There is much written about the importance of authenticity and trust when it comes to engaging employees and developing culture.

Enough, in fact, that you could spend years trying to digest it all.

So I thought it would be useful to offer up some very basic advice (often attributed to Frank Outlaw, the Josephson Institute can find no proof of him as the author).

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

This common wisdom is the kind of thing you can print out and keep as a mantra.

Best of all, it applies equally to individuals, companies and other organizations.

Flickr image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zedbee/103147140/

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