Walking the Walk

Many companies make claims about their ethics. We’ve heard many of them in the media, like “We put our customers first” and “Safety is our most important priority.” But how often are these statements just empty words?

Unfortunately, too often companies are only as ethical as they “have to be” to skirt the rules and stay out of court. What they fail to realize is the true cost of unethical business practices. The tarnished reputations, the rare but catastrophic consequences…

Luman International doesn’t just teach ethics. We show you how ethics can lead to higher performance! Our course on High-Performance Ethics is available now for events, and will be available soon on video.

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Passion Trumps Engagement

Many companies and leadership experts tout the importance of “satisfaction” and “engagement.” However, these both fail to tap into the deep commitment that passion can bring.

Employee satisfaction may not be a bad thing, but it could be a huge distraction from giving people what they really need at the core – to make a difference, to do valuable work, to count. And it could be a bad thing if it shrinks people’s souls and the organization’s performance.

Luman International has pioneered the keys to building a Passionate Organization™. Contact us today to start building passion into your organization.

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Preventing Mass Exodus

A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com found that 24% of workers didn’t feel loyal to their current employer. The 2009 Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations Report said that 55% of employees plan to change jobs, careers, or industries “when the economy recovers.” (Stafford, Diane “Look for Lots of Job Shifts” Kansas City Star, 12/05. 2009, Print)

The fact is, most organizations fail to capture the hearts and minds of their employees through the power of passion. Passionate organizations achieve true and deep engagement at all levels through leadership development and cultural design. Pure-Performance™ organizations understand how to design passion and line-of-sight into their organization. Learn more HERE.

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