April Just for You: Core Values at The Team Level + Quotes
Core Values at The Team Level
The information you are going to hear today in this video from my business coach and mentor, David Bonney of Hire to Fit, changed my life when I first heard it two years ago.
Our core values shape how we approach our work.
I encourage every team member to define their own core values. Doing so helps you recognize whether a company is a good fit for you and whether the values posted on the wall are truly being lived.
Flip the Script: Is Your Company the Right Fit for You?
If you’re in property management, you’ve likely felt burnout or misalignment at some point. Maybe your company has core values—but they feel more like words on a wall than something truly lived.
The reality? It’s hard to change that from the top down.
So instead of trying, try flipping the script:
Is this company the right fit for you?
Start With Alignment
We’re taught how to prove we’re the right fit for a job—but rarely do we ask if the job fits us.
True success isn’t just about growth or income—it’s about alignment. And when something feels off, it usually is.
Define Your Own Core Values
One of the most impactful lessons I learned from my mentor, David Bonney of Hire to Fit, is this:
Your core values already exist—you just need to uncover them.
Even more powerful? You don’t have to rely on your company’s values.
Teams—and individuals—can define their own.
This creates clarity, builds trust, and helps you determine whether you’re in the right environment.
At the team level, shared core values create a common thread of beliefs that strengthens trust. As Patrick Lencioni describes in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, trust is the foundation of every high-performing and high-functioning team. While a company may have its own core values posted on the wall, a team can—and should—define its own set of values, since those are the people working together day to day.
Even if a company’s values aren’t actively practiced, understanding your own values gives you a framework for aligning with teams in the future. This is especially powerful when stepping into leadership positions, as it equips you with a clear set of criteria for building strong teams anywhere.
A Simple Exercise
List what you don’t want
Think of past experiences or coworkers that didn’t align.Flip it
Turn each into what you do want (e.g., unreliable → accountable).Find themes
Group similar traits into 4–6 core values.
Why It Matters
Your work impacts a lot of people—but if you’re not aligned with your values, that disconnect shows up everywhere.
This isn’t about making a job change.
It’s about gaining clarity.
Start From Within
If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated, take a step back and start from the inside out.
When you know what matters to you, it becomes much easier to decide what comes next.
Inspirational Wallpapers
April is here, bringing blooming days and a fresh sense of possibility. Download one of these uplifting wallpapers for your phone or desktop and let it serve as a gentle reminder to nurture yourself and embrace growth.
