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You know the saying, “It starts at the top.” Well, guess who’s at the top? You, the CEO, are at the top. So if you are having issues with your team and the company culture, guess where the problem begins?
Yes, you certainly have hired some people that are gossiping. Even worse, your team is not performing as a cohesive group.
That means to fix things it is likely that some of those people will have to go. But…
Firing people will not solve the problem because right now you are the problem.
And nothing will change in your company culture until you change.
I know that sounds harsh because it is harsh. But you personally have to make changes.
Think about it:
- You hired the staff that is full of hatred, and…
- You allowed the culture to develop poorly, so…
- Changing out the people will do nothing unless you make some fundamental changes.
You need to close the hole in the leadership that exists.
Part of the reason you have a culture of gossip and hatred is that you aren’t present. Yes, there are some bad apples that have to go (we’ll get back…