Core Values — Do They Actually Lead to Success? (Brant Menswar)

The Daniel Stih Podcast · Mar 27, 2025 · 1h 7m

"Know your values" is one of the most common pieces of advice in self-help and leadership.

Does it actually work?

In this episode, I talk with Brant Menswar—speaker and author known for his work on core values—to examine that idea more closely. We explore:

• What people mean when they say "know your values"

• How values are identified—and whether that process holds up

• The difference between stated values and actual behavior

• Whether values drive success—or if success gets attributed back to them

• Where the idea is useful—and where it breaks down

This isn't a typical conversation. I push…