Even If We Don’t Share The Same Values, We Can Still Get Along

Why does it surprise people that others don’t share their values? In a Washington Post article, Eugene Scott...

Values Inside vs. Outside America

Over my years of research on values in business, I’ve discovered something intriguing – or odd. My values...

What Do Values Really Mean?

It’s not uncommon to hear leaders talk about values, but never define them. The importance of values is...

Time To Reassess Your Values?

There are clear signs in nature when there’s a change in seasons. The same is true in business. The...

The Power of 3 Values and Team Players

One of my favorite business authors is Patrick Lencioni. He forces you to think critically about your...

An Important Skill Leaders Can Learn From Marketers

“Why do so many managers forget they’re human beings?” That’s the title of a discerning leadership article...

When a Leader Falls Short – The Role of Values

The CEO of Lululemon Athletica, a Canadian-based athletic apparel retailer, recently resigned because of...

Why It’s Good To Have A Guilty Conscience

“Guilt proneness is an important moral character trait.” — Taya Cohen If you have a strong guilty...

Removing the Barriers to Purpose-Driven Marketing

I recently obtained a copy of the Fourth Annual State of Marketing: Insights and trends from 3,500 global...

Different Models to Prioritize. Don’t Forget Your Values.

Lately I’ve been fascinated with the whole topic of prioritization. Selecting your values is critically...

When You Should NOT Trade-Off Values

What’s more important to you: Freedom or Safety? What about your smartphone vs. your computer vs. your TV?...

Now is the Time to Choose Your Values

It’s a new year. Many focus on making the year ahead better than the last. What about you and your company?...

Change Your Present. Starting Here.

Living through a difficult time? Have you experienced disappointment, disagreement, or maybe disenchantment?...

Using Values To Manage Through Uncertainty

I was intrigued by a recent Strategy & Business article, Burn Your Rule Book and Unlock the Power of...

The Power of Recognition and How to Make it Last

I was having a really bad day. Nothing was going well. It seemed that everything I touched got worse. I...