Does your organization have shared core values? No, not the stated values that may be written on a website, posted on walls, and recited to new hires. Well, maybe those, but only if the stated principles truly permeate the organization’s identity, define culture, shape leaders’ decisions, and guide day-to-day behavior for every organization member. Shared core values have long-lasting effects on the way people do work. Stated values, however, are often overlooked.

Shared core values are a powerful asset. They have a positive impact on people’s attitudes and behaviors.

Organizations may be your workplace or your family the little league or your golf buddies. THe fact is each of us needs to have a set of core value and a tribe that best reflects those values in order for us to behave in a way that allows us to succeed.