What does PERSEVERANCE look like for a 3M Chem Ops People Leader?
How leaders sustain effort, resilience, and momentum over time.
Perseverance is staying focused and committed—especially when the work is difficult.
Leaders persevere to ensure results are achieved, not just started.
Perseverance actions:
Stay focused on priorities despite obstacles.
Reinforce goals when progress slows.
Adjust plans while keeping outcomes constant.
Encourage the team during setbacks.
Maintain consistent expectations over time.
See initiatives through to completion.
“We finish what we start.”
Leaders persevere by continuing to seek better solutions.
Perseverance actions:
Revisit challenges when initial solutions don’t work.
Encourage persistence in finding improvements.
Use data to reassess and refine approaches.
Support multiple attempts to solve complex problems.
Avoid abandoning improvement efforts too quickly.
Model resilience when progress is slow.
“We don’t give up when things get hard.”
Leaders persevere by maintaining standards over time.
Perseverance actions:
Hold consistent expectations, even under pressure.
Continue follow-up until commitments are met.
Address recurring issues rather than accepting them.
Use structured problem-solving for persistent gaps.
Track progress and reinforce accountability.
Model reliability and consistency.
“Standards don’t change when it’s difficult.”
Leaders sustain energy and morale during challenges.
Perseverance actions:
Recognize effort and progress, not just outcomes.
Support the team during long or difficult work.
Reinforce purpose when motivation dips.
Break large goals into manageable steps.
Celebrate milestones along the way.
Help the team recover and refocus after setbacks.
“My leader keeps us moving forward.”
Leaders persevere without compromising safety, values, or respect.
Perseverance actions:
Maintain safety and ethical standards under pressure.
Avoid shortcuts that compromise values.
Treat people with respect during stressful periods.
Address burnout and fatigue thoughtfully.
Encourage resilience while respecting limits.
Model calm, steady behavior.
“We persist the right way.”