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An Introduction
By Kathryn Alexander, MA
Art of Leadership – Impact!
Evolution
of Values

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Refreshing Our Systems Thinking
! All systems are wholes
! All the parts of a system are: interconnected, have an impact,
and fit
! The parts are NOT interchangeable
! Systems exhibit non-linear cause and effect
! All living systems have a purpose (why)
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These are real systems
The ‘whys’ are:
Protection
Effectiveness
Sustainability
There are
Three
Systems of
Values
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What
HOW
Why
Each System is a ‘Why’
Values determine the
‘How’
IF the ‘What’ is
congruent, then the
organization is aligned
The Vision speaks to the
benefit to the world of
achieving the mission
(the what) well.
It states the change we
want to see!
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Remember the Systems
Dynamics
1-5 = Protective Values
6-10 = Effective Values
11-5 = Sustainable Values
The Quiz
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The Circle of Caring has
Evolved
Each circle uses these value systems
The ‘Why’ makes all the difference about how big the
circle can expand
The Earth
Humanity
Self/
Tribe
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Protective Value Set™
! Key Value is Loyalty
! Government, military, religion,
culture is command and control
! Research
! Loyalty Pledge:
! Taken = 20% didn’t cheat
! Not Taken = 44% did
! Stated Loyal = 23% didn’t
! Not statement = 55% did
! Winning = 66% did cheat,
42% didn’t
! Notice this set is Human centered
! Shun Trading
! Exert Prowess
! Obedience &
discipline
! Adhere to
tradition
! Be Loyal
! Take
vengeance
! Deceive for
the task
! Make rich use
of leisure
! Be
ostentatious
! Dispense
largesse
! Be exclusive
! Show fortitude
! Be fatalistic
! Treasure
honor
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Effective Value Set™
! Central value is honesty
! Stems from trading, business,
culture is collaborative
! Notice that this set is Human
centered
! Shun force
! Come to
voluntary
agreement
! Be honest
! Collaborate
! Compete
! Respect
contracts
! Use initiative &
enterprise
! Be open to
inventiveness &
novelty
! Be effective
! Promote comfort
& convenience
! Dissent for the
task
! Invest for
productivity
! Be industrious
! Be thrifty
! Be optimistic
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Human Centered Ethics
! Assume humans are the most important
! Relationship is key
! Assume that humans are separate from everything else
! Assume that humans are ‘special’ and therefore different
! Assume if humans can ‘get it together’ them everything else
will follow
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Sustainable Value Set®
! Two central values
! All actions create the
conditions that support
Life
! Maintain the integrity of
the whole
! Based on an understanding
of nature
! Notice this set is not Human
centric
! Integrity of the whole
! All actions create the
conditions that support
Life
! Right relationship
! Humans are intrinsic
to the web of Life
! Precautionary
principle
! Dynamic stability
! Interdependency
! Optimization
! Self-organization
! Diversity
! Reciprocity
! Empowerment
! Co-creation
! Ecologies
! Zero waste
! Curiosity &
experimentation
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The Sustainable Values Set®
! The first value: All actions create the conditions that support
Life,
! Ensures life continues
! Ensures we care for and support the joy of life (Life) in ourselves
and others
! Is a spiritual affirmation and it brings the spiritual into physical
reality
! Connects us to the larger whole – Earth and all her inhabitants
! Enables us to appreciate and support the essence of each person
! Engenders a sensitivity to the thrill of living
! Supports every opportunity to allow all life forms to fulfill their
purpose
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Ethics,Values,Vision
! Your vision
! Your home life
! Your interactions with non-human life
! Your relationships with friends, family, co-workers, etc.
! Your relationship with yourself?
Now that you know this, what is the impact on:
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