5 Things & 1 Deal BreakerResults Summary

5 THINGS & 1 DEAL BREAKER

80 Words to Choose From54 words selected49 common words (5 things)21 common words (1 deal breaker)

Freedom To InnovateRisk TakingBeing The BestFlexibilityOpportunitiesAchievementExcellenceBeing FirstWinningResponsibilityVariety of TasksBonusesRaising The BarHappinessTitle/Position/StatusPromotionRecognition/AcclaimControlMeeting or Beating GoalsSolving ProblemsBeing ChallengedSurpassing ExpectationsMaking DecisionsInfluence or Power

80 Words

People Acting Upon My Ideas/ThoughtsFamePhysical Environment or SettingBeing ThankedOthers' SupportResources/Tools To SucceedTo Share of The RewardsPrivacyTravel or AdventureMoneyGood LeadershipVacationGiftsBeing Served by OthersUpgrades/Special PrivilegesBenefitsSecurityPossibilitiesSerenity or Peace of MindPunctualityEnergyBeing In Nature

Seeing The Results Of My EffortFunMaking A DifferenceKnowledge or WisdomAutonomyLearning or GrowthEnthusiasm / PassionSense of PurposeAspiringPersonal CommitmentTalking About Something ImportantFreedomDisciplineContributing To A Worthy CauseHealth / StrengthTrustAffection or LoveRespectGood Friends / Great PeopleCompassion or KindnessBrightening Others' Day

Being HeardBeing Chosen or IncludedBeing Sought For Advice, Help or InsightBeing Taken Seriously / Being AffirmedForgivenessLoyaltyHumor / LaughterHonestyTaking Care of OthersTeamwork / Being Part of a TeamRelationshipsMotivating / Inspiring OthersExpressing Appreciation

5 Things____

Everyone was asked to review a list of 80 words and pick 5 words that affect our happiness the most.

Top 3 Words____

Learning/Growth (11)Freedom to Innovate (10)

Relationships (9)

Other Notable Words of Importance

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8 7 6 5 4 3Solving

Problems Happiness Honesty Flexibility Responsibility Opportunities

Good Leadership

Being Challenged Teamwork Travel/

adventure Raising the bar

Enthusiasm/Passion

Seeing results from my effort

Good friends/great people

Freedom

Trust Making a difference Humor/laughter

Sense of purpose

Motivating/inspiring others

1 Deal breaker____

Keeping that same list of 80 words in mind, everyone was asked to select 1 word that would considered a deal breaker for them. Essentially, if their employer couldn’t deliver

on this one word, they would consider leaving.

Top Deal Breakers____

Freedom to Innovate (3)Happiness (3)

Good Leadership (3)Trust (3)

Other Notable Deal Breakers

____ Opportunities

Being ChallengedInfluence or Power

Physical Environment or SettingSense of Purpose

RespectRelationships

5 THINGS & 1 DEAL BREAKER

Themes

Culture Based

Good Leadership, Honesty, Loyalty, Trust, Autonomy, Flexibility

Themes5 THINGS

People Based

Teamwork, Relationships, Good friends/good relationships, Motivating/Inspiring Others, Being sought for advice, Being chosen/included, Humor, Good leadership

Personal Happiness

Enthusiasm/passion, Humor, Vacation, Flexibility, Money, Health/strength, Sense of Purpose, Making a Difference, Travel/adventure

Business Based

Being Challenged, Learning/growth, Responsibility, Solving Problems, Promotion, Seeing the results of my efforts

38 people selected 5 words each for a total of 180 words. Collectively, we had 49 words in common. Freedom to innovate, Learning/growth, and relationships were the top words selected. Almost all of the 49 words can be lumped into a few different themes.

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From a list of 80, our team ended up choosing many of the same words. There are 11 words that we consider deal breakers.

Freedom to Innovate, Happiness, Good Leadership, Trust, Opportunities, Being Challenged, Influence/Power, Physical Environment/Setting, Sense of Purpose, Respect, and Relationships

With a much more concise list, it was difficult to draw themes out. One thing that is clear, we are driven and motivated by being part of a happy workplace with a good team, great relationships, and strong leadership.

Theme1 DEAL BREAKER

In Summary____

Learning/Growth and Relationships are two of our top must haves.

Happiness, Good Leadership, and Trust are three things that we consider major deal breakers.

The Freedom to Innovate is both a must have and a complete deal breaker.

5 THINGS & 1 DEAL BREAKER

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