Values are critical to leadership because they are apart of the foundation of who we are as individuals ,the choices we make on a daily basis, the people we choose to build relationships with and the organizations or groups we choose to lead. When working for a company that shares the same values or becoming a friends with someone who has the same values, a opportunity for a strong relationship or growth within the company is very high. What I have learned from some of our discussions in class is, when we are in a group setting among other people who have strong leadership qualities, we all have to meet some where in the middle and take something from our conversations. I believe most of us have the same values and this will help us be more open to hearing one another point of views and opinions. As a leader, your values play a important role in a group setting because this will help you communicate with others in effective ways with each person. I think finding a value you have in common with each person will bring understanding and respect and since most people have similar values, this will bring a team together. In reference to the Moral Conversation reading, even though as a leader, you may not agree with something a person says, that person still has the right to be heard. This would bring up the value of respect and this is something that as a leader you must have to be successful.
My personal values consists of honesty, loyalty,respect, love and morals. I think honesty is a very good value because this helps build trust in the long run. I feel if you want any relationship to work, it.s best to be honest and keep everything out in the open. As you all know, I am very honest in class during our discussions because I always think someone may not feel comfortable saying something that I am. Also that person and many others may be thinking the same thing as I am, but because of the feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness, that honest feedback or thought is hidden and no one will ever know. However for Matt, our instructor, it's important he receives feedback an our honest opinions so he can know what to fix or what to take into consideration when it comes to our class. Loyalty also plays a role with honesty, and since I have a younger sibling, I always feel it's my job to have her back or help support her. Even though she is a mini me, I strongly feel I have to protect her or be there for her when needed. This value will come into to play with my audience when I start my career because I want to let them know that they can trust me if they need to tell me something personal during our interview. Building that loyalty will help make any relationship stronger and lasts longer. My other values are important to me as well because they factor into my daily routine and be a successful student at Ohio State.
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