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Michael Simpson is an entrepreneur and CEO of PAIRIN, a Denver-based career services platform.
He asks his employees to define and solidify his company's values at a yearly mountain retreat.
By giving his employees ownership over team values, Simpson says they were more motivated to embrace them.
Starting an open and honest dialogue with your employees can be a scary thing, especially if you haven't done so before. However, it's these types of difficult conversations that provide the most value to you and your team in the long run. Speaking to your employees about the company and its direction can work wonders to boost team morale, help identify organizational improvements, and lay the foundation for an honest and collaborative culture that will last for years to come.