Originating in the late 1970s, Values-based Leadership (VBL) is a leadership style that reflects inner convictions and is directed toward the well-being of others and the organization. VBL is deeply rooted in an individual leader's core values and beliefs. The focus on core values can manifest differently across cultural contexts and it is essential for shaping positive organizational cultures.
Why Values-based Leadership?
It is essential for shaping Cultures of Belonging
In a world of constant change and complex challenges, values-based leadership (VBL) is essential for shaping positive organizational cultures. Rooted in a leader's core principles, VBL influences decision-making, strategies, and an organization's overall character. Its ability to provide integrity and vision makes it especially relevant today.
It is centered in self-reflection
Values-based leaders are values-conscious, meaning they seek to understand how their decisions align with their core values and the mission of the organization. This makes it a unique and transformative approach to leadership. VBL advocates for leaders to be true to their values and actively integrate them with the organizational context. VBL emphasizes consistency in living out defined personal and organizational values, focusing on creating a stable foundation for decision-making and culture-building. This stability is a catalyst for sustainable change.
It nurtures the organization AND the individual
An unwavering emphasis on self-reflection and awareness, consistent value alignment, integrating espoused values into culture, and a focus on what is best for society sets VBL apart from other leadership styles. VBL helps to transform people, practices, and policies, so it create spaces where all voices are heard and everyone thrives. By training leaders from the inside out in a holistic manner, workplaces thrive. In turn, our communities improve, leading us all to a more inclusive world.
True change starts from within. Values-based leadership development enhances leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. By training leaders from the inside out, VBL improves workplaces and communities which gets us all closer to a more inclusive world.
