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Important Principles of Values-Based Leadership

By: Maria Gamb and

Updated: 06-02-2018

From The Book: Values-Based Leadership For Dummies

Values-Based Leadership For Dummies

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The following principles are the foundation of building a strong, healthy organization that engages in values-based leadership:

Sets direction
- Creates a values statement to serve as a guiding force for all
- Provides meaning and purpose to the company and its stakeholders
- Reflects the company’s values in everything it does, everywhere it operates
Creates proactive company culture
- Increases value in the lives of stakeholders and the community
- Utilizes its influence responsibly to achieve goals
- Creates an environment of mutual respect
Betters individuals
- Invests in the education and development of stakeholders
- Empowers others by developing other leaders
- Commits to correct job fits to foster job satisfaction and improve effectiveness
Expands business opportunities
- Inspires collaboration and innovation by creating a shared value community

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Maria Gamb is the founder and CEO of the coaching and training company NMS Communications. She is a regular contributor to Forbes, addressing women in leadership. In addition to values-based leadership, she specializes in team collaboration and gender intelligence and communication.

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