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In Part DEUX of our conversation, Dana Bernstein guides me through the Pillar Discovery process from her book It’s the Thought That Counts. We explore how values and conflict interact — and why identifying your pillars brings unexpected clarity and peace.
It’s personal, unfiltered, and full of laughter. Plus: KISS bootleg cassette tapes, mischievousness, and the best use of chicken parm as a metaphor for emotional alignment.
🎧 Learn more: https://danalynnbernstein.com/
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In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by Dana Bernstein — coach, facilitator, and author of It’s the Thought That Counts. We break down values, pillars, and internal conflict: how they differ, how they overlap, and how they show up in our hardest moments.
Part 2 is a live coaching session. But first, we lay the groundwork — with clarity, humor, and plenty of truth.
🎧 Learn more: https://danalynnbernstein.com/
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Mel Goldman built a vineyard later in life — but the values that shaped it were decades in the making.
In this episode, he shares how service, curiosity, and integrity guided his journey from the Peace Corps to founding Keuka Lake Vineyards. What emerges is a story about legacy, land, and doing work that matters.
🎧 Learn more: klvineyards.com
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In this episode, I talk with coach and researcher Gavin Wells about the work of values — why they matter, how they shape behavior, and how coaching can help people uncover what truly drives them.
We also dive into Gavin’s research paper on values discovery, and the surprising insights it revealed about meaning, emotion, and congruence in life and leadership.
🎧 Read the paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-83189-014
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What if your values were the reason your business survived fire, recession, and a global pandemic?
In this episode, I talk with Jimmy Smith — educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Wine with Jimmy — about building a legacy in wine education through trust, accessibility, and care. From teaching in a wine shop at 18 to launching global content platforms, Jimmy’s story is rooted in values that last.
🎧 Learn more: winewithjimmy.com
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Alfred Poor built his career on one simple idea: “Be a little nicer, and leave things better than you found them.” In this conversation, we talk about values, intention, trust, and how entrepreneurship becomes sustainable only when it’s grounded in something deeper.
There’s a lot of wisdom in this one — and it sticks with you.
🎧 Connect with Alfred: https://alfredpoor.com/
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When I sat down with Lynne Fahy, I wasn’t just talking with a winemaker — I was talking with someone with values like curiosity, care, and presence.
In this conversation, we talk about her journey from PT school to leading Hillick & Hobbs, and how her values guide everything from grape to glass.
It’s a story about leadership, sustainability, and leaving places better than you found them.
🎧 Learn more: hillickandhobbs.com
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Dr. Kent Tonkin’s story spans grief, growth, teaching, and guitars — but at its heart, it’s about empathy and becoming the kind of person others can trust.
In this episode, we explore how grief work, classroom leadership, and even Batman helped shape his path.
This one’s about healing, leading, and living your values — with compassion and courage.
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John McGregor didn’t study business — he studied philosophy and anthropology. But those very lessons are what now guide McGregor Vineyard, a Finger Lakes winery rooted in care, legacy, and quiet integrity.
This conversation explores values in action — from vineyard practices to the power of presence, and why love and compassion sit at the heart of everything John creates.
🎧 Learn more: mcgregorwinery.com
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Jon Lokhorst’s leadership journey started with spreadsheets — and now spans coaching, speaking, and authoring Mission-Critical Leadership. In this episode, we talk about transitions, growth mindset, and building a values-driven life and career.
From CPAs to CEOs, Jon’s message is clear: your values are your foundation — and it’s time to lead like it.
🎧 Learn more: yourbestleadership.com
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Peter and Ashlee are building a winery and their legacy on Keuka Lake. Drawing on Peter’s winemaking roots in Germany’s Mosel Valley and the quiet wisdom of his Opa, they’ve grown Weis Vineyards into a thriving, values-driven business on Keuka Lake.
This episode explores what it takes to start something from nothing, why legacy still matters, and how building with purpose leaves a lasting imprint — in wine and in life.
🎧 Learn more: weisvineyards.com
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From cellar floors to sommelier competitions, Jordan Harris has done it all — but at Heron Hill Winery, he's focused on getting back to what matters: sustainability, people, and values-driven winemaking.
