Episode 23: Finding Your Compass: Values in Leadership and Life

About this episode

The episode explores the role of values in personal and organizational growth, emphasizing their importance in decision-making and leadership.

Podcast Summary and Show Notes Podcast Title: Growth Beyond Boundaries Episode Title: Episode 23: Finding Your Compass: Values in Leadership and Life Release Date: January 10, 2025 Hosts: Andy Huckaba with Phyllis Collins and Teresa Schwab Summary In this episode of the Growth Beyond Boundaries podcast, Andy, Phyllis, and Teresa delve into the pivotal role values play in personal and organizational growth. The conversation begins by contrasting resolutions, which focus on goals, with values, which define who we aspire to be. They explore the complexities of identifying, understanding, and living by core values, emphasizing their importance in decision-making and leadership. The discussion highlights the tension between personal values and organizational standards, the challenges of competing values, and the significance of stated versus unstated values in workplace culture. Using metaphors like the compass, the hosts explain how values serve as a guide, particularly in challenging situations, and offer strategies for listeners to identify and align with their values. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own values, consider how these impact their decisions, and embrace…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy Huckaba, Phyllis Collins, Teresa Schwab

Topics covered

• values
• leadership
• personal growth
• organizational culture

Keywords

• core values
• decision-making
• workplace culture
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Finding Your Compass: Values in Leadership and Life, Growth Beyond Boundaries, Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion, Immunity to Change : Explores, Coaching for Leaders

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