Leadership Values, Qualities, & Behaviors Profile

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1 Leadership Values, Qualities, & Behaviors Profile guide for alignment at ##(name) Purpose of this document To explicitly define and communicate the Values, Qualities and Behaviors we seek in everyone s leadership at ## To serve as the uniform standard for conducting evaluation and accountability for everyone s leadership here To develop, encourage, and cultivate aligned leadership among everyone here Definitions of distinctions used in this document Value Quality n. something (as in a belief, principle, quality or entity) perceived as intrinsically useful, beneficial or desirable : a standard used to interpret an experience or object in relative terms of positive and negative (integrity is an important value for him) n. an inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property : a personal trait, especially a character trait (she is someone with few desirable qualities) : essential character or nature (Titanium has the quality of being heatresistant) Behavior n. a sequence of choices made by an Entity in response to internal and external stimuli (their behavior reflected the fear and stress they were experiencing) Vision n. an imaginative, six-sensory subjective representation of that which an Entity aspires to create, and which is experienced as significantly larger than the apparent scope of immediate capability, possibility, or resources; may encompass either Service or Survival (her vision of service for how the world might be a better place is inspiring, and feels larger than life) copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

2 Essential Action n. that core action an Entity takes to bring its Vision closer to existence : that action which underlies any set of actions which collectively advance Vision; may encompass either Service or Survival (compassionate listening is the essential action of service apparent in all his activities) Mission of Service n. a Mission which promotes Service over Survival [ others, as used/referenced below ] copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

3 ## s Leadership Mission of Service [sample content in italics] Leadership Vision what is the ideal leader creating through leadership? A group of accountable, responsible leaders, compassionately focused on service Leadership Essential Action what is the ideal leader doing to bring that Leadership Vision into being? Listening first, speaking second, if at all, and providing a safe, welcoming space for possibilities to emerge and unfold Leadership Mission of Service a statement of what purpose the ideal leader serves to him/herself and the group, combining Vision + Essential Action I am constantly developing a company of accountable, responsible leaders, compassionately focused on service, by listening first, speaking second, if at all, and providing a safe, welcoming space for possibilities to emerge and unfold. Leadership Values The ideal leader agrees that the following Values are essential to successful leadership in this organization, and demonstrates a clear commitment to choosing and acting in alignment with them: [PSI Core Values listed below to illustrate concept You should identify, list, and define ALL of the Values that are specifically-important to leadership in your organization] Abundance The quality or state of trusting in the ultimate fulfillment of any intention that is in the highest good of all concerned : a corollary of abundance is that a sincere act of Service will be supplied with all of the resources and provisions necessary to sustain it. Alignment The state of being in line so as to be parallel, lined-up, or oriented in the same direction. Authenticity The quality of something conforming to fact or observation and therefore being worthy of trust, reliance or belief. Awareness The quality or state of being marked by realization, perception or knowing. copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

4 Clarity, openness no secrets The truth is spoken openly, directly and clearly for all to hear, trusting that individuals know how to take care of themselves, and that the complete, loving truth will assist them most of all. Compassionate, loving presence The deep feeling for and understanding of another s suffering, situation or condition and the concomitant desire to promote its alleviation. The understanding of how I might think, feel, or act were I in a similar situation or environment. Connection / Interdependence Integrity Every human, and all of life is connected; to each other, and to something greater than the individual parts. We are all connected, never truly alone or acting only for or by ourselves. We are interdependent. Consistent adherence to a code of moral, artistic or other values; entire correspondence with an original condition, commitment or agreement. Personal Responsibility Service The quality or state of being personally answerable as the primary cause of, motive behind, or agent for making choices and decisions both conscious and unconscious. An act of assistance or benefit to another or others, offered without attachment to or expectation of an outcome or result, and without a perception of need on either side. Service = Assistance + Invitation. Spirit The experience of connecting to and participating in something larger than self, larger than group. copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

