CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden

When Your Values Are Clear, Feedback Can't Shake You

07 Apr 2026

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Have you ever received feedback from a client and felt your stomach drop? That's not weakness — it's a signal your foundation needs work. When your values aren't defined, every opinion feels bigger than it is. A client comment, a bad month, a shift in the market — all of it feels personal. With that foundation in place, feedback becomes a tool instead of a trigger. In this episode of Business by the Books, Danielle Hayden shares what 11 years of building Kickstart Accounting has taught her about core values. You will learn how to identify the core values that actually run your business, why values are an operating standard and not a branding exercise, and how to use them as a filter the next time something feels uncomfortable. If you have ever found yourself reacting to feedback instead of leading through it, this episode will give you the clarity to change that. 👉 Discover how our CFO services can transform your finances and align them with your future goals: here Key Takeaways: 00:00 Why client feedback feels destabilizing 00:20 What unclear values cost your leadership 01:06 Why Danielle left corporate finance 02:14 How Kickstart's five core values show up daily 03:20 The biggest mistake CEOs make with core values 03:36 Why values can't shift when someone questions you 04:50 How team development reflects healthy leadership 05:19 The CEO filter for defining your values 06:00 Building a firm that stands on values Resources: ✨Download The Ultimate Dashboard for Business Owners for FREE here 📈 Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here 👉 Check your books here 👉 Visit the Kickstart website 👉 Follow us on Instagram Listen next: 👉 The Quarterly Financial Review Every CEO Should Be Running 👉 The 3 Financial Checkpoints Every CEO Should Follow

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CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden

When Your Values Are Clear, Feedback Can't Shake You

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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