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Key Areas That Define What It Means To Be A
Values-Based Leader
And Build A World-Class Organization
BEST SELF
You actualize who you are meant to become with fuller self-knowledge and a
deeper understanding that in order to positively influence and lead people, you
first need to relate to them.
BEST TEAM
All team members understand and appreciate what they’re doing, why
they’re doing it, and how that fits with and fulfills the goals and objectives
of the organization.
BEST PARTNER
The organization and its vendors and suppliers forge a partnership in order
to enhance the customer experience. Each party understands what the
organization is trying to do and why, as it provides products and/or services.
BEST INVESTMENT
Everyone in the organization focuses on generating a return for the
owners (whether stockholders, debt holders, a foundation, or other
stakeholders) through positive and meaningful actions that support the
mission, vision, and values of the organization.As a best investment, an
enterprise also commits to developing its greatest asset—the talented
team members at every level of the organization.The “hard numbers” of
best investment are also the proof points that values-based leadership
truly does elevate performance over the long term.
BEST CITIZEN
From the C-suite to the most junior levels of the organization,everyone is focused not
only on success,but also significance,through social responsibility and making
a difference in the world, beyond the organization and its people. Beyond
philanthropy for charity’s sake, best citizenship embraces a broader purpose in
what we think of as social responsibility.
Empower yourself and put the principles
of values-based leadership in action
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