5 Desired Leadership Qualities and Behaviors The following desired qualities and behaviors, when observed in a leader, demonstrate commitment to choosing and acting in alignment with the above Leadership Values. Leadership Qualities: Congruence Leader s statements of intended choices or actions match observed choices or actions Personal Responsibility Leader acknowledges and accepts [without qualifying in any way] authorship for his/her choices Accountability Leader looks openly at choices and consequences in a neutral, accepting way, intending only growth and learning [and so on above listed only to illustrate concept You should identify, list, and define those Leadership Qualities that are specifically-important to leadership in your organization] Leadership Behaviors: Listens first Leader s statements of intended choices or actions match observed choices or actions Speaks second, if at all Leader acknowledges and accepts [without qualifying in any way] authorship for his/her choices Facilitates a safe, welcoming space for possibilities to emerge and unfold Leader consistently seeks to move out of Victim Thinking into Creator Thinking. Completes conversations Leader seeks to allow every conversation to complete, so as to maximize alignment and allow reservations, objections or resistance to express and be addressed Invites and facilitates accountability in self and others Asks What choices led me/us to this place? How did I/we create this for myself/ourselves? [and so on above listed only to illustrate concept You should identify, list, and define those Leadership Behaviors that are specifically-important to leadership in your organization] copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

6 POISON Qualities and Behaviors The following qualities and behaviors, when observed in a leader, are grounds for immediate intervention, accountability, support and coaching. The ideal leader agrees that these poison qualities and behaviors undermine, diminish, and undercut leadership at all levels in the organization. POISON Qualities: Incongruence/Misalignment Leader s statements of intended choices or actions are at odds with observed choices or actions, and out of alignment with Leadership Values Victim Thinking Leader insists on denying [or qualifies in some energeticallysignificant way] authorship for his/her choices [and so on above listed only to illustrate concept You should identify, list, and define those Poison Qualities that are specificallydetrimental to leadership in your organization] POISON Behaviors: Triangulating Discussing others without them present in a way that you would not speak if they were present Complaining Complaining about or to some person or about a situation Criticizing, blaming Gives feedback without compassion or coaching intent. Failing to acknowledge personal responsibility Talking over, interrupting Cuts off, talks over or interrupts others before they are complete in their expression. [and so on above listed only to illustrate concept You should identify, list, and define those Poison Behaviors that are specificallydetrimental to leadership in your organization] Direct all questions or requests for interpretation only to [so you may provide consistent interpretation and also a clear understanding of how the above may be misinterpreted. Be sure not to leave interpretation to peers alone.] copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

7 copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0 Self Evaluation This self evaluation form is a tool for you to use to examine your own leadership, and to identify both your strengths and your opportunities to learn and grow. The intention is to assist you to see where and how your behaviors align or mis-align with the profile of Leadership Values, Qualities & Behaviors at ##, so that you can improve your own leadership contribution. Alignment with Leadership Values Identify how much your choices and actions align or mis-align relative to each of the following Values (see last page for evaluation key) Abundance... Alignment... Authenticity... Awareness... Clarity, openness no secrets... Compassionate, loving presence... Connection / Interdependence... Integrity... Personal Responsibility... Service... Spirit... OVERALL...

8 Desired Leadership Qualities and Behaviors Identify how effectively your choices and actions model each of the following Qualities & Behaviors and encourage them in others (see last page for evaluation key) Leadership Qualities: Congruence... Personal Responsibility... Accountability... Leadership Behaviors: Listens first... Speaks second, if at all... Facilitates a safe, welcoming space for possibilities to emerge and unfold... Completes conversations... Invites and facilitates accountability in self and others... OVERALL... copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

9 POISON Qualities and Behaviors Identify how effectively your choices and actions avoid modeling or tolerating each of the following Qualities & Behaviors (see last page for evaluation key) POISON Qualities: Incongruence/Misalignment... Victim Thinking... POISON Behaviors: Triangulating... Complaining... Criticizing, blaming... Talking over, interrupting... OVERALL... copyright, Planned Success Institute Page of 0

10 Overall Alignment with Leadership Values, Qualities & Behaviors: List your overall evaluations for each of the preceding three categories, and then evaluate your overall Leadership. Behaviors Support & Align with Values... Models & Encourages Desired Qualities & Behaviors... Avoids & Discourages POISON Qualities & Behaviors... OVERALL EVALUATION OF LEADERSHIP... EVALUATION KEY: extremely out of alignment with ideal, and tolerates mis-alignment in others strong negative impact on team definite negative impact on team slightly detracts from team neutral impact on team slightly adds to team definite positive impact on team strong positive impact on team models nearly ideal alignment and consistently and effectively encourages it in others copyright, Planned Success Institute Page 0 of 0