In 2008, I was first introduced to the Hartman Value Profile (HVP), although at the time I had no real understanding of what the assessment actually was. Unfortunately, I had fallen victim to a fraudster who presented Robert S. Hartman’s brilliant mathematical theory of values as his own creation.

After a few months, I recognized the deception and decided to develop my own application of the HVP through profilingvalues. At the same time, I established contact with the Robert S. Hartman Institute (RSHI). In 2009, I founded profilingvalues, and I can honestly say that I found my true calling.

Since then, we have certified more than 1,000 professionals in the use of the methodology, and its applications have expanded into a wide range of fields: recruitment and talent selection, personnel development, team building, leadership development, foster family assessment, and even couples and family therapy.

Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of meeting and collaborating with many remarkable people. It has been deeply rewarding to help bring Hartman’s values-based thinking and decision-making approach into the world, with the goal of making it a better place.

In this episode of the Value Impulses podcast, I reflect on this journey, take stock of what has been achieved, and share my thoughts on the future of values-based assessment and development.

Website: profilingvalues website

Keywords: Values-Based Leadership, Hartman Value Profile, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Leadership Assessment, Team Development, Talent Selection, Human Potential, Values-Based Thinking, Future of Work