<p><b>Leaders facilitate others to contribute positively in a given context</b>. Their core values&nbsp;<b>inform&nbsp;</b>their <b>approach to leading.</b> By focusing and positively building on what people believe and value, instead of simple problem-solving, leaders<span>&nbsp;have the potential for far more wide impact.</span></p>

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<p>1. <b>Respect</b>: being respectable and treating yourself and others, regardless of differences, with dignity, empathy and compassion.</p><p>2. <b>Making a Difference</b>: making a positive impact on the world around you.</p><p>3. <b>Integrity</b>: being moral, ethical and trustworthy.</p><p>4. <b>Authenticity</b>: being consistent, congruent and transparent in values, beliefs and actions while integrating those traits to your pursuit of growth.</p><p>5. <b>Courage</b>: acting intentionally for the common good, facing adversity and acting in the service of inclusion and justice.</p><p>6. <b>Service</b>: being humble and committing beyond self-interest for a greater cause.</p><p>7. <b>Humility</b>: being self-aware and not arrogant while open to different perspectives.</p><p>8. <b>Wisdom</b>: a broad understanding of human dynamics and an ability to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders when making decisions; can take a long term perspective in decision-making.</p>

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				<p>Values are the guiding principles in our lives.  Leadership occurs within the context of core values.  Leaders guide and facilitate others to make a positive difference in their own lives and to contribute to a larger good.  Values inform the application of leadership qualities as the competencies of leadership are activated – learned, developed, and practiced – within the set of core values.  By focusing on what people believe and value, and then positively building on this understanding, we have the potential for impact far more wide reaching than if we approached leadership development as a problem-solving activity.</p>
<p><strong>1.     <span>Respect</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by self respect and respecting others regardless of differences; treating others with dignity, empathy and compassion; and the ability to earn the respect of others.</p>
<p><strong>2.     <span>Making a Difference</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by personal efforts that lead to making a positive impact on individuals, systems, and/or organizations or positively affecting outcomes.</p>
<p><strong>3.     <span>Integrity</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by moral courage, ethical strength, and trustworthiness; keeping promises and fulfilling expectations.</p>
<p><strong>4.     <span>Authenticity</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by consistency, congruency, and transparency in values, beliefs, and actions; integrating values and principles to create a purposeful life and to contribute to the growth of others.</p>
<p><strong>5.     <span>Courage</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by possessing a strength of self to act with intention on behalf of the common good; taking a stand in the face of adversity; acting boldly in the service of inclusion and justice.</p>
<p><strong>6.     <span>Service</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by commitment that extends beyond one’s own self interest; personal humility for the sake of a greater cause.</p>
<p><strong>7.     <span>Humility</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by a sense of humbleness, dignity and an awareness of one’s own limitations; open to perspectives different from one’s own.</p>
<p><strong>8.     <span>Wisdom</span></strong></p>
<p>as demonstrated by a broad understanding of human dynamics and an ability to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders when making decisions; can take a long term perspective in decision-making.</p>
		
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