There are over seven billion of us on this planet, over two billion online, and the noise is unbearable most days.
Look at this, click on that, check my offer, attend this event, go to that store, read this article, buy that cool gadget, the list is endless. Then we're expected to share it, text it, tweet it, connect it, friend it, email it, or blog it.
The cries for attention can seem unrelenting, and perhaps, as we've trained ourselves to sift through endless data, content, and advertising, we have forgotten ourselves also. But it would be good to think we take more care with our relationships and careers. This creates strong bonds, great friendships, and successful companies.
Culture Matters
Leadership and culture are not job titles, your team is not a group of robots carrying out mindless tasks to grow the revenue for your shareholders. Like you, they have dreams and goals and a need for more meaning and passion in their work.
If you focus on the meaning of your business, significance of your people, and importance of creating a collaborative culture, the focus on revenue will no longer get in the way of creating all of your goals.
Daily Care
If you feel yourself wanting more on a deeper level, it's safe to say so does every person you work with, every partner you do business with, and every connection. In a busy world with too much going on, keeping relationships our biggest priority will serve us well. Letting the distractions replace the interactions is dangerous.
If you understand that everyone around you is not too different than you, has a need to belong like you, and wants to contribute and be a part of something bigger, that'll go a long way. As a leader, be human.
Your team will thank you.
This post originally appeared on Kneale Mann's blog. Main image via Shutterstock.