"Leadership values" refer to the standards of behavior you deem most important in a leader.

SAMPLE LEADERSHIP VALUES 

1. Character - ex. demonstrates empathy, urgency & discipline 
2. Presence - ex. demonstrates confidence, self-awareness & resilience 
3. Intellect - ex. demonstrates creative problem solving & sound judgement 

HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR VALUES 

1. Focus - what behavioral attributes do you covet? 
2. Prioritize - long lists get lost...focus on the vital few attributes 
3. Categorize - group your priority attributes into memorable categories (ex. "Character", "Presence", "Intellect"). 

KEY POINTS 

• You need more than a definition of leadership 
• Clarify what you value in leaders (unspecified values are left to interpretation)  
• The standards you hold leaders accountable for are based on your values 
• These value-based standards create your culture 

BEST PRACTICES 

• Define and document your values 
• Convert these values into standards 
• Identify role models - people demonstrating  the standards 
• Recognize and promote your role models 

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