What does it truly mean to live your values as a leader? In this insightful conversation, David Cohen shares his powerful journey of authenticity, integrity, and purpose. Learn how living by your principles shapes your legacy, your impact, and your relationships. Discover why organizational success starts with hiring and leading based on genuine values, not just words on a wall. This episode dives deep into the heart of what it means to lead with credibility and intent.

Summary 

David Cohen reflects on a lifetime of living and teaching authentic values in both personal and professional settings. He shares influential stories about choosing integrity over convenience, even when it meant walking away from lucrative opportunities. The discussion explores the importance of legacy, defining it as the impact you have on others and the example you set. David also describes his practical approach to identifying and hiring for true organizational values. The conversation concludes with actionable advice for leaders aiming to embed authenticity at every level.

Quotes

* I couldn’t come back to them and say, well, we changed the rules midstream.

* My definition of legacy is, do they live, the behaviors, the values, do they have a vision of the world that fits my vision?

* Integrity is the total of living one’s values.

Takeaways

* Defining and living authentic values is critical for both personal fulfillment and organizational success.

* Integrity means refusing to compromise your standards, even if it comes at a cost.

* Leaders should hire based on demonstrated behaviors that align with core organizational values.

* Authenticity requires consistency between stated values and daily actions.

* Creating a positive legacy involves influencing others to live their values and make the world better.

Timeline

0:00:03 Introduction and Guest Background

0:01:11 Repairing the World and Personal Values

0:03:32 Integrity in Client Relationships

0:10:11 Defining Legacy and Family Influence

0:22:35 Book Overview and Building Values-Driven Teams

0:26:05 Vision, Purpose, and Organizational Alignment

0:27:56 Closing Reflections and Audience Call-to-Action

Conclusion

This episode is a masterclass in the power of living your values. Through captivating stories and actionable insights, David Cohn inspires us to lead with integrity and purpose. Listeners are challenged to examine whether their daily actions reflect their deepest beliefs. The conversation leaves no doubt that authenticity and credibility are the real foundations for lasting success. By the end, you’ll be ready to measure your leadership by the impact you have on your world and those around you.

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Links/Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-l-cohen-07477249/

Book “Selecting the Best: Building a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success”: https://a.co/d/c73L3yE

Website:

https://www.davidcohenphl.com/

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