MYB152: How to Define Your Business Values Without the Corporate Jargon

In this episode of the Max Your Business Podcast, hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin dive deep into the nuts and bolts of core values. What exactly are they, where do they come from, and how do you actually work out what is genuinely important to you and your business?

Hiring the right fit goes well beyond looking at a CV. Ben and David share some hard truths about why people behave the way they do, using everyday examples to highlight why you cannot easily change a team member's deeply held beliefs. They unpack why establishing clear, non-negotiable values is the real secret to building a high-performing and unified team.

If you have ever had to let someone go because of poor behaviour, this episode will show you how to define your standards and protect your workplace culture moving forward.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast

00:46 Why every business owner needs a coach and the real value of accountability

05:18 What a core value actually is and where it comes from

08:48 How to ensure new recruits genuinely align with your business

11:41 The Coles supermarket analogy and hiring for true integrity

14:28 What off-duty behaviour reveals about a person's core values

18:54 The vital difference between the rules of the game and your core values

20:17 Why building a strong culture is a massive positive for your business