1. Everyone is having fun

reatness is hard to define and even harder to attain. Still, we knowgreatness whenwe see it. When a company stands out, you knowbecause there are certain traits and attributes you can identify. They are widespread and hard to ignore. You can look for these signs by listening closely to what people say in a meeting or when they banter in the cafeteria. You can even pick up on them when you are interviewing for a job. Here are 10 signs that things are going reallywell at a company:

This is the ultimate entry point for greatness. Youwant to be there. You feel encouraged and motivated. It’s a great place to hang out, even afterwork or on weekends. Fun radiates fromthe place, and it is that allure that attracts even more talented employees. Without a sense of fun and creativity, forget ever achieving any level of greatness.

To be great, you have to be a beacon.

bothered to explain whatwewere doing orwhy and became critical whenwe didn’t dowhat hewanted. Every employeewas shooting in the dark with a pop gun. As humans, we allwant to knowwhy— what’s the vision here? Where arewe even going? Why arewe doing these things? If that’s crystal clear, then it creates a great company because the entire organization becomes unified.

The goals should not be awell-kept secret. in a realway that shows true pride in the accomplishments of others. We communicated! We discussed! We resolved! It’s a team exercise writ large (and in digital form), one that involves frequent pats on the back when there’s a milestone. Some companies only acknowledge hardwork in rare instances.

Most of the time, they are treating employees like cattle that need to be herded— and kicked if they get out of line.