Corporate: A "GREAT" Model of Allegiance
Steve's GREAT model of allegiance. Your allegiance as a professional should lie with the culture of: Growth - Professional and Personal. In an organization that offers neither, you don't have an obligation to have allegiance to. Respect - Mutual and Empathetic. An organization that doesn't value you and understands your perspective isn't worth anyone's allegiance. Excellence - In Efforts and Standards. A workplace that compromises on their work and culture and makes and breaks their own rules for particular people is the last thing you should have your allegiance to. Appreciation - Verbal an d Monetary. You work for earning a livelihood all the while contributing, gaining respect and value. If you are getting neither, it is time to rethink your job and not think about staying loyal. Teamwork - Supportive and Encouraging. If your organization shows bias against you or anyone in their support, or discourage you in open or concealed ways from speaking up, you owe them...