🎧 In this episode:
Why 2020 was a turning point for Heron Hill
Choosing authenticity
Sustainability beyond the vineyard
The power of values in business and life
🍷 Learn more: heronhill.com
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Curiosity. Ethos. The four corners of purpose.
In this episode, I sit down with Sanjay Batra, co-founder of WETHRIVV, to explore what happens when science, art, and values shape every part of your life and work.
🎧 We talk:
Building a family-run lab from the ground up
Leading with ethos, not ego
Why “best-in-class” means more than just great ingredients
Staying curious — and staying true to your path
The power of knowing your four corners
More than a business conversation — it’s a masterclass in values, purpose, and finding your edge without losing yourself.
🔗 Learn more: wethrivv.com
📲 Connect: linkedin.com/in/sanjaybatraphd -
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Citi Medina isn’t just building a business — Medina is creating a values-driven ecosystem of belonging, equity, and inspired leadership in the heart of Newark, NJ.
🎙️ In this episode:
Healing as a leadership tool
Listening as strategy (and when to leave the room)
Why rest isn’t earned — it’s essential
Building intentional, community-first infrastructure
From 1 room to 70,000 sq. ft. — without losing the soul
Whether you're a founder, builder, or leader — this episode is a blueprint for what it means to create from your values.
🔗 Learn more about =SPACE: https://equalspace.co
📲 Follow Medina: https://www.instagram.com/citimedina#TheValueOfValues #CitiMedina #SharedSpace #ValuesDriven #CommunityFirst #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Newark
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🎙️ Vines & Values: Vineyard View Winery with Adam & Nikki Foltz
In this episode of The Value of Values, Thomas sits down with Adam and Nikki Folts, the passionate husband-and-wife team behind Vineyard View Winery, nestled in the heart of the Keuka Lake wine region.
Adam, a fifth-generation farmer and Air Force veteran, and Nikki, a nurse-turned-winery-owner, share their journey from grape growers to winery founders, rooted in legacy, stewardship, and deep connection to the land. They reflect on how values like family, integrity, hard work, and care are not only foundational to their personal lives but are also poured into every bottle they craft.
This conversation explores:
How Adam and Nikki explored and aligned their core values before they even thought about marriage or starting a winery — and how that foundation still shapes everything they do
The meaning of generational farming and sustainability
The emotional bond to land and legacy
How their values show up in their wine and visitor experience
The influence of mentors like the late Tim Moore, a beloved winemaker and founder of Inspire Moore Winery, whose generous spirit and dedication to sustainable viticulture left an indelible mark on the Finger Lakes wine region
Embracing new varietals like Traminette and Pet-Nat wines
The unique spirit of the Keuka Lake wine region
🎖️ In Memory of Tim Moore – Learn more about Tim’s life and legacy: canandaigualakewinetrail.com/tim-moore-inspire-moore
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AI, and the Future of Coaching with Rebecca Rutschmann, AI Coaching Consultant.
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Rutschmann, thought leader, technologist, and coach, to explore the evolving relationship between AI and human-centered coaching. From her early values-based approach to her career in tech, Rebecca’s journey has led her to the forefront of AI-driven coaching tools and frameworks.
We dive into why values like radical acceptance, presence and curiosity are more essential than ever—especially as coaching integrates AI into practice. Rebecca also explores the ethical, emotional, and technical challenges that come with building humanized AI systems, and how coaches can work with (not against) this technology.
Whether you're a coach, leader, or simply curious about the intersection of humanity and innovation, this is a must-listen conversation filled with honesty, insight, and inspiration.
Key Topics:
The role of values congruence in family, coaching, and leadership
How AI tools can enhance—not replace—the coaching relationship
The importance of building ethical and principled AI frameworks
The future of hybrid coaching: human and machine in collaboration
🎧 Tune in to explore how embracing change and staying rooted in values can guide us through the future of coaching and beyond.
