• Empower Employees to Be Leaders in Their Roles. The face of leadership is changing. It's less about the person at the front of the room who knows the most dictating to the group, and more about collaboration between individuals adding to a solution or idea. 
• Listen Closely to Your People. When leaders are intensely interested in what's going on with employees, they can take meaningful, productive action.
• Live Your Company Values. Core values must be an integral, living part of your business at every level, starting with leadership.
• Hire Well. The people you hire shape your culture. Look beyond job skills to see the whole person. Use core values in your hiring process by asking specific, behavior-based questions.

People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. 

The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being, connection, and fulfillment, companies are generally more innovative, resi...