Top Tips for Leaders: Building a Values-Led Culture
Why This Matters
Leaders shape culture and create environments where values are sustained.
This Week’s Top Tips
Noticing
- Notice what behaviours are encouraged
- Pay attention to leadership style
- Look for psychological safety
Leading by Example
- Model values consistently
- Be visible and approachable
- Be open to feedback
Building Culture
- Use supervision to explore values
- Align recruitment and training
- Encourage self-leadership
A Gentle Reminder
Culture is shaped by what leaders do.
Over to You
Reflect on your leadership behaviours.
Over to You:
Release Your Potential
- Do any of these things ring true for you and can you picture yourself putting these tips into action?
- What would it look, sound and feel like if you put some of these tips into action – for you and others?
- What barriers might you come against when putting these tips/ideas into action? How might you overcome them?
- Who could give you support and how?
- Have you tried these tips and ideas out and, if so, what have you learned?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, reflections, gut reactions, perceptions, experiences and wisdom.
Remember that sharing our experiences can help others, so your thoughts and comments are always welcome.
