What’s It Gonna Be?

Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. ~R.T. Bennett

What do you feel is important to deal with your professional and personal life? Some often focus on too many values. Others seem not to give it a second thought. But when someone crosses that line, some hurt and even become bitter, and suddenly values are exposed.

What Are Your 4 Core Values?

Damon Johns asked the question “what would you say are your four (4) core values?” Responses were similar yet varied:

• Honesty
• Empathy
• Concern for the world
• Family
• God
• Integrity
• Character
• Passion Results
• Loyalty
• Honor
• Work ethic
• Love
• Confidence
• Consistency
• Quality Assurance
• Reliability

21 Core Values from Leadership 

Here is a list of values shared from leadership studies. Select your top 4 values to focus on. As James Clear reminded, if everything is a core value then nothing gets priority.

1. Authenticity
2. Achievement
3. Autonomy
4. Balance
5. Challenge
6. Creativity
7. curiosity
8. Determination
9. Faith
10. Humor
11. Leadership
12. Learning
13. Optimism
14. Openness
15. Peace
16. Recognition
17. Reputation
18. Service
19. Success
20. Trustworthy
21. Wisdom

Missing any? Don’t hesitate… add yours!

Cheers!

Author: Dr. Shelly C

Dr. Shelly Cameron is an Author, Speaker, OD Consultant and Coach. She has researched the topic of Success and written 6 books on Success, Leadership, Career, inspiration and motivation. Her research on the Leadership Challenge was published in the Journal of American Academy of Business Cambridge (JAABC). She now uses the results of her research to connect others to Success. When not writing she enjoys movies, reading, and spending time with family. View all posts by Dr. Shelly C