Can you build an organization on love?
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Linda Ford PhD, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
Love is a powerful force, but not one most of us associate with business. But what if we did?
Words like “emotion” and “love” are not part of our mainstream leadership vocabulary. So I want to ask you, can you build an organization on love?
Where does that question hit you? Do you feel a little stirring of longing in your heart? When a client asked me that question a few months ago, I felt that stirring and said YES without hesitation.
Love is the most powerful force there is. When we are compassionate with each other, grateful for our partnership, and honest in our communications, we are practicing love at work.
“Love is not a word you often hear uttered in office hallways or conference rooms. And yet, it has a strong influence on workplace outcomes. It may not be surprising that those who perceive greater love and caring from their colleagues perform better, but few managers focus on building an emotional culture. That’s a mistake.”
-Harvard Business Review
