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Value-Based

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Leadership

Pros and Cons of

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Value-Based

a presentation brought to you by:

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Leadership

Pros and Cons of


Today’s Objective!

• Clarify the components of value-based leadership

• Describe it evolution as a style of choice for 21st century leaders

• Identify misconceptions

• Examine the pro’s and con’s of implementing value based leadership culture

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Why Values-Based Leadership Matters!

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“Culture eats strategy for lunch.” Richard Clark, CEO, Merck

Values-based Leaders create values-based culture that deliver predictable and positive results.

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Predictable Results!

• Accountability and execution (performance)

• Energized/motivated employees (employee

engagement)

• Greater operational effectiveness (productivity)

• Improved organizational efficiency (cost control)

• Innovation (sustainable growth) 4


What is Values-Based Leadership?

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What is Values-Based Leadership like where you work?

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Today’s Reality!

Working in a…

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V olative U ncertain C omplex A mbiguous …World!


Today’s Reality

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COMPRESSION!


Today’s Reality

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Corporations claim that people resources are their competitive advantage.


Today’s Reality

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Yet . . . • Less than 1/3 of the

workforce is actively engaged.

• The rest are putting in time or worse working against the organization.


Who is a Leader?

“A leader is anyone with followers.”

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Are You a Values-Based Leader?

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• Does your style of leadership reflect a selfless attitude?

• Are you putting the needs

of others first, or are you leveraging your position and resources for your own gain?


Values-Based Leadership (VBL)

“Values-based leaders create and lead value-s driven companies that are engaged, equipped and organized to achieve powerful goals.”

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Source: Donald H. Taylor, 2010 The Power of Value-based Leadership

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Why Should Leaders Embrace VBL?

• VBL is the right thing to do. • Statistically proven to deliver excellent results

over long periods of time. • VBL can be implemented in a practical manner.

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Companies That Exemplify VBL!

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Values-Based Companies

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Operationalize Values!


Operationalize Values… We live our Code of Values by…

Respect …treating others as we would like to be treated. …listening with the intent to understand what is being said and acknowledging that what is said is important to the speaker. …responding in a timely fashion. …speaking calmly and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm. …acknowledging everyone as right from their own perspective.

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Operationalize Values… We live our Code of Values by…Integrity …making only agreements we are willing, able and intend to keep. …communicating any potentially broken agreements at the first appropriate opportunity to all parties concerned. …looking to the system for correction and proposing all possible solutions if something is not working. …operating in a responsible manner: "above the line…" …communicating honestly and with purpose. …asking clarifying questions if we disagree or do not understand. …never saying anything about anyone that we would not say to him or her.

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Operationalize Values… We live our Code of Values by…

Customer Focus …continuously striving to maximize internal and external customer loyalty. …making our best effort to understand and appreciate the customers' needs in every situation.

Having Fun in the Process!

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Operationalize Values…

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Operationalize Values…

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Operationalize Company Values



Has your leadership operationalized your company values?

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• Values are always used as a basis for a group’s operation.

• Implicit values are assumed values of the leader, and open to misinterpretation.

• Explicit values are reflected in the organization’s policies, vision, and systems.

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The Value of Values Definition: “Important and enduring beliefs

or ideals about what is good or

desirable and what is not.

Value exert major influence on the

behavior of an individual and serve

as broad guidelines in all situations.”

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Iceberg Principle In Leadership Behavior

Behaviors How do I live?

Values What is good and right?

Beliefs What is true?

Worldview What is real?

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The Power of Values

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V B P Values determine behavior; behavior determines performance.


How Values Determine Performance Values Integrity!

Beliefs Honest and Authentic!

Thoughts Words and Actions!

Choices Doing What is Right!

Behaviors Trust!

Results Culture! 28


When the wrong values prevail in the work place…

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Common Workplace Values

• Situational Ethics

• Selfishness/Self-focus

• Insensitivity/Arrogance

• Personal Wealth

• Expediency/Risk Avoidance

• Self Indulgence

• Entitlement

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When the Wrong Values Prevail in the Workplace…

Common Workplace Values

• Situational ethics

• Selfishness/self-focus

• Insensitivity/arrogance

• Personal Wealth

• Expediency/risk avoidance

• Self Indulgence

• Entitlement

Corporate Behaviors • Lack of trust • Personal Agendas • Misaligned executive teams • Functional silos • De-valuing others • Lack of creativity • Complacency/mediocrity • Accountability avoidance • Unproductive employees • High employee turnover

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When the right values prevail in the work place…

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Example of Right Values

• Integrity

• Humility

• Compassion

• Purpose-driven

• Courage

• Self-discipline

• Gratitude

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When Corporate Culture is Built on the Right Values…

Example of Right Values

• Integrity

• Humility

• Compassion

• Purpose-driven

• Courage

• Self-discipline

• Gratitude

Corporate Behaviors • Ethical behavior • Employee engagement • Serving customers/employee needs • Motivation/encouraging performance • Embracing diversity • Clear direction/common goals • Aligned on mission and vision • Innovation/creativity • Risk taking/freedom to make mistakes • Productivity gains • “A great place to work”

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Values-Based Leadership and Corporate Culture!

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How VBL Impacts Culture

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VBL Philosophy

Leadership Character

Trust Culture

Employee Engagement

Outstanding Performance


Traditional vs. Values-Based Leadership

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The Traditional 20th-Century Leader:

Running the Machine - "Driving" Change

The Values-Based Leader: Cultivating Healthy Change with

Leadership Intelligence

Obsessive Financial Orientation

Values Orientation

Excessive Management Orientation Empowerment Orientation

Top-Down Decision Orientation Group Participation In Decisions


Becoming a Values-Based Leader

Do you . . . • set an uncompromising example, demonstrating integrity;

• selflessly serve and raise-up others in genuine humility;

• show compassion by caring for others and developing their

potential;

• demonstrate courage and persevere to do the right thing;

• show gratitude and appreciation, acknowledging the contributions of others;

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Becoming a Values-Based Leader

• Are you …

• purpose driven, aligning with corporate mission, vision, and values;

• self disciplined, holding themselves and others accountable;

Are you a Values-Based Leader?

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Poll

Do leaders in your organization possess the building blocks necessary to become a Values Based Leader?

Would you like to know for sure

____ Yes ____ No

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So What Now?

It’s up to you… “If we don’t change our direction, we’re likely to end up where we’re headed.”

-Chinese Proverb

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Important Questions…

• Will you make the choice to become a Values-based Leader and to instill Values-based Leadership principles down and throughout your organization?

• Will you set a clear path and let your actions reflect your values?

Take heart: Values-based Leadership is not a destination, rather it is the path toward an ideal—and success is found in the journey.

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