When Leadership Matters Vol 2 2025 New - Flipbook - Page 103
When Leadership Matters
leaders establish an ethical foundation and guide decisionmaking processes. Communicating and reinforcing these
values promotes a culture of accountability and continuous
improvement. Furthermore, leveraging values in strategic
decisions creates a competitive advantage and positively
impacts stakeholders. By prioritizing values, leaders create
a purpose-driven organization that thrives ethically and
achieves sustainable success.
Consider this: Am I the type of leader I would follow?
Now, explore the difference in your heart’s response from
your head’s response.
To start, leaders should know how to define their
purpose and values. This involves reflecting on their
personal and organizational goals and values and aligning
the two to create a clear and meaningful vision that does
not diminish in confusion or uncertainty. This process
should be intentional and involve input from trusted
advisors, mentors, and stakeholders when appropriate to
do so.
Leaders should clearly articulate their vision and
ensure that it is consistently reinforced through actions,
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