Authenticity & Connection In Your Company Culture

Even for the most forward-thinking organizations, weaving authenticity and connection into your company culture is no effortless task.

At a recent 7:47 event, an employee emerged from a breakout group and said, “You know what I learned? We all want to put our best face forward when we come to work. Yet, we’re all dealing with our issues, our strengths, and our weaknesses. We all have a story. It’s interesting to take our fake face off and bring our real face out.”

Immediately, I watched everyone’s heads on the screen nod in unison.

Despite being part of a company that actively invests in their employees’ well-being, it was clear that employees were still craving meaningful conversation and connection with one another.

For many of us, we spend more time communicating with our colleagues than our friends or family. So, it’s through forging deeper connections with our coworkers that we also increase our feeling of belonging at work—strengthening our loyalty and commitment to one another over time.

Carving intentional space to prioritize connection is not a one-time gig. It takes consistent effort, practice, and repetition.

Have you taken the time to get to know a colleague on a personal level? How was that experience?