Stay at home orders have taught me a lot. As some states continue through the various phases of reopening and navigating our “new normal”, I’ve noticed a few of the leaders I partner with have doubled-down on building their virtual cultures.

Here are 15 things they do that you can do, too:
1. Crystalize your primary reason for being
2. Talk about what’s most important right now
3. Prioritize what is important and who is responsible for what during the execution process
4. Be available and approachable – go on a listening tour to uncover your teams needs and challenges
5. Model expected attitude and emotions
6. Value your team and treat them like a “10”
7. Foster positive interactions and solutions
8. Continually emphasize purpose and why it is important
9. Define your culture and what makes you special, unique, and extraordinary
10. Hire for culture – train for skill
11. Train culture through trainings, meetings, and in the here and now, virtual activities
12. Plan for virtual fun and have some fun
13. Celebrate staff and their ideas continually
14. Tell stories about the mission lived as a business and team
15. Value and love employees as if they are family

The best leaders truly value and invest in their employees. They hire for culture and fit.

Here’s to your unique and great culture!

—Steve