This document discusses the importance of values-based leadership. It defines values as important beliefs that guide behavior and influence performance. When the wrong values like selfishness and entitlement prevail in the workplace, it can lead to issues like lack of trust and creativity. However, when the right values like integrity, humility and compassion are demonstrated, it fosters employee engagement, motivation and productivity. The document encourages leaders to exemplify values-based leadership by setting an example of the right values and holding themselves and others accountable. It includes an activity where participants identify what behaviors and values they want to stop, start or continue cultivating in the workplace.

1. Values Based Leadership
THE VALUE OF VALUES
June 6, 2022

2. JANE LAURICE P. MERCADO
VBL Speaker/ Activity Facilitator

3. Definition
“important and enduring beliefs or
ideals about what is good or desirable
and what is not.
Value exert major influence on the
behavior of an individual and serve as
broad guidelines in all situations.”

5. VALUES
Values determine behavior;
behavior determines performance.
BEHAVIOR PERFORMANCE
The Power of VALUES

7.  Situational Ethics
Selfishness/Self –Focus
Insensitivity/Arrogance
Personal Wealth
Expediency/ Risk Avoidance
Self Indulgence
Entitlement
Common Workplace Values

8. When the Wrong Values Prevail in the Workplace….
● Situational Ethics
● Selfishness/Self-focus
● Insensitivity/ Arrogance
● Personal Wealth
● Expediency/ Risk Avoidance
● Self-Indulgence
● Entitlement
● Lack of trust
● Personal Agenda
● Misaligned executive teams
● Functional silos
● De-valuing others
● Lack of creativity
● Complacency/mediocrity
● Unproductive employees
● High employee turnover
Common Workplace Values Corporate Behaviors

9.  Examples
When the right values Prevail in the work place
 Integrity
 Humility
 Compassion
 Purpose-Driven
 Courage
 Self-Discipline
 Gratitude

10. When the Right Values Prevail in the Workplace….
● Situational Ethics
● Selfishness/Self-focus
● Insensitivity/ Arrogance
● Personal Wealth
● Expediency/ Risk Avoidance
● Self-Indulgence
● Entitlement
● Ethical Behavior
● Employee engagement
● Serving Customer/ employee needs
● Motivation/ encouraging performance
● Embracing diversity
● Clear direction/ common goals
● Aligned on mission and vision
● Innovation/ creativity
● Risk taking/ Freedom to make mistakes
● Productivity gains
● “A great place to work”
Example of Right Values Corporate Behaviors

11. Becoming a
Values-Based
Leader

12. Do you…..
● Set an uncompromising example, demonstrating integrity;
● Selflessly serve and raise-up others in genuine humility;
● Show compassion by caring for others and developing their potential;
● Demonstrate courage and persevere to do the right thing;
● Show gratitude and appreciation, acknowledging the contributions of
others;
Are you…..
● Purpose driven. Aligning with corporate mission, vision, and values;
● Self disciplined, holding themselves and others accountable?

13. —Chinese Proverb
“if we don’t change our
direction, we’re likely to end up
where we’re headed”

14. STOP, START, CONTINUE
ACTIVITY TIME!

15. Activity Objectives
1. 2.
Help the team be more
productive
Encourage deeper
collaboration
3.
Assess what tasks are
working and which aren’t

16. Activity Proper
STOP
Based from the discussion of
values and behavior in the
workplace, what are the
things, practices, behavior,
values you want to stop?
Based from the discussion of
values and behavior in the
workplace, what are the
things, practices, behavior,
values you want to start?
Based from the discussion of
values and behavior in the
workplace, what are the
things, practices, behavior,
values you want to continue?
START CONTINUE

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Thank You
for your
ACTIVE
Participation!