The final post in our series on making Values work for you covers the 5th most popular, yet most mysterious Value – Respect. Respect is unique as a Value because almost everybody wants it but few want to give it, at least not freely… Respect and Humility are often confused…
26. Teamwork
“Teamwork” is the 4th and most written about of the Top 5 Corporate Values. It has earned its place because it’s a driver of success and also a feel good topic. Teamwork can, however, be misunderstood to be just a soft issue.. The one thing I know about sporting success…
25. Integrity
Integrity is the third most popular Corporate Value. Why? Perhaps Owners & Corporate Boards are concerned about fraud and honesty. Fair enough. It’d be a pity if that’s where it stopped. If honesty in external dealings, or obeying the law are the only focus then a really important point is…
24. Performance
Who doesn’t want to perform well? Who doesn’t want to succeed? Aren’t Performance or Success or Striving for better motherhood values? Their place as the 2nd most popular “Corporate Value” is interesting. Perhaps the need to focus on “Performance” betrays a frustration that not everyone in organizations are equally committed…
23. Passion
“Passion” (together with it’s many synonyms) is the most popular Corporate Value. “Entrepreneurship”, “drive” and “decisiveness” are vital success factors according to the leadership industry.. Vital but not sufficient. Energy has to be directed to be useful. If your organization has Passion or similar as a value your opportunity and…
22. Do Your Best
Values matter. They have helped provide purpose and unity to human societies as long as societies have existed. No surprise therefore that corporations and organizations of all types have adopted “Value statements” of various kinds, with varying effectiveness. Long before values became popular in business, others like religious organizations, schools…