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If the orchestra does not like
the conductor, they play just as
directed. If the orchestra likes the
conductor, they play and the conductor intends. Leadership
is basically influence.The choice is to influence positively or
negatively. Management of self by managing emotions and
actions builds respected relationships or destroys the synergy
needed to get things done in a practical and efficient way.
The commonality to bind
people together and the
diversity to excite them to
understand, appreciate and want to be within others orbits.
The relationship has positives and negatives but always gives
people cause to stay versus leave. It takes constant work and
nutriment and celebrations. But it must always be a two way
street of give and take, balance.
Ballou
The organization is affected
by the lack of values of the
leadership.The effect of no defined values on an organization
is lack of clarity, creating low member engagement.The leader
affects an organization by exercising strong adherence to values
with their conduct and decisions, the effect of leaders anchored
in and practicing use of values in all functions.The musical
conductor has an effect on the passion of the performance
with their knowledge of the music, musical skill, and personal
influence – not by power of position.
Magee
Ditto!
The organization is affected by the
lack of values of the leadership.The effect of no defined values
on an organization is lack of clarity, creating low member
engagement.The leader affects an organization by exercising
strong adherence to values with their conduct and decisions,
the effect of leaders anchored in and practicing use of values
in all functions.The musical conductor has an effect on the
passion of the performance with their knowledge of the music,
musical skill, and personal influence – not by power of position.
How do Values Affect Organizations?
Ballou
Common traps include ignoring values of honoring donations,
creating distrust from those who could support the organization
financially. Lack of careful, transparent accounting in use
of funds creates a negative response from potential donors,
supporters, and board.
Magee
Powerful question and point! If you want to derail success
and legacy fast, have unsound values and watch your
trajectory go right off the cliff.This is critical, as many
organizations and people today are in this tragic derailment
trajectory, by only fixating on the immediate time window
with complete reckless disregard for the future!
How do Wrong Values Impact Individual and Organizational Effectiveness/Relevance?
Leaders are people who:
• Get things done
• Know how things get done
• Influence others
Anyone can be a manager and few can attain
an effective leadership effectiveness, both
assume certain skill sets and understandings,
but leaders survive time!
Ballou
Core Values are the foundational concepts
that define the identity of an organization
and are sta dards for the functioning of those leading the
organization. Core Values are the anchor for developing
Guiding Principles to establish standards for decision making,
problem solving, and service.
Magee
Values are the internal critical psychological
shaping drivers to what you tolerate,
condone, believe and resist, and the influencers to your
trajectory on an immediate level, intermediate perspective,
and the long-term goals and expectations you may hold,
drive, and judge by.
So What are Values?
Is the fabric by which
individuals and organizations
thrive and die. IT serves as
the fabric by which all internal and external forces recognize
and understand what actions, behaviors, deliverables, and
expectations are within bounds and are out-of-bounds.This
drives the heart and soul of an organization, and reveals the
longevity relevance for today and tomorrow.
Ballou
In music, an orchestra or
choir develops what is
called ensemble through developing a higher standard through
the alignment of values. Each participant owns their own
part in that journey to higher functioning without giving up
their individual skill.The value of ensemble is similar to the
synergy of a high-functioning team – it’s a higher standard of
performance achieved through commonly embraced values.
Magee
They edify your belief system,
erod corrode your belief
system, or they serve to ch lle ge, enhance and elevate your
beli f , ll of which influence alues. Values serve to shine
light on the reality of your situation and future. Ro ald Regan
onc said, “As hire As, d Bs hire Cs”, so th people one
keeps court with definitely play a role.
How do Others Play a Role in Our Values?
The technician ability to execute and
exceed expectations, the ability to know
or understand the Who, What, When,
Where, Why and How of functionality is the skill acumen.
Skill must be sequentially and psychologically choreographed
so fundamental knowledge serves as the building blocks for
later knowledge (skill) and experiences (honing of the skill),
to build a legacy of a leader. Skill does not just come with a
book or age, but from the actual doing and achieving!
Leadership is a learned skill. Leaders are
not born as leaders. Conductors study
music and how to empower choirs and
orchestras to fulfill the vision but making the written music
come alive. Leaders are born with potential to influence
others and then learn the skills to apply that talent of
influence. Leadership is also a system where every person is a
skilled leader and understands their role and responsibility as
related to the overall strategy and organizational objectives.
Magee
The culture shapes values and values
shape culture; it is the individual life
DNA of the key stakeholders, influencers and participants
that shape values.Think of values as the architectural
blueprint of any entity. We learn these from experience,
integrity, environment, challenging and expanding our IQ and
EQ, and life evolving 24/7.
Ballou
Values are haped by the par icipants
from their c mm n interests, bel efs, and
foundational standards.They are developed by utilizi g the best
thinking skills in a group p ocess and not through “group think”
subverti g individual thinking by group pressure. One value
could be to avoid group think.The musical conductor shape
the overall musical performance; howev r, the conductor cannot
compromise the individual ifts of each mus cian.
What Shapes Values?