Even Baseball Managers Have Core Values

Every financial leader in a small, growing enterprise should have core values that can be a beacon for the staff. Simplicity is ideal, so don’t head over to the bookstore looking for assistance.

Consider former manager of the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, Whitey Herzog’s core values. He only had four:

1. Be on time
2. Bust your butt
3. Play smart
4. Have some laughs

Forget the books. Ignore the experts. Instead, revisit Whitey’s which are simple, memorable, and teachable.

Your turn. What are your personal core values. Does everyone on your team follow those values?

Title Photo by Brian Crawford