Creating a Culture of Learning

This article was originally published here by Adkins Talent Solution

— by Kate Adkins

Isn’t it interesting to think about how and when friendships start? A year ago, I did not know my friend, Judy. Yesterday, I sat in her home discussing life and work. My friendship with Judy began after a spin class last spring when she offered me a recommendation for a seamstress. That one recommendation led to 9 months of a growing friendship between two unique and passionate women.

I love being able to be myself around Judy and openly discuss life and work. One topic that we discuss is faith in business. We come from different backgrounds and beliefs. However, we trust each other and value learning from each other.

I’ve told Judy that my faith is the most important thing in my life. I desire to “bring my whole self to work” by not hiding my beliefs when I am working. I want the same thing for my clients because we learn from each other through our differences.

As an entrepreneur, I am currently creating the culture of Adkins Talent Solutions. I have the great responsibility to build a company that will help others develop and grow. I believe that God enables us to continuously grow in self-awareness and become better leaders, spouses, neighbors, and overall human beings.

The London Business School article “Rethinking Bringing Your Whole Self to Work” notes that organizations enable employees and customers to be themselves “by creating a culture of learning rather than compliance, where people are not scared of what they might lose, they become much more open to the possibilities in diversity.”

I am thankful that Judy and I have created a culture of learning in our friendship. Our friendship inspires me to continue to create a company where clients and employees are not scared to be themselves and learn together.

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