Episode 23: Core Values That Stick: From Empty Promises to Everyday Actions

Episode 23

Core Values That Stick: From Empty Promises to Everyday Actions

Episode Summary

Core values shouldn’t just be feel-good statements—they should shape every decision in your organization. In this episode, we’ll explore why core values often fail, how to define them in actionable terms, and what it takes to build a culture where values are lived, not just listed.

Key Points:

• Define Values with Behaviors – Core values only work when people know what they look like in action. Be specific.

• Leadership Sets the Standard – If leaders don’t model the values, no one else will follow. Alignment is key.

• Integrate Values into Everything – Hiring, promotions, and daily decision-making should all be grounded in your core values.

Resources

• Blog Posts:

  • Do You Know Your Values?

  • Values in the Workplace: How to Create a Values-Driven Organization

  • Taking Values from Paper to Practice

  • Beyond the Buzzword: Core Values Matter

• Free Leadership Toolbox

• Other:

  • EOS (Gino Wickman)

    • Traction: specifically the People section and Right Person, Right Seat

  • Jim Collins

    • Good to Great: specifically chapter 3: First Who … Then What

    • Built to Last: specifically chapter 3: More than Profits (the part about core values is on page 73)

  • Brene Brown

    • Dare to Lead: specifically Part Two: Living into Our Values

Related Episodes

• The Leadership Toolkit: Essential Skills for Leading with Purpose and Impact

• Feedback that Fuels Growth: Tailoring Your Approach for Maximum Impact

• The Case for Quiet Leadership: The Power of Listening

• Key Leadership Skills

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About Jacquie:

Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.

Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.

In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.

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