No Bull’s values: a real values parable

No Bull’s values: a real values parable

This is a story of bold beginnings, relentless energy and values that transformed an organisation. It’s inspired by real experiences but reimagined to protect the privacy of those involved. The heart of the tale, however, is true; a parable about the power of values...
You’ve Got Values. But Are You Acting on Them?

You’ve Got Values. But Are You Acting on Them?

Defining your vision and values is a critical step in building a meaningful culture. But once you’re confident they’re right, the real work begins – embedding them into your organisation. Without consistent action, even the best values remain little more than words on...
Are Values and Culture Just Corporate BS?

Are Values and Culture Just Corporate BS?

Let’s face it – values and culture often get a bad rap. Are they essential cornerstones of organisational success, or just overhyped management fluff? Paul Sweeney certainly doesn’t pull any punches in his brilliant book, Magnetic Nonsense: A Short History of Bullshit...
Why Your Values Shouldn’t Change With Every New CEO

Why Your Values Shouldn’t Change With Every New CEO

Do your values really need to change every time a new CEO takes the helm? It’s a pattern I see far too often. Teams are hit with values initiative fatigue, stuck in a cycle where every new leader launches another project to redefine, relaunch and re-embed a fresh set...