Strategy is defined as a plan or the art of planning an action to achieve a goal. While high-level strategy is sought-after in successful organizations, some argue that it’s secondary to culture. A great culture fosters the trust and respect that strategy cannot provide alone, with a focus on implanting things that are excellent, commendable, honorable and true; and reinforcing those God given characteristics organization-wide.
Ultimately, establishing a positive culture creates an environment of purpose for every member, stakeholder, and contributor, ensuring sustainable outcomes through mutual trust, appreciation and respect. An environment, rooted in culture, celebrates success and embraces failure as an opportunity to press forward in faith until the goal is achieved.
The Bible provides us with a great example of how to establish this type of culture, which when applied will positively impact your environment both personally and professionally.
Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].