Our Values at Work

People often ask for a map, but maps are no good if you haven’t decided to go somewhere new. – Seth Godin

What do we mean by Core Values? not Motivators

(knowledge, ROI, social justice, etc)

not Virtues (integrity, trust, patience, kindness, humility

Our core values are at the deepest core of our being,Directly connected to the things that get us out of bed in the morning with a smile on our face.

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Core values underlie everything we do,

how we interact with each other, and what strategies we employ to fulfill

our mission.

Our alignment with our core values is what directs defines our culture.

If core values define your culture…

If core values define your culture…… and strong culture builds

engagement, retention and productivity.

If core values define your culture…… and strong culture builds

engagement, retention and productivity…

Engagement - Retention - ProductivityCulture = Values

… a direct by-product of your culture

Engagement - Retention - Productivity

Engagement - Retention - Productivity

… a direct by-product of your cultureyour objective in all hiring.

Values Alignment

The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.

And the only way to do great work is to do what you love.

Employee Engagement

… starts with hiring the right people

… having a clear understanding of your core

values.

Uncovering our Core Values…

Experienced fully when you are in ‘the zone’.

Doing things that put a smile on your face.

We are at our happiest when our relationship with

self is in good order.

Alignment of values in your workplace …

Alignment of values in your cultivates engagement

increases retentionimproves productivity

… Like who you are, what you do, and what your company stands

for?

… Know that they make a difference?

… Act in ways that demonstratealignment with your cultural

values?

Do Your Employees …

… Like who you are, what you do, and what your company stands

for?

… Know that they make a difference?

… Act in ways that demonstratealignment with your cultural

values?

Do Your Employees …

… Like who you are, what you do, and what your company stands

for?

… Know that they make a difference?

… Act in ways that demonstratealignment with your cultural

values?

Do Your Employees …

… Like who you are, what you do, and what your company stands

for?

… Know that they make a difference?

… Act in ways that demonstratealignment with your cultural

values?

Do Your Employees …

You Can’t Hide Who You Are

Do your employees know and genuinely like who you are, what you do, and what

you stand for?

Start by Uncovering Your Core

Values (your WHY)

Your WHY is tied

to your deepest

connection with

the things that

give meaning to your life.

Your core values are the foundation of your business.

Understanding your core values is the single most important factor determining your success.

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

SafetyBelongingSignificanceFreedom

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

SafetyBelongingSignificanceFreedom

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

SafetyBelongingSignificanceFreedom

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

SafetyBelongingSignificanceFreedom

4 Primary Values = 4 Basic Human Needs

SafetyBelongingSignificanceFreedom

Your core values are the foundation of your business.

Your core values are the foundation of your business.

Understanding your core values is the single most important factor determining your success.

Gives you the dialog to build stronger relationships.

4 Primary Values = Values Blueprint

MEASURER (SAFETY)

• Analysis• Stability• Risk Averse• MONEY

NURTURER (CONNECTION)

• Harmony• Teamwork• Group• SERVICE

IMPROVER (SIGNIFICANCE)

• Process• Predictability• Rules• SYSTEMS

DESIGNER (FREEDOM)

•Winning• Excitement•New•MARKETING

1. How do you feel when you’re

in your flow at work?

1. How do you feel when you’re

in your flow at work?

2. What are the things you are doing when you feel ‘in the flow”?

1. How do you feel when you’re

in your flow at work?

2. What are the things you are doing when you feel ‘in the flow”?

3. How do people, who know you really well, describe you in your workplace?

“You are on the outside what you are on the

inside… no debate!”

- Herb Kelleher, Former CEO, Southwest Airlines

Barbara Ashton www.ashtonassociates.com 800-432-6893