Can Business Leaders learn from Donald Trump?

⚠ Can business leaders learn from Donald Trump?

My brother - Miguel Villamizar - shared with me a thought-provoking article by George Monbiot in The Guardian in which he examines the rise of Donald Trump and the continued support he receives and attributes this to the dominance of extrinsic values. Extrinsic values prioritise wealth, power and individual rewards over cooperation and empathy. 

This perspective has implications for corporate culture:
➡ Organisations that prioritise extrinsic values run the risk of fostering a culture of competition, self-interest and aggression.
➡ In contrast, companies that promote intrinsic values such as empathy and community cultivate collaboration, inclusivity and shared goals.

Throughout the week, as I reflected on the article, I couldn't stop drawing parallels to the corporate world and thinking about suggestions for how leaders can positively shape their organisational culture and create business impact. Here are my suggestions: 

1️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 that aligns policies and practices with internal ideals
2️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 through cross-functional projects and team-building activities
3️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 through comprehensive wellness programs and supportive HR programs 
4️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 through leaders who embody intrinsic values

By prioritising intrinsic values, leaders can create a culture that promotes collaboration, well-being and long-term success. I believe that decisions made in cultivating corporate culture have far-reaching implications for organisations and society.