In this episode of The Changemakers Collective, Scott and Steff dive deep into the foundational role of core values in building sustainable, purpose-driven businesses. They challenge the idea that values are just buzzwords on a wall, and instead reveal how they are practical guardrails for decision-making, hiring, leadership, and company culture. Drawing from personal stories and real-world client experiences, they unpack why your core values must align with your personal beliefs and how to ensure they remain actionable, not aspirational.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Your real values don’t show up on paper—they show up under pressure

• A surprising place to start when defining your company’s culture (hint: it’s not the team)

• How your hiring decisions might be sabotaging your mission—without you realizing it

• Why alignment—not perfection—is the real secret to growing a values-led business

You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! 

Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.

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