Positive Culture

In relevance to the Positivity Project mentioned in my previous post, I have become very interested in the things needed to create a positive school culture. Culture is a word that is thrown around in a little of different environments, and always carries a lot of importance. No matter if you are talking about a sports team, an educational setting, a family setting, or an office setting; the culture of the environment greatly affects those in it and their production and happiness. I believe that you can only go so far with having a negative culture or one that feeds on fear. The true successful teams and places display a positive culture in which those in the environment feel safe, comfortable, and appreciated by those around them.

I read through a few articles on the top and came across this one that I have linked below that discusses the 9 sings a business, company, or organization display if they are promoting a positive culture.

9 Sign of Positive Culture

If you did not get a chance to skim the article I have listed the qualities below:

1. A long line of future employees
2. Low employee turnover
3. Smiles and laughter
4. Sense of job security
5. No gossiping
6. It is not "just a job"
7. Employees are energized
8. Embracing new ideas
9. Open communication

I firmly believe that you should enjoy and love the place that you work at. It is where you spend most of your time, and something you are willing to work for and put time into. If you are not passionate about the career and enjoy what you are doing, you are not going to be jumping the put in extra time. I say this coming from a position where I truly love and enjoy my job. I love coming to work every day and I couldn't imagine it any other way. I think this article does a great job of pointing out several factors that create this positive culture that naturally attracts people and creates happy employees. All of these 9 factors and in some form influenced by relationships and how people are treated by others in the workplace.

I challenge you to give you employment a self assessment and see if it checks these 9 factors of the list. I think for those that find themselves in a negative culture should look hard at their career and determine if it is something they love. And if so, maybe they are just not in an environment that contributes to a positive culture.