Ethical Filter WorksheetValuePersonal Sourcewith ExamplesJustify the position of the value in the list. Include any challenges to consistently employing these values ​​when making personal and organizational decisions. Lead by Example My training and experience in the military have indoctrinated me (I'm not ashamed to say) to believe and support the tremendous responsibility that leaders provide in their organization. Poor leaders almost always fail themselves, their organization, and their subordinates. Many of the discussion and dialogue questions among class members show the failure of leadership to set or maintain a high standard. While no one is perfect, the expectation I bring every day is that as a leader I can make a difference for myself, my team, and my organization. The main challenge in leading by example is internalizing the rewards. Being a leader is not for the disengaged. People see through that smoke screen. Personal satisfaction comes from taking on difficult jobs and doing them well without complaint, leading a team of people who work as hard as necessary to get the job done. The biggest organizational challenge when faced with senior leaders who don't lead by example is staying true to your values ​​and not lowering your standards. My boss doesn't carry a work cell phone or Blackberry with him, so if you don't catch him in his office or tell his administrative assistant it's difficult to get a quick response when problems arise. I lead the first team, consisting of both government and support contractors, to carry and operate a blackberry. I'm not afraid to roll up my sleeves and help with tasks big and small. This proves my revenge when I need my subordinates to face unexpected challenges. They know they can count on me. The doctrine of leadership and the need to place it first among my values ​​is tried and true with many military books displaying this characteristic. Balance (work smart/hard, play, live) There is a season for everything under the sun. Understanding what season it is helps reduce personal stress, organizational turbulence, and promotes the idea that even bad times won't last forever. Believing that there must be a balance in labor economics, this formula-based method has been time-tested. Plan your work, communicate with others (the smart ones), set goals, tasks, delegate, coordinate (the hard part), and find a reason to praise, reward, and savor success. Personally, at times, the scales seem to tip towards hard work.