What Are Our Core Values?

Core values are the guiding principles that shape who we are, how we think, and how we behave. They serve as a moral compass, influencing our decisions, interactions, and the way we navigate life. Whether personal or professional, core values define the essence of our character and help us stay true to ourselves in an ever-changing world. Why are core values important? They help us build meaningful Relationships, make ethical decisions, and create a sense of purpose. Without them, we risk feeling lost, unfulfilled, and disconnected from what truly matters. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the significance of core values, how to identify them, and their impact on different aspects of life.

Core values are fundamental beliefs that shape our thoughts and actions. They are deeply ingrained in our personality and often remain consistent throughout our lives. These values reflect what we stand for and what we prioritize, whether it’s honesty, respect, or perseverance. Some people develop their core values early in life, influenced by Family, culture, religion, or personal experiences. Others refine their values as they grow, learning from successes and failures. Identifying and upholding your values ensures a life of integrity, purpose, and authenticity. Take the time to reflect on your core values, live by them daily, and inspire others to do the same. In doing so, you create a world that is not only personally fulfilling but also morally and ethically strong.

Values Specialists & Contributors

Blaine Bartlett President/CEO

Carla Garcia Carla Garcia

Charlie Bresler Ph.D. Founder of EH Walkers

Chelsea Myers Podcast Host and Mental Health Advocate

Colleen Slaughter Founder, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach

Deborah Johnson Podcaster

Ed Watters Podcast Host

Ian Peterman CEO

Ipek Williamson Insight Coach, Meditation Teacher, Speaker, Author

James Swan Certified Professional Coach

Kara Goodwin Meditation and Transformation Coach

Kristen Harcourt Emotional Intelligence Expert, Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach, Host of Inspirational Leadership

Larry Sprung Host Mitlin

Lisa McCluskey Silver Divorce Podcast

Paul H Flowers Jr Mr. Paul H Flowers Jr

Sharon Summerfield Wellbeing Coach | Holistic Nutritionist

Yogesh Patel Creator and Host - YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude Podcast

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Becoming Bridge Builders

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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Your Brand Amplified

From a Woman to a Leader

The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

The Everyday Millionaire and Mindset Matters Podcast

Positive Talk Radio

Productive Joy

Amplifying Leadership

Morrow Marriage | Disrupting Divorce

Books About Values

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By Kevin D. Gazzara

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By Eric J. Weigel

The Grandparent Vocation

By Richard P Olson

Noble Chaos

By Brent Green

Dignity & Respect: Are Our Aging Parents Getting What They Deserve?

By Phyllis Ayman

The Values Delta: A Small & Simple Way to Make a Positive Difference in Your Personal & Professional Life

By Devin Durrant

The Intrepid Brotherhood: Public Power, Corruption, and Whistleblowing in the Pacific Northwest

By Gordon Graham

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FINE is a 4-Letter Word

234. She Woke Up Angry She Survived with Candice Van Dertholen

Candice Van Dertholen did not arrive at her work in energy healing by reading about it. She lived through it.In this episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, host Lori Saitz sits down with energy practitioner Candice Van Dertholen for an unflinching conversation about single parenthood at 22, a Texas max…

Candice Van Dertholen did not arrive at her work in energy healing by reading about it. She lived through it.In this episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, host Lori Saitz sits down with energy practitio…

Candice Van Dertholen did not arrive at her work in energy healing by reading about it. She lived through it.In this episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, host Lori Saitz sits down with energy practitioner Candice Van Dertholen for an unflinching conversation about single parenthood at 22, a Texas maximum security prison career she stumbled into out of financial desperation, an abusive marriage that escalated into a violent car ride with her children in the backseat, and the night she nearly took her own life — waking up in a hospital bed furious that she was still alive.From Joyce Meyer's Bat…

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Lori Saitz June 25, 2026

Podcast Episode

Becoming Bridge Builders

Micro Validations: Small Acts, Big Impact in Community Building

The dialogue unfolds around the profound imperative of civic engagement, exemplified by our guest, Chip Webster, whose illustrious career intertwines leadership, mentorship, and a steadfast commitment to community enhancement. In our discourse, we delve into the essence of his latest endeavor, Unity…

The dialogue unfolds around the profound imperative of civic engagement, exemplified by our guest, Chip Webster, whose illustrious career intertwines leadership, mentorship, and a steadfast commitment…

The dialogue unfolds around the profound imperative of civic engagement, exemplified by our guest, Chip Webster, whose illustrious career intertwines leadership, mentorship, and a steadfast commitment to community enhancement. In our discourse, we delve into the essence of his latest endeavor, Unity and Service, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to rekindling trust and fostering civic responsibility through the transformative power of volunteerism. Chip elucidates how simple acts of service can serve as conduits for bridging societal divides, ultimately fortifying the very fabric of dem…

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Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney June 25, 2026

Podcast Episode

Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily

3 Psychological Traps Screwing Up Your Real Estate Deals

Have you ever had a single win that completely changed how you looked at yourself? In this episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake and Gino and Barbaro 360) breaks down the subconscious psychological traps that sabotage real estate investors and entrepreneurs from building a successful business. D…

Have you ever had a single win that completely changed how you looked at yourself? In this episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake and Gino and Barbaro 360) breaks down the subconscious psychologica…

Have you ever had a single win that completely changed how you looked at yourself? In this episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake and Gino and Barbaro 360) breaks down the subconscious psychological traps that sabotage real estate investors and entrepreneurs from building a successful business. Drawing from his early investing days—including a first deal that felt like a home run but was fueled by pure luck—Gino highlights three destructive behaviors we all face and provides a concrete, 4-step framework to fight back against them. 🌟 TODAY'S SPONSORS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS TruDiagnosti…

