VALUES AND COMMITMENTS

  • Curiosity

    We never stop wondering. Curiosity drives us to look closer, ask better questions, and discover new possibilities. It’s how we grow, how we connect, and how we spark change.

  • Connection

    We believe people matter more than anything else. Success isn’t a solo act—it’s built in community, in partnership, in trust. When one of us rises, we all rise.

  • Responsibility

    We own what we do. We keep our word. We choose integrity over shortcuts, every time. We keep stepping up—even when it’s tough.

  • Results

    We’re not here to waste time. We’re here to move the needle, to create real impact, to leave things better than we found them. Promises matter, and we deliver.

We Believe…

  • It’s about asking the right questions, listening hard, and creating the space where people can step in and shape the future together.

  • Relationships drive performance, trust fuels results, and culture isn’t fixed in a workshop—it’s built in the daily choices leaders make.

  • They take responsibility, say the hard thing, and leave things better than they found them. They show up with clarity, with courage, and with kindness—because clear is kind.

  • Self-awareness isn’t optional; it’s the foundation. From there, it’s about seeing people, hearing people, and making sure they know they matter.

  • You are not your title, your resume, your khakis, your biggest failure, or your biggest win. When you recognize that in yourself and others, you become the kind of leader others want to follow. 

  • …in the real world, with real people. No buzzwords. No shortcuts. Just leaders who are willing to grow, connect, and create something better—together.

Our Commitments To Our Community

Our values of connection and responsibility deepen our commitment to our Chicago community. Bright Threads offers regular pro bono consulting to a nonprofit serving Chicago’s west side. Previous recipients of this service include New Moms and Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation.