Karbon’s values in action (part 4): Bring your authentic self and act with integrity
Cultivating a work culture that makes team members proud to show up each day is an essential aspect of leadership. It’s why the leadership team at Karbon is so committed to developing, defining, and periodically revisiting our company values.
Bringing clarity to what we are (and aren’t) about is an important part of ensuring we can best serve our customers and attract the best employees.
Sometimes making time to discuss the high-level concepts of mission, vision, and values can seem like a luxury, but it’s an essential step in protecting the integrity of a company.
Our executive team recently revised and updated Karbon’s company values. The goal was twofold: confirm our values still ring true and articulate them with action at the forefront.
One of our values centers around the idea of authenticity. That’s because we limit our capabilities when we hide our unique selves.
In the fourth installment of my take on Karbon’s values, I’m taking a deep dive into why allowing your team to be themselves is a must for any forward-thinking company.
Karbon value: Bring your authentic self and act with integrity
“Be yourself, allow others to be themselves, and celebrate our differences. Be honest, and check your ego at the door. The power of the village is the uniqueness of the individuals. The characters we are, the individuality that we have, the uniqueness of our perspectives — all of that brought together creates the culture and power of Karbon.”
Embracing uniqueness is freeing—for individuals and for the organization
We’re a private company, not a democracy. It’s a statement that may sound jarring at first, but hear me out: At Karbon, human rights are not up for debate. We are, and always will be, an organization that welcomes and celebrates people of diverse backgrounds and identities. End of discussion.
Here’s why this isn’t up for debate:
To start, it’s the human thing to do. But also, when we celebrate our unique identities and backgrounds, we create an environment of acceptance and safety.
Coming to work each day in an environment that allows individuals to be themselves is healthy. And when our fundamental human needs are met, our minds are free to do our jobs well. Creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and productivity thrive when we work in accepting and welcoming environments.
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