Four basic attributes create the character of a values-based leader: self-reflection, grace, agility, and influencing responsibility. Each of these attributes has various components.
- Self-reflection: The components of self-reflection are
- Honesty: Uncovering your strengths, embracing your weaknesses
- Authenticity: Saying and doing what you mean, leading by example
- Making difficult decisions: Doing what’s right when it’s not convenient or comfortable
- Ethical integrity: Keeping it all on the up and up, no matter what
- Grace: The components of grace are
- Servant leadership: Paving the way for others to succeed
- Humility: Embracing “quiet confidence” rather than a rock star persona
- Social distance: Bridging the power gap between you and others
- Agility: Concepts relating to agility include
- Five components of agility: Optimism, commitment to success, learning, focus, and innovation
- Getting real: Unpacking your strengths and weaknesses
- Failing: Learning from mistakes and missteps to ensure success
- Influencing responsibly: This type of influence requires
- Emulating values: Being a powerful example to everyone in the organization
- Creating good: Supporting the community you serve and doing right by your employees