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Vines & Values: Exploring the Essence of Finger Lakes with Meaghan Frank
Welcome to the first episode of Vines & Values—a special series of the Value of Values podcast where we explore the intersection of core values, viticulture, winemaking and the wine business. 🍷✨ In this kickoff episode, I sit down with Meaghan Frank, fourth-generation leader of Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the most historic and influential wineries in the Finger Lakes region and the USA.
Meaghan shares how her family's deep-rooted values—from “people as a source of our strength”, integrity and respect to education and empowerment—shape not just their wines, but also their company culture. We also explore a powerful question: Does a wine region have its own values framework? Can Keuka Lake and the Finger Lakes embody a distinct "Valroir"—a fusion of core values and terroir?
Key Topics:
🍇 The evolution of Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery and its commitment to people as a source of our strength
🍷 How core values shape a winery’s culture and long-term success
🍷 Why the H.E.L.M. (Hilda, Eugenia, Lena & Margrit) is central to the winery’s history and importance in steering the culture
🌍 Exploring the concept of Valroir—how values and terroir intertwine
📚 The role of education and mentorship in the wine industry
🛠️ Unique company initiatives—from team-wide WSET training to workplace meditation circlesThis conversation sets the stage for an exciting journey into how values define winemaking, leadership, and legacy. If you love wine, culture, and deep conversations, you won’t want to miss this episode.
🎧 Listen now and explore the soul of winemaking beyond the glass!
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In this special new series, Vines & Values, I take my exploration of core values into the world of winemaking, starting with the Finger Lakes wine region. I’m interested in exploring the deep traditions, passion, and philosophy of winemakers, this series goes beyond the technical aspects of wine and uncovers the values that shape the people, the businesses, and ultimately, what ends up in the bottle!
I’m sharing a little behind the reason for doing a series called Vines & Values, introducing the wineries that helped launch this project, and sets the stage for the compelling conversations ahead.
Topics Covered:
The origins of Vines & Values and how it connects to The Value of Values podcast
Why values matter in winemaking and business
What to expect from future episodes
Let us know—what do you think shapes a winery beyond terroir? BTW…I’ll be talking about this in terms of “Valroir” (values + terroir).
So, if you're interested in how values shape businesses, communities, and industries, stay tuned.
Vines & Values is coming soon, and I can’t wait to share these conversations!
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Core Values, Leadership, and Building Community with June Toth
In this episode, I chat with June Toth, the 2024/2025 President of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and a principal at WilkinGuttenplan to discuss the power of core values, leadership, and building a thriving professional community. June is truly a values-driven leader in action, embodying resilience, integrity, and service in every aspect of her career.
Her journey—from working full-time while attending college at night to becoming a CPA and a sought-after leader in the accounting profession—highlights how mentorship, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership can shape careers and create a culture of trust and collaboration.
We explore the importance of culture and values in the workplace, why fostering a community-driven mindset leads to success, and how organizations can attract and retain talent by staying true to their core values.
Key Topics:
The role of values and ethics in leadership
How mentorship can change careers and lives
Building a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration
The evolving landscape of the accounting profession and what the next generation values
Why authenticity and resilience are key traits for success
June’s passion for leadership and service is truly inspiring—this conversation is packed with insights for professionals at all levels looking to align their work with their values.
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Building a Values-Driven Organization with Steve Lang
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Steve Lang, CEO of dancker, to explore how core values shape leadership, culture, and long-term success. Steve shares insights from his journey leading a nearly 200-year-old company, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, candor, and curiosity in fostering a workplace where employees feel engaged and valued.
We dive into the powerful role of company culture, how values influence decision-making, and why aligning personal and organizational values is crucial for sustainable growth. Steve also reveals a unique onboarding approach where he personally meets with every new hire to discuss the company’s core values—an initiative that ensures alignment from day one.
Key Topics:
The impact of values-driven leadership on organizational culture
How leaders can foster candor and curiosity to drive innovation
The importance of self-awareness and personal growth in leadership
How values alignment influences employee engagement and retention
Why challenging assumptions leads to stronger leadership and better decision-making
If you’re looking for inspiration on how to create a meaningful, values-based workplace, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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