On Episode Ten of Mindful Warrior Radio, we define the purpose of a True North and the critical role it plays in designing and sustaining a high trust, high performance culture. Without establishing a True North, your behavioral norms will default to the lowest common denominator, your cultural norms will slide down the slippery slope toward dysfunction, and your team will struggle to perform. We talk about the importance of accurately defining your True North, so the foundation of your culture is solidly tethered to a clear mission, vision, values, and purpose. We outline the four components that make up a True North—your essential intent, four bedrock values, your covenant, and core values—and provide concrete examples of your True North in action. If you are looking for insights about the fundamental building blocks to build a culture-by-desig ...