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Core values spoting.pdf"Your beliefs become your thoughts,
"Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.".- Mahatma Gandhi
Your values become your destiny.".- Mahatma Gandhi
Background
Living in accordance with our values entails more than just acknowledging them; it involves putting them into action. We must not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. This means being unequivocal about our beliefs and the things we hold dear, while also ensuring that our intentions, words, thoughts, and behaviors consistently harmonize with these convictions.
It is worth noting that research suggests our core values are largely shaped by the age of 5, not through mere verbal instruction but through the practical experiences that define our identity.
Stage 1: Get started
Stage 1: Get started
Estimated time required: Approximately 30 minutes
Begin by selecting your top 10 core values by asking yourself these questions:
What holds the utmost importance to me in a relationship?
What do I value above all else?
What principles are non-negotiable for me?
Avoid overthinking and trust your initial instincts. Once you have your list of 10 core values, take a moment to reflect. If any additional values come to mind, feel free to include them.
Now comes the challenging part: narrow down your list to the top 3 core values that matter most to you. These are the guiding principles that define your priorities and beliefs.
Stage 2: Making Sense of the results
Stage 2: Making Sense of the results
You may have just uncovered your personal Core Values for the very first time, or perhaps this exercise served as a powerful reaffirmation of what you've always known to be true about yourself. Regardless of your familiarity with these values, the essence of effective ethical leadership lies in aligning your actions with your declared Core Values. It's about having the courage to steadfastly uphold what you deeply believe in.
Your chosen value words carry immense potency precisely because they are uniquely yours, irrespective of the method you employed to identify them. They are the bedrock upon which you can build a principled and authentic approach to leadership, ensuring that your behavior consistently reflects the values you hold dear. This alignment between your professed values and your actions is what distinguishes an impactful leader.
Stage 3: Reflection
Stage 3: Reflection
Estimated time required: ±60min
This time write down your reflections and responses to some or all of the following questions:
Is there alignment between your personal Core Values and your actual behavior? If not, where do you believe the gaps are?
Do you need to address any gaps between your Core Values and your actual behavior? If so, how will you go about doing so?
How do your Core Values influence your decision-making in both personal and professional aspects of your life?
Have you ever faced a situation where you had to compromise your Core Values? If so, how did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Are there any external factors, such as societal expectations or peer pressure, that may be influencing your behavior in a way that doesn't align with your Core Values?
What steps can you take to better integrate your Core Values into your daily life, both at work and at home?
Are there specific actions or habits you can implement to ensure that your behavior consistently reflects your Core Values?
How do your Core Values contribute to your sense of purpose and fulfillment in life?
Can you identify any moments in your past where living in accordance with your Core Values brought you a sense of pride or achievement?
Do you regularly revisit and review your Core Values to ensure they remain relevant and true to who you are as a person? If not, how often do you think you should do so?
These questions can help you further explore the alignment between your Core Values and your actions, as well as guide you in making any necessary adjustments to live in greater harmony with your values.
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