What is your definition of a positive company culture?

Originally answered Aug 7, 2019

One where the senior executive endorses, communicates, and exemplifies the following credo:

• I will practice and reward caring, sharing, and daring — caring for others, sharing what I know, and daring to try new ideas.
• I will insist on trust, truth, and transparency in all dealings — earning and respecting the trust of others, communicating truthfully and openly, and demonstrating and expecting accountability.
• I will look for opportunities to help, thank, and praise others.
• I will eliminate criticism, blame, and ridicule in all interactions with others.

Positive company cultures feature these 30 attributes:

1. Adopting good ideas
2. Altruistic
3. Appreciative
4. Bold
5. Caring
6. Collaborative
7. Communicative
8. Cooperative
9. Decisive
10. Egalitarian
11. Fair
12. Generous
13. Giving credit
14. Helpful
15. Honest
16. Inclusive
17. Networked
18. Nurturing
19. Optimistic
20. Pleasant
21. Respectful
22. Responsible
23. Responsive
24. Sharing
25. Supportive
26. Thorough
27. Transparent
28. Trusting
29. Volunteering
30. Willing to try new ways

Positive organizational cultures include the 25 favorable characteristics defined in 50 Categories for Assessing Organizational Culture:

1. Accountable
2. Active
3. Aesthetic
4. Brave
5. Calm
6. Civically responsible
7. Collaborative
8. Communicative
9. Decisive
10. Diverse
11. Empowered
12. Ethical
13. Excellent
14. Independent
15. Innovative
16. Leading
17. Learning
18. Loving
19. Mensch-centric
20. Optimistic
21. Passionate
22. Reuse-oriented
23. Sharing
24. Timely
25. Wise

See also:

• Culture and Values
• Articles and Presentations about Culture