Important Values

 

          The three values that are important to me are appreciation, empathy, and integrity. These values are essential to have a team that enjoys collaborating with you daily. We all love to be appreciated and when you show this sincerely it makes people feel comfortable in your presence.

          As a leader, it is important to show gratitude to the people you work with because it uplifts them and builds their confidence. Some leaders do not understand that it is the smallest things that are said that can make an employee feel like they belong to something special. Plus, being a leader who is empathetic means a lot to employees who may be going through a tough time in their personal lives. It can really make the difference in whether the employee stays with the company or not.

          Most people deal with similar issues every day and having someone who is easy to communicate with helps them deal with the situation and move forward. Also, associating with people who live and thrive on integrity is a game-changer that will have you on the winning side of a conflict gone bad.

          Having integrity is one of the best values a leader can have especially when you have to communicate changes and new ideas.

          My values are essential to be an effective leader because when communicating with my team they actually listen to what I have to say and feel comfortable asking questions to better understand the reason for the meetings.

          These values support my executive presence because of the sincere approach to making them all feel empowered to make decisions that will help to improve the team’s performance. I have seen the impact that it has on our team because we are now talking more to each other than at each other and our communication has also improved because we now let one another know about any changes that may have not been shared that more than likely should have, and this has had a very positive impact on our daily operations.

          Therefore, as a leader, it is very important to have such values in order to achieve the goals that are set for the team. I find it extremely exciting when you can bring others up the ladder with you. 

Charles Calhoun Jr.