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Gino Barbaro June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism…

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the imp…

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern social issues, and the necessity of aligning leadership values with virtuous action.Book Ti…

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Jesan Sorrells June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Your Brand Amplified

Part Two: Paul Ingram on Guiding Leaders Through High-Stakes Decisions

Paul Ingram's decades-long research reveals a striking truth: values alignment accounts for more than 30% of job satisfaction—ten times more important than salary. His investigation began when he observed seasoned executives emerging from coaching sessions visibly transformed by newfound clarity a…

Paul Ingram's decades-long research reveals a striking truth: values alignment accounts for more than 30% of job satisfaction—ten times more important than salary. His investigation began when he ob…

Paul Ingram's decades-long research reveals a striking truth: values alignment accounts for more than 30% of job satisfaction—ten times more important than salary. His investigation began when he observed seasoned executives emerging from coaching sessions visibly transformed by newfound clarity about what mattered to them. This sparked a curiosity that led him to discover that organizations with aligned values experience higher collaboration, trust, and performance, while those with misaligned values face higher turnover and diminished engagement. The Kravis Professor of Business at Columbi…

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Anika Jackson June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

From a Woman to a Leader

How to Build a Brand When You're Shy and Introverted | Lirone Glikman, Author of The Super Connector's Playbook

Lirone Glikman has built relationships across 28 countries, and she's convinced that showing up as yourself, accent and all, is your biggest unfair advantage.She's a global keynote speaker, personal branding expert, bestselling author of The Super Connector's Playbook, and founder of The Human Facto…

Lirone Glikman has built relationships across 28 countries, and she's convinced that showing up as yourself, accent and all, is your biggest unfair advantage.She's a global keynote speaker, personal b…

Lirone Glikman has built relationships across 28 countries, and she's convinced that showing up as yourself, accent and all, is your biggest unfair advantage.She's a global keynote speaker, personal branding expert, bestselling author of The Super Connector's Playbook, and founder of The Human Factor. In this episode, Lirone and I get practical about the two things most women in tech avoid: building a personal brand and in-person networking.You'll hear:The Bondi Beach radio manager who hired her with "your English sucks, but I like your energy," and why your vibe matters more than your accent"…

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Limor Bergman Gross June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

Pause Before You Say Yes: The Secret to Stronger Boundaries with Melissa Crook

Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�…

Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�…

Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠ Do you find yourself automatically saying "yes" when someone asks for a favor, only to regret it later? In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores the power of the pause and why creating space before responding can streng…

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Melissa Crook June 23, 2026

Article

What Midlife Women Really Crave

Nesting inside myself.A female cardinal and her sweet pale red mate, persistently build a nest over our outdoor speakers. Four speakers with the perfect pitch to build a home. My husband is at war with these two tan-red beings. North, South, East, West, they won’t give up, rotating their nest arou…

Nesting inside myself.A female cardinal and her sweet pale red mate, persistently build a nest over our outdoor speakers. Four speakers with the perfect pitch to build a home. My husband is at war wit…

Nesting inside myself.A female cardinal and her sweet pale red mate, persistently build a nest over our outdoor speakers. Four speakers with the perfect pitch to build a home. My husband is at war with these two tan-red beings. North, South, East, West, they won’t give up, rotating their nest around our new-ish backyard, swatted away by a broom handle or long limb of Jon’s.the couple on a speaker. they tried every other speaker too.I no longer chase my cardinal couple away, letting them stay longer. They are bringing something I’ve craved for a long time; a nest within my home.I’ve rea…

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Lynn Mull June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Everyday Millionaire and Mindset Matters Podcast

Episode #248 – The Real Reason Most Entrepreneurs Never Feel Wealthy with Garrett Gunderson

In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast, host Patrick Francey sits down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, financial strategist, and comedian Garrett Gunderson for a wide-ranging conversation about wealth, legacy, purpose, and what money is really meant to do.Garrett explains that his w…

In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast, host Patrick Francey sits down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, financial strategist, and comedian Garrett Gunderson for a wide-ranging conversa…

In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast, host Patrick Francey sits down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, financial strategist, and comedian Garrett Gunderson for a wide-ranging conversation about wealth, legacy, purpose, and what money is really meant to do.Garrett explains that his work focuses on helping entrepreneurs keep more of what they earn by reducing unnecessary taxes, interest, investment fees, and inefficient insurance structures. Rather than treating money as the ultimate goal, he challenges listeners to ask a deeper question: what is the money actually for?The conve…

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Patrick Francey June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Positive Talk Radio

Gary Parker on Stories That Shape Who We Are | 1,550

Gary Parker on Stories That Shape Who We Are | 1,550 Gary Parker has spent a lifetime telling stories that refuse to let readers look away. A bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and storyteller, Gary is the author of more than 20 traditionally published novels, including a work selected as a Doubl…

Gary Parker on Stories That Shape Who We Are | 1,550 Gary Parker has spent a lifetime telling stories that refuse to let readers look away. A bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and storyteller, Gar…

Gary Parker on Stories That Shape Who We Are | 1,550 Gary Parker has spent a lifetime telling stories that refuse to let readers look away. A bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and storyteller, Gary is the author of more than 20 traditionally published novels, including a work selected as a Doubleday Crossings Book Club Main Selection. His stories explore the complexity of human nature, the choices that define us, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives. Beyond the page, Gary has written multiple screenplays, with one sold and others optioned for production, bringing his storytelling…

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KEVIN MCDONALD June 23, 2026

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