is taken from my notes this past Friday associated with “Catalyst Conference” speaker Dave Ramsey.  I'll use this column with future clients, because every organization faces these challenges!

Dave Ramsey is a caring, compassionate leader, yet he is firm in not tolerating the presence of certain "enemies" in his organization.  His expectations for his leaders are clear, and he backs up his expectations with personal involvement when necessary.  These enemies are constantly attacking, diminishing the effectiveness even of your organization!

Dave's presentation was fun and engaging.  Near the end of his comments, however, he said he was not nearly as funny when teaching this material inside his own company.  I can imagine that his firmness regarding ethics and values contributes to a sense of stability and service that his employees deeply appreciate.

Dennis