Values, Inc.: How Incorporating Values into Business and Life Can Change the World

by Dina Dwyer-Owens, Jordan Ochel

It's been said that 95 percent of companies that have a code of values don't even use them. Sad, but true. There are companies, too many to count, that spend countless hours and even countless dollars with experts to brainstorm their mission, vision, and values, write them down, hang them on the wall...and then walk away. While these things look good on paper, they mean nothing to the day-to-day functions of these businesses and the people they employ. And that's a tragedy that needs to stop. When The Dwyer Group decided to operationalize its company code of values, little did we know the impact it would have on our business. Not only was the change tangible and real, shaping our business from the corner office to the front lines of our service brands around the world. But it also made our company a really fun place to work on a whole new level. We were attracting people to our home office and across our franchise service brands like never before. The Dwyer Group Code of Values brought real value to our company and our culture as we became a $1 billion annual business systemwide. Fast forward to this book and a desire to see more companies, more leaders, more people, and the world-at-large achieve success that is well within reach using values and bringing value to the lives of all they touch. Values, Inc. invites a movement to live right and do right in business and in life for a world in need of direction. That direction shouldn't just be framed and hung on a wall. Put those values into action, bring those values to life, take a stand and make a difference. The rewards are too great to ignore.

Genres: Business

206 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe that values are important. When you understand and clearly identify your values decision making becomes easier and consistent. This is is true in business and personal life. This book brings in stories of when leaders have used their values as the barometer in decision making and how staying true to values has benefited business performance. Such a big part of leading with values is speaking about them and bringing in people with the same or similar values. There are many stories that speak to this. While I don't know that I learned a lot of new information from this book, it was a great reminder on incorporating values. I am sure I will come back to this book for anecdotes and examples in the future.

[Brandon Schild · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short read with a lot of valuable information (pun intended). The short stories that are in this book are easily relatable and are helpful to better oneself; whether you are a employee, employer, parent, or student you can always incorporate values into your daily lives.

[Kim Cabanting · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't usually read business books but I highly recommend this one. It's a quick read and is about how to incorporate values into the workplace. It's not only good for morale but it leads to profitable business. The author tells great stories to exemplify her points. I wish this was required reading for everyone at work.