Alignment

To be an exemplary leader one must have the ability to align their actions and behaviors with the organizational business objectives. Top leaders must realize that their teams are always watching them and whether they want to be or think they are or not, they are definitely role models. Having said that, successful leaders must walk their talk otherwise inconsistencies occur and a muddled corporate culture with mixed corporate objectives end up being the result.

Here are a few of the dozen or so questions to ask yourself or of your managers to check to see if you and your managers are in alignment with your organizational culture and or organizational objectives:

Has anyone in your organization up line or down told you or described you to others as a good corporate role model?
Has anyone pointed out consistencies or inconsistencies in your executive or management behaviors and ANY corporate business objectives?
Has anyone ever told you that you are not doing what you tell others to do?
Does your HR department assume any role or responsibility in recognizing the need for and making recommendations that would help managers and senior leaders to better align employee strengths and skills with corporate business objectives.  

Once an assessment is complete the key question is what are you willing to do to make improvements in corporate alignment and how will you know if you have been successful.