14/01/2026
Before scrolling on, pause for a moment . . .
Think about the last uncomfortable decision that you made at work. Not the ‘polished’ one. The awkward one. The really difficult one! The moment when:
- A client pushed for “just this once”.
- A deadline slipped.
- A top performer crossed the line.
- Doing the ‘right thing’ cost you speed, status, or revenue.
Now ask yourself one question . . .
‘Which of our organisation’s values actually guided what we / I did?’
If you can answer clearly, your values are doing real work. If you can’t, it’s likely that they’re more decorative than operational.
Strong values don’t remove difficult decisions or conversations, but they can reduce ambiguity when pressure is high.
That’s the difference between values that you admire & values that you use.