Values and employee cynicism

The word 'values' is popping up everywhere in mission statements these days, and many companies seem to be working harder than ever to create a specific culture within the organization. But what happens when organizational leaders are seen as breaching the very values that they had developed?

A recent study published in The Leadership Quarterly discussed how values must be handled with great care - and the cynicism and charges of hypocricy that result when they are not. The two women who did this research were recently interviewed about their findings here. The research they have done within organizations has led to further theories about leadership strategies and minimizing the appearance of hypocricy among employees. While the study is a very technical read, I recommend reading their interview for some great insight into a problem many organizations struggle with on a continual basis.

(Hat Tip: Sue S.)