In this discussion, you will discuss the impact of the values of leaders.
You must use the template provided at the end of these instructions to format for your post.
Pre-Post Considerations
1. Consider the list of values below.
achievement
caring
caution
challenge
communication
competition
conscientious
cooperation
creativity
curiosity
determination
diversity
fairness
flexibility
freedom
fun
growth
honesty
integrity
individualism
innovation
involvement
learning
productivity
profitability
quality
relationships
respect
responsibility
risk
security
service to others
speed
task focus
teamwork
uniqueness
winning
your own word
your own word
your own word
2. Identify the SEVEN values that you feel are most important to you in the workplace (feel free to add any value words not included in the list).
3. Reflect on someone you regard as a good leader, either from your past experience or someone you currently work with. Identify SEVEN values that this leader exemplified through their behavior, demonstrating how they effectively ‘Modeled the Way.’
4. Reflect on someone you regard as a leader who ‘needs improvement,’ either from your past experience or someone you currently work with. Identify SEVEN values that this leader exemplified through their behavior, demonstrating areas where their approach to ‘Modeling the Way’ could be enhanced. (These values may not be listed in the table above.)
5. Consider the importance of values to you.
Your Replies **a minimum of 5 total reply posts total, reply to at least two people**
Join the discussion with your colleagues. No specific template is needed for your replies. Please keep the tone conversational, yet professional.
In your replies, consider the following points:
Do your values align with the values of the individual described in the poster?
If they align, discuss the potential mutual benefits of working together. Consider aspects such as enhanced collaboration, increased productivity, and a more fulfilling work environment, which could be crucial points to emphasize if you were seeking a position with them.
If they do not align, identify the potential challenges that could arise from working together. Explore strategies for mitigating these challenges, such as establishing clear communication channels, setting mutual expectations early, and finding common ground on shared goals or projects.
Reflect on the example provided about working with a leader who “needs improvement.” Offer some strategies for addressing the situation, or share a personal anecdote from a similar experience, noting whether or not it was successfully resolved.
**Make at least 5 reply posts total, reply to at least two people**
Some examples:
You can reply one time to five different people.
You can reply 4 times to one person, and 1 time to another person.
You can reply 3 times to one person, time to another person, and 1 time to another person.
TEMPLATE FOR POST
My Leadership Values
The following are my most important values I seek to model as a leader. These are listed in order of importance to me, the first one list is the most important.
value, value, value, value, value, value, and value
Impact of Leadership Values, A Good Leader
Replace this text with someone you regard as a good leader, either from your past experience or someone you currently work with. You do not have to use their name (you can), just describe the situation and context.
The values they ‘Modeled the Way’ included:
value, value, value, value, value, value, and value
Replace this text with an evaluation of how closely your values aligned with those of the leader.
Replace this text with a discussion of how the degree of alignment impacted your performance, behaviors, feelings, interactions, team dynamics, decision-making processes, and contributed to the overall success of the organization.
If applicable, replace this text with a description of how this person helped shape you as a professional or impacted your career.
Impact of Leadership Values, A Leader Who ‘Needs Improvement’
Replace this text with someone you regard as leader who ‘needs improvement,’ either from your past experience or someone you currently work with. DO NOT use their name or the name of the company. Just describe the situation and context, but nothing personally identifiable.
The values they ‘Modeled the Way’ included:
value, value, value, value, value, value, and value (note, these could be negative values not listed)
Replace this text with an evaluation of how closely your values aligned with those of the leader.
Replace this text with a discussion of how the degree of alignment, or misalignment, impacted your performance, behaviors, feelings, interactions, team dynamics, decision-making processes, and contributed to the overall success of the organization.
If there was not an alignment, replace this text with a description of what was done (or not done) to resolve the poor alignment, or identify actions you wish were taken, or you would have taken.
The Role of Values and My Future Workplace Actions
Replace this text with a brief reflection on how you see your values influencing your professional decisions and actions you may take in your professional career or workplace. Also note any concerns you may have about the role of your values as it relates to these. Provide a genuine response; it is acceptable to express that you believe values may not play a significant role.
