4. Truth #3: Your values drive your actions, and your actions determine your results.

 Can you recall a time when you were on a team that just “clicked?” If it was a basketball team, you probably had a magical season. If it was in business, you probably routinely knocked out high quality, high impact work. People experience being “in the zone” are working where their strengths and passion intersect.  

The best teams know and understand each other’s abilities (their unique gifts, skills & experience.) They also know what each other are passionate about, so they’re not only doing important work, they’re doing work that’s highly important to them. The best managers are skilled at arranging individuals in such a way that they create championship-level teams. 

At the heart of your culture, your values represent the best of who you are and the best of what you want to become. They define your standards for excellence and what others can expect from you.

When your values are lived out on a daily basis, they powerfully communicate: 

• This is what we stand for
• This is what we don’t stand for
• This is how we make you feel valued (because you are!)
• This is what sets us apart from everyone else
• This is why you can rely on us
• This is how we will continue to improve