Entrepreneurs on Fire Do You Know Your Core Values with Robert Glazer
Oct 14, 2025
Robert Glazer, founder of Acceleration Partners and author of The Compass Within, shares insights on the importance of core values. He emphasizes that quitting non-aligned pursuits can lead to breakthroughs and argues for actionable core values over vague phrases. Leaders, he suggests, must embody their values, as this shapes company culture. Glazer reveals how value alignment significantly boosts employee engagement, while also offering a six-question framework to help identify personal values effectively.
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Quitting Enables Breakthroughs
- Quitting strategically can unlock major breakthroughs in your career.
- Robert Glazer says many successes lie just beyond letting go of dead-end pursuits.
Values Are Decision Compasses
- Most people mistake platitude words for real core values and can't use them to decide.
- Robert Glazer says authentic values should explain why you make choices and act as a decision compass.
Link Company Values To Leader Values
- Tie company values to the leader's personal values to create coherent policies and culture.
- Robert Glazer recommends articulating your values so the organization mirrors your core beliefs intentionally.
