Values-Based Leadership: Four Principles of Practice
Course Description
Before we lead others, we need to know how to lead ourselves. For most of us, our personal values guide how we feel and act day-to-day. The four principles of Values-Based Leadership help us lean into our values while remaining curious and open to the values and experiences of others.
Through self-reflection, humility and empathy, a balanced perspective, and lifelong learning, we can grow our leadership from any position.
This is an excellent course for people at all levels in their leadership journey.
NOTE: A significant part of this course is spent in self-guided, small group discussion in a Zoom breakout room. You will also need access to the group activity handout during the course. Using a computer, tablet, or at minimum a smartphone is recommended. Phone-only participation is discouraged because it will be difficult to access course materials and interact with others in your small group.
If you are planning to broadcast the course in a conference room for a group, contact the instructor ahead of time for special instructions and activity modifications.
Course Resources
- Values-Based Leadership Group Activity
- Values-Based Leadership Summary Handout
- Values List (from Brené Brown's Dare to Lead)
In-Person Sessions
The following training dates are being offered in-person to City Employees only. These sessions may be switched to virtual - if this happens, participants will be notified and sent a Zoom link to join.
- May 3, 2023 - Fleet Services Training Room (4151 Nakoosa Trail)
- August 17, 2023 - Madison Water Utility's Heim Building Conference Room (119 E Olin Ave)
You will notice there are separate registration buttons on this course page for these sessions - be sure to select the session you want and to note the location when adding to your calendar. This will help you plan for travel day-of and to ensure you arrive at the correct training since locations vary for each in-person session.