

How Core Values Create Clarity and Direction with Robert Glazer
30 snips Oct 15, 2025
In this captivating discussion, Robert Glazer, a leadership expert and bestselling author of The Compass Within, shares insights on how core values shape our lives. He emphasizes the importance of defining your personal 'magnetic north' to guide decision-making. Robert dives into the origins of core values from childhood experiences and presents six powerful questions to uncover them. The conversation also tackles navigating conflicting values at work and how company culture reveals true alignment. Prepare to be inspired to discover and embrace your own values!
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Values Are Shown Not Posted
- Organizational values are proven by what an organization rewards, not by words on a wall.
- Look for rewarded behaviors to know the real company values.
Everyone Has Their Own Magnetic North
- Each person has a personal "magnetic north" shaped by life experiences and boundary violations.
- Values clarify where to stay and which environments to avoid.
Pain Often Seeds Purpose
- Many core values originate from childhood pain or absence and later become strengths or protection mechanisms.
- Self-awareness determines whether those patterns help or hinder leadership.