Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership: 

1. Self-reflection. When leaders take the time to reflect on what is important to them and why, they transform activity into productivity.
2. Balance: The ability to understand all sides of an issue. Facing issues holistically simplifies the world. In addition, action plans become more obvious.
3. Self-confidence: The ability to see and accept yourself exactly as you are.
4. Genuine humility: Never forgetting who you are, appreciating the value of each person, and treating everyone respectfully.

A key point:

 "Leaders must shift their focus from success to significance."  Values-based leaders go beyond influence to, "... using their influence to pursue what matters."

Simply put, what matters most is the greater good.  From an organizational point of view, a great leadership team helps leaders determine what matters most.

 

Operationally, the greater good is "the positive change you can effect within a team, department, division, or organization, or even on a global level."  Harry explains that what matters begins with your values and extends to engaging in "making a difference and setting an example." His experience demonstrates that values-based leaders are highly focused decision-makers with less stress in their lives.

 

Harry's career advice:

1. Choose opportunities that allow you to grow and learn.
2. Find places where you can add the most value.
3. Ask yourself, "Can I have fun here."