Brian and Chad discuss the Core Values Index tool, exploring values like Power, Love, Wisdom, and Knowledge. They delve into leadership roles, power dynamics, and the importance of compassion in innovation. The podcast also highlights contrasts in financial mindsets and resource utilization, emphasizing the role of justice in financial decisions.
The Core Values Index focuses on individuals' contributions based on core values, not just personality traits.
Builders value taking action, getting results, and creating tangible outcomes.
Merchants excel in connecting people, facilitating exchanges, and fostering collaboration for mutual benefit.
Deep dives
Understanding the Core Values Index Assessment
The Core Values Index assessment is discussed, highlighting that it focuses on how individuals want to contribute to a team, family, or community rather than being a personality test. It reveals the core values that motivate contributions, with individuals typically having a mix of four values, emphasizing one or two over others. Builder, Merchant, Innovator, and Banker are explained as the four core values, each influencing how individuals approach making contributions in different ways.
Builder - Taking Action and Getting Results
The Builder core value is described as someone who wants to take action, get results, and make things happen. Builders are highlighted as individuals who like to create and produce, often making significant contributions by initiating action and showing tangible results. Examples of builders starting churches are shared, emphasizing their drive to be productive and make things happen.
Merchant - Connecting People and Enabling Trade
The Merchant core value focuses on connecting people and facilitating exchanges to ensure mutual benefit. Merchants are depicted as individuals who help others fulfill their values by creating connections and opportunities for collaboration. They are described as people-oriented and driven by the vision of bringing individuals together to achieve common goals.
Innovator - Solving Challenges and Pursuing Wisdom
The Innovator core value centers around problem-solving, innovation, and applying knowledge to make improvements. Innovators are characterized by their love for challenges and puzzles, seeking to enhance systems, products, and relationships. The importance of maturing the innovative mindset is emphasized to ensure contributions are made with compassion and a focus on positive impacts.
Banker - Preserving Knowledge and Upholding Justice
The Banker core value revolves around knowledge, record-keeping, and ensuring fair practices. Bankers are highlighted as individuals who conserve resources, uphold justice, and prioritize accuracy in information management. The role of a banker in maintaining institutional memory and promoting transparent and equitable practices is underscored, showcasing the value of mature and balanced contributions within a team or organization.
Brian and Chad discuss their favorite assessment tool, the Core Values Index (CVI). The Core Values Index shows how you like to contribute to a team, family, or community based on your core values and what motivates you. Brian and Chad explore the different core values and the catalyst for each value: