core values about life

1. ACCOUNTABILITY.
We take responsibility for delivering on our commitments and for the stewardship of our
materials and spaces.
EXCELLENCE.
Only the finest of everything is good enough.
EXPERTISE.
We are relentless in our efforts to better understand our communities, our collections, and
our users.
FREEDOM.
We are free and open to all. We treat everyone with respect and compassion.
INNOVATION.
We are always learning. We are constantly exploring new ways of doing things better and
doing better things.
PASSION.
We love the Library, we love New York, and we love what we do.
TEAMWORK.
We celebrate the diversity of our experiences and build connections. We trust each other.
Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. The core values
are the guiding principles that dictate behavior and action. Core values can help people
to know what is right from wrong; they can help companies to determine if they are on
the right path and fulfilling their business goals; and they create an unwavering and
unchanging guide. There are many different types of core values and many different
examples of core values depending upon the context.

2. Core Values About Life
Often, when you hear someone discuss why they fell in love with a spouse, they will
mention that they have the same values. In this case, they are often talking about core
values, or internal beliefs that dictate how life is to be lived.
Some examples of core values people might have about life include:
 A belief, or lack thereof, in God and/or an affiliation with a religious institution
 A belief in being a good steward of resources and in exercising frugality
 A belief that family is of fundamental importance
 A belief that honesty is always the best policy and that trust has to be earned
 A belief in maintaining a healthy work/life balance
Parents also try to instill these types of positive core values in children.
Of course, core values don't always have to be positive. Some people may be driven by
self-interest or greed, and these are core values too if they dictate the way the people
live their lives.
Corporate Core Values
Companies can have core values as well. These are the guiding principles that help to
define how the corporation would behave. They are usually expressed in the
corporation's mission statement.
Some examples of core values for a company might include:
 A commitment to sustainability and to acting in an environmentally friendly way.
Companies like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's have environmental sustainability as a
core value.
 A commitment to innovation and excellence. Apple Computer is perhaps best
known for having a commitment to innovation as a core value. This is embodied by
their "Think Different" motto.
 A commitment to doing good for the whole. Google, for example, believes in making
a great search engine and building a great company without being evil.
As you can see, many of the core values that companies have are similar to those that
individuals might choose as guiding principles as well.
Companies may also have negative core values as well. Companies that are solely
motivated by profit, such as tobacco companies who lied to their customers about the
dangers of smoking, may have been driven by core values of self-interest and an overly
strong profit motive.
Some Types of Core Values
There are countless types of core values, as you can see, so you will need to choose
the ones that are right for you or your organization.
Here are some examples of core values from which you may wish to choose:
 Dependable

3.  Reliable
 Loyal
 Committed
 Open-minded
 Consistent
 Honest
 Efficient
 Innovative
 Creative
 Humorous
 Fun-loving
 Adventurous
 Motivated
 Positive
 Optimistic
 Inspiring
 Passionate
 Respectful
 Athletic
 Fit
 Courageous
 Educated
 Respected
 Loving
 Nurturing
Identifying Core Values
While some people or companies might expressly publish their core values, often the
best way to identify these values is to which how they act and behave. A core value is
only a true core value if it has an active influence and if the people or company manage
to live by it, at least most of the time.
COURAGE
We have the courage to drive change in the face of uncertainty and adversity
Courage is the state of being that allows one to act with confidence, resolve and
self-possession in the face of uncertainty and risk. One of our most important core
values, courage can take many forms, such as leaving one's home country for the
unknown challenge of earning an MBA, or the decision to walk away from a good
job to chart an entirely new career.

4. INTEGRITY
We demand of ourselves and of our community the highest levelof unyielding
integrity
Integrity is the honest quest for, and application of, one's value system. At
Goizueta, we expect all members of our community to act in accordance with
their own beliefs and our shared values, even in the face of personal risk or
external pressure.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We challenge ourselves and our community to uphold unwavering
accountability in all of our intentions and actions
Accountability is the value that encourages our community to honestly assess our
strengths and weaknesses, keep our commitments, and acknowledge and learn
from our mistakes and successes.
RIGOR
We are steadfast in our academic, professional, and personal commitments in the
pursuit of excellence
Rigor instills excellence. At Goizueta, we seek challenges that place us outside
our comfort zone. High expectations and goals are the standards that we choose
for each other and ourselves.
DIVERSITY
We welcome and advance diversity of thought,association, and purpose
We deeply value diversity in the backgrounds, strengths, interests, and
experiences of our students and faculty. We continually strive to contribute to the
business community with perspectives based on a range of ideas and practices,
and our success is measured by the inclusion of all voices.

5. TEAM
We believe that teamwork and collaboration are essential to success in academics,
career, and life
The members of a team support one another, communicate effectively and
challenge each other to strive for excellence. The output of a team is greater than
the sum of its parts because it unifies strong initiatives and inspires its members
to challenge conventional wisdom, ultimately realizing each member's greatest
potential.
COMMUNITY
We treat others with mutualrespect and empathy in our pursuit to positively
influence, serve, and represent our community
A true community is one that is based on trust, support and mutual respect. The
combination of these elements creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere
of healthy competition and risk-taking without judgment. At Goizueta, we believe
our intimate size and international flavor enhance our community, and instill
values that extend beyond the classroom for the rest of our lives.