• Our Values

Our Values

A common set of values lies at the heart of how we operate, acting as navigational checkpoints throughout the course of any engagement. Our values are not new, but capture what we do when we are at our best:

Integrity

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Our ability to succeed is fully dependent on the integrity of each employee and business partner we engage with. We strive to:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethics in both our professional and personal lives
  • Do the right thing, always
  • Encourage others to demonstrate integrity by demonstrating the value of integrity ourselves

“I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.”
Lillian Hellman

“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I would prefer to fail with honor than win by cheating.”
Sophocles

Humility

Humility is an overlooked virtue that can accelerate growth and learning. Without recognizing where we fall short, we can never reach higher levels of achievement. We strive to:

  • Value openness and curiosity to learn from anyone, anywhere
  • Seek and provide honest feedback
  • Be open to personal change and continual improvement
  • Learn from mistakes and successes in equal measure

“It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom.” Mahatma Ghandi

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” JFK

“Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.” Ezra Taft Benson

Transparency

Open dialogue leads to mutual understanding, which reduces the probability of conflict and thereby mitigates risk. We encourage open dialogue in pursuit of mutually beneficial outcomes. We strive to:

  • Listen to understand
  • Encourage disclosure through self-disclosure
  • Minimize risk through elevated understanding
  • Provide and obtain information that enhances successful outcomes

“The currency of leadership is transparency.” Howard Schultz

“Transparency is the precursor to mutually beneficial outcomes.”
James A. Toone

Accountability

We operate with the mindset that we are accountable to each other. This accountability impacts our relationships with employees and business partners, generating an enhanced level of trust and synergy that drives our success. We strive to:

  • Take personal accountability for our actions, and the results of those actions
  • Involve others in decisions and plans that affect them
  • Keep commitments made to others

“A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.” Thomas Paine

“Accountability breeds response-ability.” Stephen Covey

Persistence

Persistent effort, combined with continual learning, leads to more successful outcomes than does raw talent alone. This mindset drives our hiring decisions, shapes our business engagements, and influences our investment decisions. We strive to:

  • Understand the objective, and commit to its completion
  • Overcome obstacles rather than succumb to them
  • Combine talent with effort to increase the probability of success

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Babe Ruth

“Talent is never enough. With few exceptions, the best players are the
hardest workers” Magic Johnson

Results, Results, Results!

Success is measured by the results of one’s efforts, so we focus our efforts on defining, measuring, and achieving desired results. We strive to:

  • Set challenging goals, and then celebrate when we accomplish them
  • Provide mentoring and feedback to help people be their best
  • Foster positive, “can do” attitudes to accomplish goals and generate positive results
  • Help people feel valued and appreciated
  • Make tough calls

“However beautiful the strategy, you should never lose sight of the results.” Winston Churchill

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones,
you’ll start having positive results.” Willie Nelson