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

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of 12 nonfiction books, including The GreenLight Factor and Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework and founder of Global Coaching Corner. She leads the Ignite Caribbean 30 Under 30 Emerging Leaders program. Drawing on over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, she's passionate about helping professionals navigate change and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting and self-discovery. Her research was published in the JAABC Business Journal, and she was a featured author for the 2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival's 250th celebration. 🎉 A thank-you: SuccessfulLeaders.net just crossed 100,000 views! Grateful for every reader who's made this milestone possible. View all posts by Dr. Shelly