Core Value Options Flashcards
Determine your top 3-5 core values that you live and make decisions by.
COMMITMENT
Dependability/Devotion/Integrity/Keeping Your Word
I do what I say I am going to do. I follow through all the way to the end of “yes.” Keeping my word to myself and others is extremely imporant.
EXCELLENCE
Quality/Virtue/Idealism/Value
Being in excellence and producing quality outcomes are important to me. This includes following through with purchase, projects, and contributing to the satisfaction of others.
ACHIEVEMENT
Performance/Productivity/Results-Oriented/Victory
When I have chosen to be a part of something, I seek tangible and measureable results. Through my effort, courage, and skills, I create success.
INTEGRITY
Honesty/Principled/Sincere/Ethical
When I, or someone else, promises something, it is important to do everything one can to follow through with that promise. Having the ability to be honest and adhere to strong moral principles, is important to me and those I interact with.
PERSEVERANCE
Resiliency/Self-Reliance/Endurance/Dedication
I have persistence in doing the work despite obstacles and I can continue moving forward even when success is delayed.
RESOURCEFULNESS
Maximize/Imaginative/Efficiency/Efficacy
It is important to maximize my time, talent, energy and money. Eliminating unnecessary waste and managing excess is vital to efficient and effective results.
VISION
Impact/Possibilities/Imagination/Innovation
I think about or plan the future with imagination and wisdom. I see the potential in people and situations and imagine what’s possible for the future.
COURAGE
Brave/Drive/Fearless/Risk
I believe in rising above circumstances and overcoming obstacles even in the face of fear and doubt.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsibility/Justice/Duty/Professionalism
I believe in taking ownership of outcomes as a result of my choices and actions. I do not blame others or make excuses, and I do what I can to clean up my messes, even when it is difficult.
OBJECTIVITY
Open Mindedness/Unbiased/Neutral/Impartial
It is important to not favor one side or another. It is more important to show evidence and data that determines if something works or not. I base my practical decisions on external factors more than internal feelings.
ALTURISM
Contribution/Helpfulness/Kindness/Humanitarianism
I believe and practice selfless concern and help for the well-being of others.
GRATITUDE
Thankfulness/Recognition/Acknowledgement/Appreciation
I believe in consistently being thankful for what I have, even if I have to look for it.
COMPASSION
Forgiveness/Dignity/Understanding/Mercy
It is important to me to extend goodwill to others even when I do not understand the reasoning behind their behaviors or results.
KNOWLEDGE
Facts/Competency/Intelligence/Logic
I believe learning is dependent upon the comprehension of theoretical understanding, facts and data.
INSPIRATION
Inventiveness/Ingenuity/Ideation/Revelation
I value moments of mental stimulation that has me think outside-the-box and come up with ideas that no one else has thought of or tried. I believe I do no have to have all the information or evidence to come up with a brilliant revelation.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Support/Motivation/Uplifting Others/Hope
It is crucial to give people a hand up, a cheer, an act of kindess when they are struggling with confidence and believing in positive outcomes.
EMPOWERMENT
Invest/Disenfranchise/Responsiveness/Endow
I believe it is important to help others claim, communicate, and convey their strengths and abilities and provide them with the opportunities for success.
SPONTANAITY
Instictiveness/Playfulness/Informality/Liveliness
I value having a tendency to act without external constraints. I move forward with relatinships, tasks, and projects based on how I feel. I don’t believe on has to have everything figured out before taking action.
INTUITION
Knowingness/Discernment/Astuteness/Insight
I believe it is important to have the ability to quickly understand/know things without the need for conscious reasoning. My feelings guide my ability to take risks and/or act on my hunches. I trust my gut.
EXPERIENCE
Wisdom/Observation/Reflection/Savvy
I believe in the value of hands on learning, practical knowledge, and past results to guide me when facing new problems, challenges, or opportunities.