In this Lab Notes episode, Lucy and Luke reflect on their conversation with Rachel Newman and explore the role values play in leadership, culture and personal alignment.

They discuss why organisational values need to be more than words on a wall, how reward strategies can reinforce or undermine culture, and why authentic leadership starts with understanding what really matters to you.

Rachel’s reflections prompt a deeper conversation about walking the talk, making values-based decisions, and the importance of being true to yourself in a way that is sustainable, honest and impactful.

This episode is for leaders, people professionals and facilitators who want to think more intentionally about values, self-awareness and the culture they are helping to create.

Reflection Questions for Listeners

What values do people experience from you?

Where are your personal values currently aligned with your work?

Where might there be a gap between what your organisation says it values and what it actually rewards?

What decisions have you made recently that reveal what really matters to you?

Are your values something you talk about, or something you live?

Resources

Rachel’s Episode on Leadership Lab: https://leadershiplab.com/episode/rachel
Insights Discovery Profile: https://www.thecolourworks.com/what-is-insights-discovery