When Values Are Just Words: A Quick Pulse Check for Leaders

When values aren’t consistently lived out, they lose meaning – leading to confusion, disengagement, and misalignment across teams. But when values are practiced daily, they anchor your culture, build trust, and drive confident, aligned decisions. This mini guide offers a fast, honest way to check how clearly your values show up across your organization. 

In This Mini Guide

  • Why values misalignment is more common—and more costly—than we think
  • A quick checklist to assess how well your team is living your values
  • Scoring guidance to spark honest conversation
  • Reflection prompts to explore what’s working and what’s not

Why It Matters

87%

of employees are more likely to stay with a company that aligns with their values. Source: Linkedin

up to20%

Teams with shared values outperform their peers. Source: Deloitte

4x

Companies with strong cultures see revenue growth. Source: Forbes