While reading, “The Role of Values in Leadership: How Leaders’ Values Shape Value Creation”, Scott Lichtenstein tells the history surrounding leadership. He provides evidence of different styles of leadership. Value-based leadership leads to better results in companies rather than just companies who solely focus on outcomes. He believes companies grow from leadership that stems not from ego but from moral integrity and teamwork. 

This article lead me to relect on my own values and how they define who I am. For example, I have lead many parts of different projects. For one of my classes, I took the VIA strengths test which showed me my top values. When leading, I have learned that I tend to gravitate towards those. Personally, I can agree to the “listen first” method mentioned because I value perspective. 

This article relates to many issues today as companies face backlash from lack of moral standards. Rather than leading with their core values, the lead with the purpose of only accomplishing strategic goals. For example, Wells Fargo went through backlash from employees opening unauthorized accounts from pressure by the company. This was a huge issue that caused major damage to their reputation. This happens to many companies who prioritize profit over work environment. 

This article reminds me of the VIA strengths test website. It mentions how knowing your strengths can help maximize them which in turn can make you more successful. This relates to Lichtenstein as he believes leading with values is vital to making a leader successful. 

Lichtenstein, Scott. “The Role of Values in Leadership: How Leaders’ Values Shape Value Creation.” Integral Leadership Review, Jan. 2012, https://integralleadershipreview.com/6176-the-role-of-values-in-leadership-how-leaders-values-shape-value-creation