Define Your Values!

When values are defined, decisions are easy.

Helping out on a project lately, I was feeling stressed. Finally, I uncovered the real source of my stress: “I don't feel comfortable”, I said to another colleague, “I do not see our values reflected in the actions taken.”

Every time I start working with a new client, the first thing we explore together are values; personal values or the values of the organization. Most of the clients are skeptical of how much value values add to our work. But I am lucky enough to work with people who are curious and trust me, so they forget their reservations and we start. And once we have clarified values deeply, the magic begins!

Ideas that they have never previously considered open before their eyes, they gain new clarity on their path so far, and the path they want to create. They understand better or re-examine their vision and, most importantly, become capable of making decisions, choosing their resources, their partnerships, their next steps with ease.

Values help any individual make consistent decisions and sleep at night. They help us establish what is important in our life, shape our behavior and support our happiness.

For any organization one of the most important elements in the business building process is defining the values they stand for as an organization.

Stress and conflict is avoided while alignment and harmony are gained and motivation and commitment increases.

In both cases, we become able to attract the right people (partners, customers, employees) relevant to us, what matters to us and what we create.

We are systems, organisms, who are in the constant process of doing. And we need to make sure that our being (our values) is in harmony with that doing.

Take some time to explore and identify your values and what they mean to you. Then enjoy the benefits such clarity will bring to your decision making.