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“Do you think your people struggle with being true to themselves? Do their values match up with their work?” quote by Stan Slap — Download Open image

““Do you think your people struggle with being true to themselves? Do their values match up with their work?””

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Source Podcast: Business Leadership, Stan Slap, 2020

Leaders should ensure employees’ values align with their work to foster authenticity.

In simple terms: Align values with work.

Key Takeaway

Check value‑work fit.

Themes

leadership authenticity values

Mood

inquisitive supportive

Type

advice thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

hiring
performance reviews
team building
career counseling

Key Concepts

organizational culture personal integrity employee engagement

Questions to Reflect On

How can leaders assess value alignment?
What steps help employees express true selves at work?

A Different Perspective

Alignment may be hard to measure objectively.

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