What drives how we show up every day?

What guides our choices, our behaviours, and how we relate to others, at work and beyond? It all starts with our values and beliefs.

“In order to solve any problem or achieve any dream, we must first make a change at the level of belief. Because when you change a belief, you change everything.” (Marie Forleo).

Why does it matter?

Values guide and motivate us. They shape:

• What matters most to us
• The personal qualities we live by
• The kind of person we aspire to be
• How we treat ourselves and others
• How we engage with the world around us
• The choices we make

These in turn, influence our thoughts and emotions, which drive our behaviours, and ultimately shape our future, both as individuals and as organisations.

The role of values in the workplace

At an organisational level, they are crucial, offering clear guidance on how we behave and make decisions. When we actively model and communicate our company values, our team members act in ways that align with our brand. They help us create the impression we want to leave with our customers. And when we truly live-out our values internally, we build a more connected, respectful, and harmonious workplace.

Living our values at Understood

Take a look at our values at Understood, we live and breathe them every day and we believe they play a key role in helping us deliver positive outcomes on every project. They show up in how we collaborate, make decisions, and support our clients and each other.

By staying grounded in what matters most, we create a culture where people feel safe to be themselves, so the work we do continues to be meaningful. This foundation allows us to consistently deliver results that reflect not just skill, but care, clarity, and integrity.

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