Changing from ‘I-centric’ to WE-centric

Creating WE is based on the premise that in any business or organization, leaders set the tone.

How leaders behave creates an atmosphere that instinctually triggers behaviors in others. A territorial atmosphere triggers “Fatal Instincts” – in response to which we act defensively, protecting what is ours. An inclusive and supportive atmosphere triggers “Vital Instincts” – promoting positive responses, and our desire to reach out and partner with others.

How a leader behaves with his or her employees determines the level of engagement of everyone throughout their organization – top to bottom.

Open leaders create open, healthy and productive environments – in stark contrast to the compliant environments forced by autocratic leadership. Leaders who foster creative thinking and risk-taking, create environments where innovation reins supreme. Leaders, who punish honest communication, stop the critically important process of conversation – thus creating resistance and in turn, damaging morale and productivity. The behavior and communication style of a company’s leader and the atmosphere and environment they create are directly linked.

Creating WE is more than a philosophy. It's a whole new paradigm encompassing a mindset, practices and wisdom exemplified by human beings reaching out to each other around the globe in the spirit of partnership – raising our collective consciousness, and bringing forth a WE-centric world.

Benchmark is partnering globally with a diverse range of organizations and individuals, in a collaborative effort to bring WE-centric practices to the workplace and to human interaction throughout the world.