Drink your Own Koolaid

Your kids know.
Your spouse knows.
And your team definitely knows.
Do you live out the vision that is stenciled on your wall?

If Yes - you are promoting organizational engagement.
If No - you are peeing in the pickles.

On paper your organization stands for something:
-Eradicating world hunger.
-Making the best hamburger on the planet.
-Equipping the bold to climb Mount Everest.

Do you believe your own press releases?
You need to. Drink your own Koolaid!

Your team cannot be expected to believe more than you do in the organizational vision.
Their action will follow your action.
Your team will live the vision in a more reserved manner than you (I can almost guarantee this point), which is all the more reason to live your vision boldly.

Why not live in your own hotel?
Why not brew the same coffee at home that your restaurant serves its guests?
Why not sit in your own pews for several hours (comfortable enough)?
Why not try to reach someone by following the prompts of your 800#?
Why not eradicate inconsistencies in your service?
Why not sit in the same lunch room as your employees?
Why not give the hourly workers your parking spot?
Why not leave the office once in a while to work the line?