Blog tagged as core values

For years, I thought I knew my core values. I could list words like honesty and integrity and feel satisfied. But deep down, I wasn’t really living by them.

You have the posters. Your mission statement is a masterpiece. Your organization has a culture manifesto. Yet, day after day, the way work actually happens tells a different story.

Moving into a new role can feel exciting and slightly terrifying, like switching from driving a familiar route to merging onto a highway you’ve never been on before.

Psychological safety isn’t about being nice. It’s feeling safe to ask the “dumb” question, flag a risk, or say “I disagree” without getting punished. That’s how better ideas surface and fewer surprises hit your roadmap.

Let’s be honest, receiving feedback can feel uncomfortable. But with the right mindset, it can become not just fruitful, but even joyful.

Many believe the path to leadership is simply working harder and faster than everyone else, like running on a hamster wheel. While dedication is important, this approach can quickly lead to burnout.

Values are the deep-seated beliefs under which each of us conduct our daily lives. Corporations began articulating their values back in the seventies. In essence, the values of an organization should reflect their cultural norms and dictate expected behaviours.