We’ve always believed that forming a strategy is impossible until your clear on what your values and principles are. Without values and principles to guide you, making decisions can seem impossibly difficult. Given how important setting values and principles is to decision making we asked folks we admire to tell us about the values or principles that matter most to them.

Talonda (TeeJay) Garrett | Wife // Mom-preneuer // Insurance Professional // Custom Cake Artist

Integrity is the most important value for me. Operating with integrity is essential as it forms the foundation of trust in any relationship, be it personal or professional. I strongly believe that when you operate with integrity, you can gracefully navigate through challenges, earn the respect of others, and set an example for others to follow. Read more>>

Queen Angela Thomas(Smith) | Queen of Collaborations| Certified Life Coach| Self-Publishing Coach|Author of over 75+ books, journals & planners| Podcast Network Owner| Magazine Owner| Broadcastor

Queen Angela is a firm believer in the value of E3Experience (Educate, Empower & Encourage) and L3Movement (Learn, Love and Lead). These principles guide her actions and decisions, shaping the way she navigates through life and interacts with others. But above all, Queen Angela lives by the motto “Be the change you desire to see in this world”. Read more>>

Angela Crawford, Ph.D. | Psychologist, Author, and Vegan Lifestyle Educator

The value that most strongly guides my life is compassion – expanding my circle of compassion to include myself, others, all sentient beings, and our planet. This compassion is grounded in other core values such as integrity and honoring my inner knowing to guide decisions and actions. Read more>>

Danyelle Speaks | Recording Artist, Motivational Speaker & Minister

The value that matters to me the most is my value and belief system. I believe each and every one of us need, wants and has to have something to believe in. It’s a quintessential part of who we are and what we do. Our beliefs will either brake us or propel us. Read more>>

Sam Germany | Music Theatre Director, Voice Instructor, Accompanist

The driving value that fuels me is my relationship with Jesus Christ, and the scripture which relates “in everything you do, do it as unto the Lord.” That principle is the focus behind my desire for excellence without compromising faith. As someone who has come to know God’s unmerited, unrelenting, unconditional love – I subsequently have a yearning to honor Him with my best. If He has gifted me with abilities, then I think He deserves the best I can give back in everything I do. Read more>>