From abstract ideals to daily practice
As cliche as they may seem, values aren’t just big, lofty words printed on boardroom posters. Rather, they are a person – and a team’s – operating instructions for thriving.
When your values aren’t in harmony with your environment, you feel and experience conflict, stress and anxiety. When your values are in harmony, though… When they are honored by the systems, structures and people around you, you feel in flow and can thrive. This is true in our personal environments as much as it is at work.
In this Salon conversation, we’ll define what values are and what they aren’t. We’ll practice a simple exercise to identify what values are present in your workplace, and understand how conflict is actually rooted in values misalignment. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what you value as a leader, as well as your next steps for bringing your own values more fully to the forefront with your team.
* The Innovative Leadership Salon is a “title-free zone” where leaders across organizations and industries come together to explore the common issues and opportunities of leadership. This is a space for active learning and discussion amongst a group of peers. Together, we drop the formalities of traditional networking and the pressure to perform, and we step into a space of honest conversation and authentic connection. If this sounds like a learning experience and conversation you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! And, if you’re not sure this is right for you, reach out to Ashley to chat.