How Your Core Values Are the Key to Fulfillment at Work with Robert Glazer

About this episode

Marcel Schwantes interviews Robert Glazer about the importance of core values in leadership and personal fulfillment.

Episode recap In this episode, Marcel talks with Robert Glazer, author of The Compass Within, about why core values are essential for effective leadership and meaningful work. Robert explains the difference between aspirational values and actionable core values—non-negotiable principles that guide real decisions and behavior. They explore how values alignment boosts employee engagement, strengthens trust in leaders, and reveals whether an organization’s stated values actually match what it rewards in practice. The conversation also dives into authenticity, emotional honesty, and how early life experiences shape our values and sense of purpose. Robert shares a practical framework and reflective questions to help people clarify their true core values, arguing that clarity leads to better decisions, healthier leadership, and deeper personal fulfillment. The episode closes with Robert’s mission to help more people discover their “true north” and live with greater integrity and intention. Bio: Robert Glazer is a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and author. He is the founder and former CEO of a $50M marketing agency with an award-winning, values-driven culture, and the author…

People in this episode

Guest: Robert Glazer

Topics covered

• core values
• leadership
• employee engagement
• authenticity
• personal fulfillment

Keywords

• aspirational values
• actionable core values
• values alignment
• emotional honesty
• true north

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Compass Within, Elevate, Elevate Your Team

Books & works: The Compass Within, Friday Forward

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