Your Admiration for Others Reveals Your Core Values

Episode notes

Register to be part of future conversations in real time here Or schedule a time to talk directly to our team here Key Highlights Values vs. virtues distinction: Values should be specific, actionable, and behavioral (like "I include every voice in meetings") rather than abstract virtues (like "inclusion") that don't provide clear guidance for decision-making The admiration approach: Instead of asking "What are your values?" ask "Who do you admire and what specifically do you admire about them?" This cuts through the noise of aspirational lists and reveals authentic priorities Focus on attributes, not whole persons: Rather than putting leaders on pedestals, identify specific behaviors or qualities you admire - collecting "points of reference" from multiple people to build your own leadership approach Making values actionable: Test your values by examining where they show up in daily decisions - who you hire, how you spend time, what you fund, how you give feedback, and who gets airtime in meetings Organizational vs.