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This document outlines a 3-step process for clarifying one's core values: 1. List important value words and narrow to 3-5 top values. 2. Prioritize values, write outcome statements and behaviors for each. 3. Reflect on alignment between values and behaviors, and how to address any gaps.

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Core-Values-Exercise Integrity Consulting Services

This document outlines a 3-step process for clarifying one's core values: 1. List important value words and narrow to 3-5 top values. 2. Prioritize values, write outcome statements and behaviors for each. 3. Reflect on alignment between values and behaviors, and how to address any gaps.

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Core Values Clarification Exercise

Step 1: Core Values List

Check only the 8 value words that are most important to you then narrow the list to 3 - 5
words.

truth flexibility freedom


curiosity perspective friendship
efficiency commitment influence
initiative recognition decisiveness
environment learning justice
communication family harmony quality
power honesty hard work
control originality responsiveness
courage prestige fulfillment
competition prosperity purposefulness
excitement discipline diversity
creativity respect strength
happiness fairness self-control
honor order cleverness
innovation spirituality success
obedience adventure stewardship
financial growth cooperation support
community support humor equality
effectiveness collaboration harmony
integrity empathy patience
peace family growth
loyalty open-mindedness variety
clarity having adequate resources productivity
financial security autonomy competence
love dependability health
intelligence trust risk-taking
provide a legacy beauty simplicity
persistence excellence independence
sincerity teamwork comfortable home
fun service simplicity
relationships challenge _________
wisdom profitability _________
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________

Based on the web site www.ethicstool.com/values/ published by Integrity Consulting Services Ltd., Adapted with
permission. Page 1
Step 2: Priority, Outcome Statements and Behaviors

Please place your personal core values in priority order and list the outcome statement and behavior
indicators for each of them. The behaviors do not need to be in priority order.

It is critical to place your core values in priority order, in the event you face a decision where two values
conflict. For example - If you had Integrity as a higher priority than Success and you were offered a bribe
(Integrity Issue) of $1 million dollars (Success Value) you would default to your highest priority -
Integrity.

Core Values Example


Value Outcome Statement
Integrity: Do the right thing
Behaviors:
 Tell the truth always
 Be ethical in all I do
 Do nothing which detracts from trustworthiness.

Value Outcome Statement


Relationships: Demonstrate the awesome value of others
Behaviors:
 Love people
 Equip others to succeed
 Expand our circle of influence
 Resolve conflicts
 Recognize and reward success

Value Outcome Statement


Success: Set and achieve BHAG's (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)
Behaviors:
 Be adventurous
 Aggressively pursue excellence
 Passionately pursue customer loyalty
 Continuously learn and improve
 Evaluate all deliverables
 Demonstrate a balanced life

Core Value:_________________________________

Outcome Statement:____________________________________

Characteristics:

Based on the web site www.ethicstool.com/values/ published by Integrity Consulting Services Ltd., Adapted with
permission. Page 2
Core Value:_________________________________

Outcome Statement:____________________________________

Characteristics:

Core Value:_________________________________

Outcome Statement:____________________________________

Characteristics:

Core Value:_________________________________

Outcome Statement:____________________________________

Characteristics:

Core Value:_________________________________

Outcome Statement:____________________________________

Characteristics:

Based on the web site www.ethicstool.com/values/ published by Integrity Consulting Services Ltd., Adapted with
permission. Page 3
Step 3: MAKING SENSE OF THE RESULTS

You may have just identified your personal Core Values for the first time, or this exercise may have been
a re-affirmation of that which you were already aware of. Effective ethical leadership is about ensuring
your behavior is in line with your stated Core Values. In other words, having the courage to stand up for
what you believe.

Your value words are powerful because they are yours,


regardless of the process you used to define them.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Is there alignment between your personal Core Values and your actual behavior? If not, where do you
believe the gaps are?

Do you need to address any gaps between your Core Values and your actual behavior? If so how will you
go about doing so?

Based on the web site www.ethicstool.com/values/ published by Integrity Consulting Services Ltd., Adapted with
permission. Page 4

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