http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=David+M.+Taylor Leadership David M. Taylor Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157593&ca=Leadership Corporate Values and Mutual Alignment of Values In part 1 to 4 of this series we have learned what values are, why they are important, how they are different between individuals, the value of integrity and what happens if you violate your values. We haven’t discussed how to get along with other peop... Self Help David M. Taylor Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157590&ca=Self+Help The Value of Integrity One of the key ingredients in any successful individual is a stable values base. This stable values base is built on integrity. Integrity is crucial for every individual and it is crucial in the professional world. Without integrity an employer - employee relationship has no f... Self Help David M. Taylor Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157588&ca=Self+Help Definition of Values Let’s start with the Random House Webster’s Dictionary definition of values: "The abstract concept of what is right or worthwhile. To consider with respect to worth or importance." This definition, although articulate, seems rather nebulous. Now consider how Arthur Burk defines... Self Help David M. Taylor Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157589&ca=Self+Help Why Are Values Important? Values drive individual behavior. Your values are like a compass. This compass does not point north, south, east or west. It points to what is right. Every decision you make is guided by this compass. It is imperative that you clearly understand, and can articulate, your va... Self Help David M. Taylor Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157592&ca=Self+Help Violating Your Values What happens if for some reason you violate your values? Take, for example, a businessman who violates one or more of his values to make a sale, or just to get ahead. Violation of values can cause depression, guilt, anger and resentment (just to name a few of the side effects)....