Arising from the research being done in the neurosciences, the idea of individual behaviour, group and team behaviour, and overall organizational behaviour has taken on a new importance. Behaviour is the most tangible evidence of organizational culture that there is. It is also a key performance indicator for mind health. And it is the tangible result of human emotional energy flow. “An organization cannot become what its people are not. The performance of an organization is the result of the collective performance of its people.” This quote comes from organizational expert Tim Kight.
In today’s knowledge economy where employee knowledge is the number one resource and an employee’s ‘working brain’ the main capital asset, leader behaviour as it relates to relationship building is critical. Unfortunately, significant change initiatives today often focus on technology and process, and in doing so neglect the key ingredient for successful execution — the people. It has been proven time and time again, when organizations focus on aligning people with strategy, the likelihood of effective execution improves to drive performance success in measureable outcomes.
All organizations are operating in an industry that is experiencing constant change and regulation. The fundamental challenge to all leaders is: How do I as a leader intend to lead my organization through the constant changes driven by a global market and economy? Leadership is the daily, persistent expression of behaviour that positively connects with people at an emotional level to execute and accomplish the mission of the organization.
Undoubtedly, individual leader behaviour is the singular most important predictor to a high level of organizational performance. At this level, the skill of Positive Presence equips organizational leaders with a common vocabulary and philosophy for making the emotional connections needed for a high performing culture.
Catherine is the President and CEO of CORPORATE HARMONY, providing virtual solutions for leadership development and organizational culture change. Her leadership and coaching experience as a Project Manager in an ever-changing, fast moving technological organization with unrelenting demands drove her to the realization that a positive mindset and strength-building behaviors are essential for today’s complex and chaotic organizational systems. CORPORATE HARMONY’s virtual platform of programs, coaching and performance measurement, is an innovative online technology of tested proprietary content. The world-class content of CORPORATE HARMONY’s Positive Presence Program develops the skill of ‘Positive Presence’ and the necessary ‘Positive Presence Behaviour Competencies’ for maintaining a positive and energized mindset and increased performance in today’s complex work environment, and leading to a culture of collaboration and connection. Catherine’s vision for Corporate Harmony is to bring the skill of “Positive Presence” to the corporate world as it becomes more complex, ambiguous and chaotic. Catherine is uniquely positioned to impact organizations’ productivity and long term success, with her powerful vision of eliminating bad stress from every workplace around the globe, bringing purpose into the people equation to promote healthy, productive and meaningful work cultures and turn the tide on the neglect of mental health on a global scale. Catherine is author of the book: “CORPORATE HARMONY – The Performance Link for Today’s Modern Organization” Catherine can be reached at: Catherine.Osborne@corporateharmony.ca or go to ‘contact us’ on our website www.corporateharmony.ca. Catherine is available for consultation, and can be reached by 519-695-3407.