Ed on Vibe

I told Brad how much I liked this topic and how I related the "vibe" to something other than cities.  The exact same thing is true of organizations as well.  In my HR role I am tasked with improving the "vibe" of the company I work for, to make it a great place for all who are employed. 

When you have the "vibe" you know it, and when you don't you know that too.  Getting the vibe is hard, keeping it is harder, and losing it is way easier than you think.  And try as you may to describe it and clearly understand the ingredients, that's really hard too. 

Brad's company has the vibe in almost every way.  Brad has played a big part in getting it, keeping it, care and feeding it.  For that, he should be proud. 

I'm attempting to transform my team, help them get it.  And once they do it can be very contagious.  Anyone who gets a taste of vibe that aligns to their personal desires and interests is hooked, it is one of the most compelling loyalty creators.  People will continue to persevere and work with your company because it has it ... the vibe.  Retention, engagement, morale, culture.  These are all words we use when we attempt to describe a work environment in a positive way. 

But the vibe isn't universal.  Some people want certain vibe and others want something else entirely.  But there are common elements of all VIBE. 

How would each of us describe the vibe that appeals most to us, professionally?  A comparison and contrast of those qualities would be interesting. 

Here's my initial list:

• Meaningful impact 
• Respectful candor, authentic
• High performing
• Empowering
• Collaborative
• Positive
• Global

What are yours?