Core values are essential—but too often, they don’t show us how to actually lead people, develop ourselves, or build high-performing teams. In this kickoff to our 14-part Sherpa Code series, we dive into why military values are necessary but incomplete, and why every leader needs a clearly defined code to climb with others. This episode lays the foundation for the principles ahead—and invites you to stop climbing alone.

Team Conversation Prompts:

1. What are the unofficial values of your team—and how are they showing up in behavior?
2. What personal values do you lead with daily, and which are aspirational?
3. Have you ever been part of a team that had values but no code? What happened?