You’re Going to Do the Right Thing: Four Guiding Principles for Values-Based Leadership
Guest Post By Finch & Daisy Consulting
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER
Today. Was. A. Day. That’s the line that keeps ringing in our minds as each long, exhausting day comes to a close and we’re finally able to pause, reflect, and think of how we’re going to kick tomorrow’s ass instead of it kicking ours. The last few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for each and every one of us. Tears have been shed, lives have been lost, and toilet paper has increased exponentially in value. We’ve had to make decisions and compartmentalize our energy {worry} in ways that we never thought we’d have to do. What happens next? What does social-distancing mean? How are we going to homeschool and work at the same time? How will my business get through this? Will our children be ready for the next school year? What about senior graduation? Are our neighbors doing okay? Am I doing the right thing?
NOW IS THE TIME TO RALLY – YOU’VE GOT THIS
For many of us entrepreneurs, our leadership is rooted in who we are and what matters most to us. Our leadership is a testament to our truest self. So, what happens when a pandemic arises and you’re forced to make hard, unplanned and painful decisions that will impact your team, your family, your neighbors, and ultimately the world? You pull up. You rally. And you come back to your values – using them as a guidepost through these harsh and murky waters. Because decisions rooted in unwavering values, sacrifice, and love produce the best outcomes and long-term results. Results that you can feel good about in the end. Scholar, Harry Kraemer says it all comes down to two things:
Do the right thing, and
Do the best you can.
ADDING EMPATHY
We would also add that, now more than ever, practicing empathy, over judgment will help move us to a place of peace and perseverance. If you can practice this, which isn’t easy at times and often takes great intention and discipline, we will all be stronger and better for it. Because in the end, when it’s all said and done, wouldn’t we all like to be able to say that we did the right thing?
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