Values Reflection (Part Two) - People
People: The Reason, Not the Requirement
At gps, inc. & club18, we don’t see people as interruptions to our work.
They are the work.
In a world obsessed with hustle, speed, and checklists, it’s easy to slip into a mindset where people become projects. Something to fix. A task to complete. A means to an end.
But not here.
We believe people aren’t the problem or the project. People are the purpose.
Relationships Over Results
You can hit every goal, crush every metric, and still miss the mark—if you leave people behind in the process.
Success may impress. But only relationships transform.
That’s why we build bridges, not walls.
That’s why we choose connection over convenience.
That’s why we ask the extra question, stay the extra minute, and go the extra inch—because people are always worth it.
We Lead with Respect
Leadership is not a ladder. It’s not about climbing over people—it’s about coming alongside them.
Real leadership begins with respect, not rank.
With honor, not hierarchy.
Whether someone has a seat at the table or is just walking in the door, we believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
Because people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
We Listen With Care
In a noisy world, one of the most powerful things you can do is listen.
Not to reply. Not to fix.
Just to care.
We believe listening is more than a leadership skill—it’s an act of love.
Every person has a story. Every voice carries weight. And every conversation holds the potential to build trust, heal hurt, or spark growth.
At gps, inc. & club18, we lean in. We stay present. We make room for real connection.
We Show Up With Heart
You can delegate tasks. But you can’t delegate compassion.
Showing up with heart means you bring more than just your title, your tools, or your to-do list.
You bring your humanity.
You celebrate someone’s win—even if it’s not yours.
You show grace in someone’s low moment—even if it’s messy.
You speak truth—even when it’s hard—but always with kindness.
We don’t fake it. We feel it. And we show up anyway.
Final Thought: People First. Always.
People aren’t in the way—they are the way.
Not the checklist. The calling.
So build the relationship. Have the conversation. Make the investment.
Because in the end, it’s not about how much you accomplished. It’s about how well you loved.
And at gps, inc. & club18, we believe this with all our heart:
The gap between success and significance is crossed on the bridge of relationships, a foot and a half at a time! No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here in our gps community!
Dr. Rich
