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In this article, Brent Gleeson defines values-based leadership and discusses the benefits that values-based leaders can bring to an organization.Summary
Most successful organisations understand the importance of shared values. Without values-based leadership, there can be no genuine authenticity to the guiding principles that underpin how organisations operate. Values-based leadership helps instil a common set of values in employees, improving employee cohesiveness and willingness to work together. Knowing that a leader believes in an organisation's values usually encourages employees to align with an organisations values. This alignment should increase an organisation's chance of success; enhance performance and retention, leading to growth and higher profits. Values-based leaders have specific traits and other qualities that make them the good at what they do as follows:
Self-Reflection.
Balance.
Humility.
Authenticity.
Continuous Improvement.
When leaders have these traits, the benefits can include:
Improved organisational communication.
Stronger relationships within the organisation.
Higher levels of performance from employees.
Employee willingness to give more of their time, abilities and energy.
References
Sep 2020 HBR A New Model for Ethical Leadership
Oct 2020 Business News Daily How to Be an Ethical Leader: 7 Tips for Success
May 2021 Frontiers in Psychology The Emergence of Value-Based Leadership Behavior at the Frontline of Management
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