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Being v Doing, how do we need to "be" as leaders right now. Consider where you put your attention, how you show up and the impact you have in work & life. Reflect on what "being" better looks like as a leader. Bite size reflections to enable you to hone how you want to be as a leader, increase your impact and improve the relationships, teams and systems around you. Hosted by leadership team coach Annabel Graham, with or without others. Find out more at www.successfultraining.co.uk
In the last episode we started to explore how we need to be as leaders, what our purpose is and how we need to show up to be effective in our roles. We explored the legacy we want to leave and how we want to be and be seen.
One aspect of who we are, our personal brand, that we didn’t explore was values and beliefs, what is important to us and how that impacts and shapes who we are, and how we make decisions and live our lives.
So when we are thinking about our values, the first thing to consider is:
- What's important to you? what behaviours do you believe are important, what principles do you live by and how do you show up, act & decide what to do?
- Next think What qualities attract you to other people – what qualities do you look for in your friends, loved ones, social circle?
- What is important about the organisations you like to work for? What do they stand for – and how do these resonate with your personal values?
- And finally what causes are important to you? What are you passionate about, what charities do you support, what engages you and drives your social circle or conscience?
If you can’t think of this, google a list of values and read them – which ones resonate with you & why? Or think about half a dozen people you really like and admire: could be people you know, fictional characters, movie stars. What values do they embody? What draws you to them?
The qualities they possess are all likely to be rooted in your values.
Why though are values important to define?
Well, Values are the emotional currency of our life. They are the core principles that give meaning to us and are defined as a set of standards that determine our attitudes, choices, and actions.
Values set the parameters for hundreds of decisions that we make every day, consciously and subconsciously. Values may also adapt as you change; they reflect what’s important to us at any given moment.
They are also important as they help us grow and develop, they help shape us and think about how we need to be as individuals, and leaders. When the things that you do and the way you behave match your values, life is usually good – you're satisfied and content. But when these don't align, that's when things feel... wrong. This can be a real source of unhappiness.
Importantly, we need to recognise that everyone has their own values, and they aren’t the same as ours, but by discussing them, we can learn more about them, how they see their map of the world, and what created it.
So go ahead, when you thinking about what is important to you, begin to define your values.
- What are they and why are they important?
- How do they shape what you do?
- How do you demonstrate and explain them to the people around you?
- What needs to happen to allow you to prioritise those things that are important to you?
Like many deep questions, you need to think about this stuff, so maybe build a picture, create a mind map, write in a journal, or buy a book that explores this.
What ever it is, think about it and figure it out – it will help you make decisions, explain why some relationships just don't sit well with you, and allow you to help prioritise things in your life and feel more fulfilled.