Friday, May 25, 2012

What are Core Values and Which are yours?

Which of these are core values and which are levels/scales/measures of a single core value?
--- List 1
Perfection - The highest attainable standard
Superiority - The quality or condition of being superior to something or someone
Independence - Being free from the influence, guidance or control of others
Balance - Balancing time and effort between money, family, friends, health, faith
Responsibility - Being accountable for results, conscientious, reliable, trustworthy
Celebrity - Being famous, known, recognizable
Public exposure - Dealing with the public, day-to-day contact, in the public spotlight
Significance - Holding a position of importance, high standing or prestige
Status - The position, prestige or ranking of an individual in relation to another or others
Recognition - Giving and receiving acknowledgement for achievements
Results - To be concerned with outcomes of efforts or focus
Achievement - Sense of accomplishment, attainment
Power - Authority, control, command, clout
Influence - Being a compelling force on actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others
Control - To exercise restraint or limitation on others or situations
Stability - Predictable routines, schedules, providing security, constancy, regularity
Structure - Formality, processes, systems
Urgency - Fast-paced, swift, action-oriented
Toughness - Strong and durable, not easily broken or overcome
Self-control - Control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.
Advancement - Moving forward through clear defined goals, or flexibly altered goals
Wisdom - Having deep understanding, insight, knowledge, ability to make good judgments
Integrity - Beliefs and actions are congruent, being true to who you are, doing what you say
Correlation - Discovering relationships between two or more things
Knowledge - Subject matter expert, education via experience or study
Precision - Accuracy, exactness, meticulousness, correctness
Excellence - Standard of being outstandingly good and having exceptional merit
Thoroughness - Attention to detail and accuracy, being complete and without omission
Mastery - Proficiency, excellence in a given field or area
Growth - Investing in lifelong learning, personal development, self-education
Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired effect or outcome
Efficiency - Creating results in a timely manner with minimal waste, expense, or unnecessary effort
Competence - Possessing the skill, knowledge and ability to effectively perform
Professionalism - Setting and maintaining boundaries to be effective, produce strong results
Consistency - Precision with little tolerance for errors or unpredictability
Teamwork - Cooperative, collective effort by a group or team
Collaboration - Working with others for common goals
Contribution - Service, giving to or supporting charity or cause
Competitiveness - Working against others where there are clear win/lose outcomes
--- List 2
Courage - Willingness to take calculated risks, operating outside one's comfort zone
Victory - A success or triumph over a challenge or enemy in battle or war
Adventure - New heights, new challenges, adrenalin rush, taking risks, thrills
Creativity - Being imaginative, innovative, inventive, original, out-of-the-box
Decisiveness - Access and eliminate all alternatives
Education - To act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge
Self-Identity - Having self-respect, pride, dignity, confidence
Empowerment - Gaining power, authority or ability to accomplish
Environment - Commitment and dedication to the earth and the physical world in which we live
Faith - Belief in a higher power
Spirituality - Beliefs, meaning of life/existence, faith, existentialism
Virtue - Moral excellence, goodness, righteousness
Forgiveness - Letting go of feelings of resentment, pardoning actions or situations
Trust - Firm reliance on the integrity, ability or character of a person or thing
Truth - A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like
Family - Being with family - both quality and quantity of time
Health - Physical and psychological well-being, vigor, strength
Fitness - Being physically fit, regular physical activity, optimal well-being
Freedom - Able to move about without bounds or restraints, liberty
--- List 3
Harmony - Agreement, accord, harmonious relations
Tranquility - Calmness, peacefulness, quiet, serenity
Happiness - Good fortune, pleasure, contentment, joy
Honor - Honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions
Fairness - Treating people and being treated equally, equitable, moral rightness
Honesty - Being truthful, sincere
Belonging - To feel part of a group or association of others
Camaraderie - Importance of personal relationships and warm working relationships
Commitment - Being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action, dedication
Variety - Diversity of cultures/lifestyles/experiences
Consensus - General agreement or accord, harmony with others
Compassion - Caring about others, watch out for pity which is the near enemy of compassion
Hope - Maintaining and optimistic or enthusiastic outlook
Humility - The quality or condition of being humble, having a modest opinion of self
Accountability - Take responsibility for both actions and outcomes
Authenticity - The quality of being true, genuineness
Directness - To speak honestly and without avoiding important or unpleasant points
--- List 4
Leadership - Ability to influence and direct others, guidance
Loyalty - Devoted or faithful to a person, an idea, a custom, a cause or a duty
Obedience - The act or practice of obeying, dutiful or submissive compliance
--- List 5
Openness - Accessible, as to appeals, ideas, or offers
Organized - Importance of order, structure, neatness, systems, tidiness
Simplicity - Lack of complexity/complication
--- List 6
Intimacy - Close, familiar, and often affectionate or loving personal relationship
Security - Protection or precautions taken against escape, loss, custody
Unity - Absence of diversity, unvaried or uniform character
Kindness - Friendly, caring, liking
Pleasure - Enjoyment, delight, gratification
Passion - Intense emotional excitement, boundless enthusiasm
Perseverance - Resilience, never giving up regardless of challenges or problems
Tolerance - A fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward others

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