Where You Can Apply This Tool
Use the Values in Practice tool in a variety of settings to create greater self-awareness, alignment and positive impact.
Before you start
- What values were you raised with?
- Which do you still apply today?
- Are you clear on their impact?
Personal Reflection
Gain clarity on your core values and how they show up in your daily life.
Leadership Development
Align your leadership behaviors with your values and identify areas for growth.
Coaching & Mentoring
Use it in 1:1 coaching or mentoring conversations to spark deeper reflection and accountability.
Team Conversations
Bring it into team discussions to co-create a values-driven culture and set shared expectations.
Goal Setting & Planning
Use it when setting personal or team goals to ensure your actions are aligned with what matters most.
“We value what we do and we do what we value.” — Howard Partridge
Any time you want to turn your values into visible action — in your life, your leadership or your team.
A list of values, if you are stuck
Tap any value to drop it into your next empty box. There is no right answer here — pick the words that sound like you.
LeadIN™ Module 4 · Guiding Leadership Principles
Values In Practice
The values you live, not just the ones you name, reflect who you are and shape how you lead.
What are your values?
Individual · early in the session
What are 5 personal values that guide how you choose to live or lead? Write down the first 5 that come to mind — no need to overthink to get this perfect or right at this stage.
Individual reflection
10 minutes · on your own
There is no right or wrong, only awareness. Observe yourself versus judge yourself — only then can you see yourself accurately.
Look at the 5 values you listed. For each one, write how it shows up in your personal life and in your leadership behaviors. Then mark it actual or aspirational.
Add 1–3 aspirational values
New values you’d like to grow into.
Breakout rooms activity
Create a safe, non-judgmental space
Discuss your values — what did you learn?
What values do you talk about or consider often yet don’t consistently act on?
Following a value can carry a cost, or another legitimate need may be competing with it.
What 1–2 values are absolutely core to your leadership identity — your non-negotiables? What makes these important to you?
Some values are foundational to who you are and how you lead, and they deserve to be honored. Reflect on the impact on your non-negotiable values when under pressure. Example: a healthcare executive who values patient safety refuses to cut safety protocols despite budget pressure.
What 3 personal values would you pick to share with your team?
Pick up to 3.
My Values In Practice snapshot
LeadIN™ Module 4 · Guiding Leadership Principles · Coachability
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