Are you a values-driven business professional? Following are some of my favorite core values, those of a true leader in business. The values-driven business professional:

• Arrives on-time or early.
• Has a positive attitude.
• Strives to help others – co-workers, business partners, clients, everyone.
• Truly believes in their company, and is a proud member of the team.
• Is willing to do any task, no matter how small.
• Sees someone in the lobby at their office and goes out of the way to help that person, even when already in a rush.
• Avoids complaining, no matter what the circumstance.
• Stays late and works long hours.
• Creates opportunities for others.
• Celebrates the success of others.
• Finds new opportunities to grow the business.
• Uplifts others and finds ways to motivate.
• Is a fearless leader.
• Drives stellar results without taking shortcuts.
• Has an unbelievable level of focus and execution.
• Thinks about the short-term and the long-term.
• Takes a stand when something is being done incorrectly, or could be done better.
• Does the right thing.
• Never gives up, no matter how difficult it gets.
• Thinks about their job all the time.
• Constantly thinks about ways to improve and grow.
• Commits to their employer for the long-run, stays the course and drives long-lasting results that take years to build.
• Treats their team like family.
• Rewards those on their team.
• Places trust in others.
• Writes everything down so nothing gets forgotten.
• Enjoys and thrives in a state of challenge.
• Portrays an incredibly positive image of their company.
• Is trust worthy.
• Checks their work email 24/7, and responds right away.
• Finds ways to help others each and every day.
• Looks for the best in others in an objective manner, even during challenging times. Sees situations from all perspectives.
• Admits when they are wrong, proactively apologizes to others when they make a mistake.
• Is not afraid of failure. Learns from their mistakes and shares their own lessons with others.
• Truly loves what they do!
• Is an “iconic” brand/leader in their industry and at their company, not because of self-promotion but because of what they have accomplished.

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