What is THE MISSING puzzle piece for lasting success?

As a boutique consulting and training firm, Sea Change surveys organizations of all types in a variety of industries. What we have discovered is that every organization has the basic elements required to create a great company—the leadership, employees, technology, infrastructure, money, customers, knowledge and vision. Many companies are successful in one or more of these areas; however, even the best companies are often missing a critical piece of the puzzle.

This puzzle piece enables a great company to become #1 in its industry. What could be so important? What is THE missing puzzle piece that could make any company #1 in its industry?

We at Sea Change have found this missing puzzle piece. It is the driver for every decision, every success and every sale. It is the lifeblood of the organization. It is the essence, heart or spirit of the organization. You may call it heart, spirituality, soul or holism. Whatever the term, this spirit or soul is truly the fuel that makes an organization run smoothly, secure critical connections and increase its profitability.

Through our extensive research, we have discovered that the spirit within each organization spurs growth, innovation and creativity. Underlying this spirit are three key skills at which each organization must excel: inspiration, leadership and reflection.

With inspiration, the organization can envision the path to becoming #1 in its industry.

With great leadership, the organization can gather and harness the energy of everyone in the organization to make the vision a reality.

With reflection, each leader and employee can replenish his or her reserves to begin to inspire once again.

As each cycle is completed, the next one begins, until the organization operates so smoothly and so rhythmically that inspiration, leadership and reflection are ingrained into the fabric of the company.

“A poll by KRC Research for Spirituality published in November 17, 2003 edition of USA Today, found that 6 out of 10 people say workplaces would benefit from having a sense of spirit in their work environment.   The definition of spirituality varies according to the definer.  Definitions range from embodying personal values of honesty, integrity and good quality work.  Other definitions involve treating other workers in a responsible and caring way.  White others say it’s participating in prayer, meditation or intuitive guidance work. 

Key spiritual values embraced in a business context include integrity, honesty, accountability, quality, cooperation, service, intuition, trustworthiness, respect, justice and service.” – Corinne McLaughlin, Spirituality and Ethics in Business, 2004.

Many companies today are offering peace of mind, body and spirit to their employees.  Companies such as; Apple Computer, Medtronic, IBM, SAS, Timberland, Con Edison, Boeing, and Bank of Montreal  seek to gain insight by taking a holistic view of their work and employees.  Each of these successful companies incorporates measures to ease their employees’ minds whether through meditation or providing on-site childcare facilities.

Sea Change Enterprises is reviving the heart and soul in business™.