What are some of the things leaders can do to establish, communicate and practice the core values? The top three survey rankings of: leader practice the values, leaders follow core values when making tough decisions and core values are inextricably connected. It would seem that one of the leader’s key roles is to insure that the core values of the organization are used in making decisions and that leaders’ behavior align with the values. Articulating the values is important, but truly believing in and practicing the values is even more important. Authentic values provide much of the basic foundation of... Continue reading

Leaders, Culture and Core Values by Dr. Charles T. Krueger Leaders in government, business, and education often find themselves referring to the organization culture as the reason why big mistakes happen or why things go wrong. Edgar Schein, Author of The Corporate Culture Survival Guide notes “Culture is deep and powerful.” Indeed it is. It becomes most visible when big changes are implemented. Some managers see the culture is as almost uncontrollable and too daunting to deal with. They believe that culture is much like an 800-pound gorilla and, “what do you do with an 800-pound gorilla?… Nothing.” There is... Continue reading

The Leadership Development Hierarchy by © 2005 Charlie Krueger, PhD A few rare leaders function at what Jim Collins calls Level 5 Leaders. In his best selling book, Good to Great, Collins notes that these leaders have professional will and personal humility. They have the resolve to produce whatever it takes to build an enduring organization. They take responsibility for the failures. They also act on inspired standards; they are humble, let others take the credit and they are not egotistical. Collins research noted that these Level 5 Leaders are essential if companies are to move from being good to... Continue reading