Build an organizational culture of spirit, vision and trust
Esprit de Corps is Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage
A bright future begins with infusing Esprit de Corps into the culture of your organization.
The camaraderie of an esprit de corps culture instills the resilience, adaptability, and focus needed for organizations to thrive in uncertainty, enabling teams to navigate challenges and seize opportunities amid chaos through strong bonds, shared values and vision.
The Impact of an Esprit de Corps Culture on Business Performance
While Kotter and Heskett’s metrics focused on business performance in financial terms, the underlying truth is that a strong, adaptive culture drives better results is valid for any sector. The impact may show up in different ways, but the cultural lever is just as powerful.
Kotter and Heskett’s 1992 book, “Corporate Culture and Performance“, provides a thorough examination of the relationship between corporate culture and long-term financial performance. Their study, covering 207 large U.S. companies over an 11-year period, revealed the following compelling statistics that demonstrate the impact of culture on performance.
| 11 Year Period | Weak Culture | Strong Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | + 166% | + 682% |
| Stock Price Increase | + 74% | + 901% |
| Net Income Growth | + 1% | + 756% |
| Job Growth | + 36% | + 282% |
Introducing Journey to Excellence ®
Fostering an Esprit de Corp Culture
The program fosters an esprit de corps culture by promoting open communication, collaboration, and mutual support, creating cohesive environment where team members feel united and committed to the organization’s mission, vision and long term success.
The Journey to Excellence program is designed to address critical organizational challenges such as:
Vision and Mission Alignment
The program fosters an esprit de corps culture by promoting open communication, collaboration, and mutual support, creating cohesive environment where team members feel united and committed to the organization’s mission, vision and long term success.
Employee and Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging employees and stakeholders in a meaningful way is a significant challenge for many organizations. The program encourages a participatory approach that involves all stakeholders in the pursuit of excellence, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment to the organization’s success.
Leadership Development
This program focuses on developing leaders who can inspire and motivate their teams, leading to improved organizational performance.
Adapting to Change
In today’s chaotic environment maintaining a strong, positive organizational culture is increasingly difficult. The program helps organizations build and sustain a culture which can enhance employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and strengthen overall organizational integrity.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Many organizations struggle with executing their strategic plans effectively or perhaps at all. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to planning and executing strategies that achieve financial or operational goals.
The Journey to Excellence Program
Journey to Excellence is a 16-module program delivered by Father Robert Spitzer via recorded video. It includes facilitated, weekly, one-hour cohort meetings online. Attendees will receive access to the video content, a workbook and Father Spitzer’s book – The Spirit of Leadership, Optimizing Creativity and Change in Organizations. The program has three sections as shown below.
About the Spirit and Heart of Leaders
A Strong, Esprit de Corps Culture Provides
An Increase in Team Cohesion and Morale
An esprit de corps culture encourages teamwork and collaboration, reducing friction and conflict among team members. This means leaders spend less time mediating disputes and more time focusing on strategic objectives.
Alignment with Organizational Goals
When a team shares a strong sense of unity and purpose, they are more likely to align with the organization’s goals, values and common objectives, reducing the need for frequent course corrections or re-alignment meetings.
Improved Quality of Problem-Solving
Team members are often more empowered and proactive, taking initiative to solve problems. This reduces the number of issues that escalate to leadership, allowing leaders to focus on higher-level strategic decisions.
Enhanced Organizational Attractiveness
An organization known for a strong esprit de corps culture can attract top talent, as many professionals seek environments where collaboration, support, and mutual respect are prioritized. This reduces recruitment challenges for leaders.
Enhanced Communication & Trust
Team members are more likely to share information freely, provide constructive feedback, and voice concerns early, which helps leaders stay informed and address issues before they escalate.
Openness to Change
Teams with a strong esprit de corps are typically more adaptable and open to change. They trust leadership decisions and are willing to support new initiatives, making it easier for leaders to drive innovation.
Resilience and Adaptability
Teams with high esprit de corps are more adaptable and responsive to change. They are often more flexible and willing to adjust to new conditions or strategies, reducing the leadership effort required to manage transitions.
Effective Delegation and Empowerment
High levels of trust within the team mean that leaders can delegate responsibilities with confidence. They can rely on their team members to execute tasks effectively, reducing the need for micromanagement.
Your Next Steps
#1 Schedule a 15 Minute Call
Meet with a member of the Magis Center team who will answer all your questions about the Journey to Excellence program and help you determine if it’s a good fit for you and your organization.
#2 Join a Live Cohort
You will participate in weekly, 1 hour, live classes with a small cohort of up to six other leaders.
#3 Join a Peer Group (Optional)
Protect your investment by working alongside leaders of other organizations to deepen your understanding of the journey to excellence content and share best practices to infuse it into the culture of your organization.
Best Fit For Journey to Excellence
For Leaders in All Sectors
Whether you are a leader of a business, a non-profit, in education, healthcare or any level of government - the best fit candidates are those who can effect cultural change within their organizations. They need to believe in the program's efficacy and have the courage to commit to lifestyle changes necessary to create an esprit de corps culture in their organization.
For Team Members
Your team members will experience personal and professional growth, enhanced emotional intelligence, and a stronger sense of purpose. Overall, the program can be a powerful tool for creating a more engaged, motivated, and ethically-driven workforce.