Values are strength
Values are defined as: a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life. Your values are based on your beliefs, created from your feelings and experiences. I believe that not only do we have personal values that we hold dear to ourselves, but we have values that impact our work life. We display these every day through our actions.
I have three values that I follow when it comes to everything I do. My personal goal has to always instill these into my team, no matter how far up, or down they were in the organization. Leaders have one of the most important roles in the organization and their values and actions display to their teams who they really are. It’s important to stay focused on the essentials and lead teams honestly and with integrity.
Never Ask Them To Do Something You Won’t Do
Simple and to the point. Never ask someone to do something you aren’t willing to do. Lead from the front and take the risks WITH the team and don’t make them take the risks for something you won’t have a hand in. Sharing in the triumphs, or failures of the team, shows your determination and belief in the team and improves the morale of everyone involved.
Learn or Teach Something New Every Day
I love learning and I love teaching. Being able to help reinforce new skills in someone else is a great way to mentorship someone. Not only that, when people learn they feel more confidant and secure in their job. By learning new skills, and passing them on, both you and your team grows professionally.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
This final value is probably my favorite. Leave it better than you found it. Seek continual improvement in what you do and what your team does. If it’s broke don’t fix it, but if it is something that needs improve, do so. Don’t delay, start making small changes and improve whatever you are doing it. Add value to what you do by taking accountability and giving responsibility for these changes to occur. Build momentum with continual improvement and give your teams the authority and responsibility to leave their mark. People crave ownership and knowing that they make a difference. Give them the chance.
In Conclusion…
Good leaders are at the front, teaching and mentoring their people. The continually seek improvement in themselves, in their teams and in their work. Don’t be afraid to step up and drive yourself to the next level. Get out of your comfort zone and seek those challenges.
Don’t be afraid to leave a comment with your personal values. I look forward to hearing from you!
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