1. Value- based Leadership: Why Values Matter to Leaders
Jewish Federation
January 24, 2013
Dr. David B. Ross
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2. Value-based Leadership
Leading from a foundation of your “personal” value system
Respect “all” stakeholders of an organization
Be vision and purpose minded
Exhibit good stewardship
Purposely influence others
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3. your “personal” value system
Respect All Stakeholders of an Organization
Actively value and honor the similarities, differences, and contributions of every individual as a unique and contributing member of your organization.
Be Vision and Purpose Minded
Be positive representatives of the values, mission, and purpose of both yourself and the organization. Refrain from activities that devalue or do not advance these ideals.
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4. your “personal” value system
Exhibit Good Stewardship
Operate with integrity in the management and development of capital the organization has assigned you – create a legacy of leaving things better than you found them.
Purposely Influence Others
Serve as a positive strength within the organization. In both the leadership and followership roles that you have, create, encourage, and advance the causes and purposes of your organization – bringing about positive change as you influence others.
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5. Why should we adopt a value system?
We as an organization and you as leaders need to make wise, value-based decisions
Higher-level thinking = higher-level behavior
Higher expectations = opportunities to rise to those expectations
Need to influence others rather than control them
Reduces conflict – increases compromise
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6. Identify your personal value system (Activity)
What do you value? Think of things that. . .
are important to you
define your fundamental character
supply meaning to your life and work (within your organization)
influence the decisions you make
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8. values Integrity Communications Accountability Respect Excellence
Motivated
Productive
Diversified workforce
Courtesy
Self-Control
Humility
Compassion
Purpose driven
Courage
Self-discipline
Gratitude
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9. Values help us - Guide recruiting Conduct daily operations
Make decisions
Deal in customer relations
Assist in advertising
Analyze organizational development
Develop work habits
Evaluate other organizational activities
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10. value system plays an important role
Values and attitudes are important because they may shape behavior, and behavior will influence people.
Knowing your personal value system now and understanding the organization’s values equips you to make the right decisions and to do the right thing throughout your leadership experiences.
Kuzins (1999) suggests that managers and leaders need to understand people, whatever their age. They need to find out their skills, strengths, and whatever motivates them. In short they have to recognize that everyone is different and deal with each employee as an individual.
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11. Mission, vision and “value” statements which are most important to you?
Mission designed for making decisions
Vision is your future landscape
Value Statements
are intended to help all stakeholders understand what the leadership stands for and how everyone should “act.”
should match the behavior of the managerial and leadership of the organization.
tell us how we “might” make decisions – do not tell us what to do.
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12. An Organization’s ideology
Purpose: Why do we exist?
Values: They are what we believe – no matter what. We must translate our values into specific behaviors that we expect from everyone within our organization.
Vision: A clear vision of where you are going, both personally and professionally.
Strategy: Once you have a vision, now formulate a strategy on how to get there.
Does your organization have a written ideology? Do you include similar elements? more? less? How have they helped your organization?
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13. Closing Activity You are the “role models”- follow the values
How do you think you should conduct business as a leader within your organization?
What are five words or phrases you would use to describe your values?
As a leader, what are your highest values?
What do you do in your organization to communicate your core values?
What do you want your legacy to be?
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14. The clear focus and clear articulation of values will help you achieve the right results in the right way. And, you’ll be able to more skillfully navigate the pressures, temptations, and frustrations of day-to-day business operations and leave a leadership legacy you can be proud of.
- Adam Chalker
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15. References
Binney, G., & Williams, C. (1997). Leaning into the future: Changing the way people change organizations. London, England: Nicholas Brealey. Chawla, S., & Renesch, J. (2006). Learning organizations: Developing cultures for tomorrow’s workplace. Portland, OR: Productivity Press. Clawson, J. G. (2009). Level three leadership: Getting below the surface (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Rosen, R. H. (1996). Leading people: The 8 proven principles for success in business. New York, NY: Penguin Book.
Created by Dr. David B. Ross Nova Southeastern University