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When I ran into a former client at the grocery store, and asked him how things were going, I expected some polite small talk. Instead, what he said blew my mind. The guy (let’s call him Jim) was an ...

Self-reflection is an essential part of the leadership journey. One of the biggest challenges school leaders face is the disconnect between their actions and core values. When this disconnect occurs, ...

The quest for authentic leadership has become an essential cornerstone for success. Here’s how you can develop and embrace a value-driven approach to leadership. 1. Determine your core values 2. Lead ...

Core values are the DNA of any organization. They can’t just be words on your website or live on a conference room wall. They must be the backbone of a company’s culture, how you behave as an ...

Core values are the equivalent of the rules of a sport: It would not be a sport if there were no rules. Atlassian has had the same five core values since Scott Farquhar discovered them three years ...

You probably just searched values core list. Here’s exactly what you’re looking for, plus an example of a definition for each value. Remember, you can define your core values however you want; the ...

Should I be saving for my child’s future education or saving for my retirement? Should I pay down my lowest credit card debt or the one with the highest interest? Should I rent out my house or just ...

Have you ever thought about how to build a career with social impact, one that aligns with your values? At Bethel University, our Christ-guided community encourages personal transformation and ...

Teachers can collaborate with students to identify shared values that establish a foundation of respect and a positive ...

Why Psychologists Haven’t Agreed on the Basic Human Values—Until Now Personality traits are stable patterns in the way we think, feel, and behave (Johnson, 1997, p. 74). In a previous PT post, I ...