Choose Your Values Wisely

Summary

• Values should inform behavior. It’s essential that actions align with the core values of the team and company.
• At Acquisition.com, we have three key values: Competitive Greatness, Sincere Candor, and Unimpeachable Character.
• Competitive Greatness: I want team members who demonstrate excellence through their work. Show your best effort in everything you do.
• Sincere Candor: Honesty is crucial, especially when we are advising the companies we work with. If we don’t get the truth, we can’t give the right advice.
• Unimpeachable Character: I ensure that everyone I work with, both inside and outside of work, is someone I am proud to associate with. Good character upholds our brand’s integrity.
• If someone’s personal life does not reflect our values (e.g., engaging in questionable activities), it can negatively impact our brand and team perception.
• When selecting team members or partners, consider if you would be proud to work with them in every aspect of your life.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing strategies to ensure your actions align with your core values. This is key for any small business, entrepreneur, or personal growth journey.

Start by identifying and defining your values. For us at Acquisition.com, we have three key values: Competitive Greatness, Sincere Candor, and Unimpeachable Character.

Competitive Greatness: Make an effort to show excellence in every task. It doesn't cost anything but can significantly improve your performance. For example, double-check your work, ask for feedback, and always look for ways to improve.

Sincere Candor: Practice honesty in all your communications. This builds trust. If you’re a business owner, ask your team for genuine feedback and be transparent about your processes. If you're working on personal growth, make sure you’re honest with yourself about your goals and progress.

Unimpeachable Character: Surround yourself with people who share your values and whom you're proud to associate with. If you’re working on a team, ensure that everyone meets this standard. It doesn’t require money or time but can hugely impact your brand and personal life. Avoid activities or associations that could negatively affect your reputation.

Lastly, evaluate current relationships and consider if each aligns with your core values. If someone’s actions don't align, it might be time to re-evaluate that relationship. This helps maintain your integrity and project a positive image.

By focusing on these areas, you can build a strong, value-driven foundation without needing significant resources. Start small but be consistent, and you’ll see high-value results.

Quotes by Leila Hormozi

"Values should inform Behavior"

– Leila Hormozi

"I want people who exemplify Excellence through their work"

– Leila Hormozi

"We have to give them advice to help them grow"

– Leila Hormozi

"If we don't get the truth from them then we cannot give them good advice"

– Leila Hormozi

"I want to make sure that everyone that works with an acquisition.com as well as the people that we work with are people that I am proud to associate with both inside work and outside work"

– Leila Hormozi

Full Transcript

because if I had somebody for example on my team who was like married but on the weekends you know snorting coke off stripper's ass and y'all knew about it you'd probably be like uh seems really weird and now I feel very differently about their brand and I would be like me too values should inform Behavior so for us acquisition oncom we've got three values competitive greatness I want people who exemplify Excellence through their work and this is the way that they demonstrate their Excellence to the world the second one sincere cander is because we have a portfolio of companies we have to give them advice to help them grow if we don't get the truth from them then we cannot give them good advice and the last one is unimpeachable character I want to make sure that everyone that works with an acquisition. comom as well as the people that we work with are people that I am proud to associate with both inside work and outside work and if one of those does not feel good then I don't think it makes sense to work with them and that's just because I think that that helps uphold our brand