The following list of core values reflects what is truly important to us as an organization. These core values form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. They guide us in achieving our mission and strategic goals. They are the underpinning of our company culture. By maintaining these core values, we preserve the essence of our company.
Integrity
Honesty is the 'Only' policy as clients and fellow colleagues rely on us for product knowledge and expert advice. We treat everyone with respect, fairness and integrity at all times.Sense of Urgency
There are "No Passengers, Only Drivers" in this organization. We take responsibility for our own success and failures. We celebrate success and view failures as opportunities for growth.Track Record of Success
It's all about production. "Don't tell me, Show me." We take pride in our work ethic and set goals that exceed expectations. We are anti-status quo and encourage company growth.Commitment to Empire & Each Other
We work as a Team. We act with compassion. We listen to others and value differences. Our success is the result of the collective energy and intelligence of our Team. By sharing our ideas and using our talents we can sustain profitable growth. We create a work environment where our Team members excel and maximize their highest potential.Flawless Execution
Preparation and impeccable service is vital. We go to extraordinary lengths to satisfy our clients. We want to exceed their expectations on every occasion.Never Compromise Quality
We have high standards and uphold our reputation for quality. We continuously evaluate our capability and performance to ensure quality in our people, products and service to clients.
Our leadership philosophy is a set of beliefs and principles that strongly influence how we interpret reality and guide how we understand the way the world works. It's our philosophy, our understanding and interpretation of leadership that affects how we react to people, events and situations around us. How we think, determines how we behave!
"Inspiring others to accomplish more than they ever thought they could in both their professional and personal lives." -Dirk Gorman
Success is circular where you cannot separate aspects of ones personality from professional versus personal success. The disciplines needed for both are inter-related and cannot be fragmented.
At Empire, we focus on a healthy balance of both that engenders an enriching way of life.
The core principle that guides our leadership philosophy is trust. Implementing and protecting an environment of trust within the organization is at the beginning of a long continuum that leads toward leadership. With trust as the foundation, leadership efforts to improve quality and enhance performance can succeed. Trust, once broken, is nearly impossible to restore and so it must be protected at all costs. The loss of trust diminishes the leader's stature and influence. Sustainable leadership requires the maintenance of a trusting environment.
At Empire, we continually strive to achieve greater heights and turn potential into performance. Leadership development cannot and does not happen by chance, especially if you want to achieve the standards of excellence and versatility necessary for mastering today's business environment. Thus, we go to great lengths to only recruit candidates who show the highest potential to lead and possess personal characteristics that include a motivation to learn, a high achievement drive and personality traits such as openness to experience, an internal locus of control and self-monitoring.
Guided by senior leadership and their successes, we develop leaders through trust, dedication, coaching and a willingness to perform above and beyond the call of duty. Together we maximize our highest potential!
