The role of leadership is to build a strong culture based on your organization’s purpose, mission, vision, and values. You want people at every level of your enterprise to have a clear sense of its purpose as well as its immediate and long-term goals.]

An exceptional culture of belonging and respect will attract great employees and volunteers, board members, and supportive investors and donors who can propel your mission forward. An exclusive culture where all stakeholders are not invited to collaborate may become plagued by simmering resentments and unproductive attitudes.

An organization’s culture starts with its values and by translating those values into explicit behaviors that are encouraged, recognized and rewarded. Values become behaviors by putting the right structure, processes, and people in place. Cultivating Culture [tool link] intentionally and consistently will pay tangible dividends to your organization and everyone it touches