Core Values: After discussing the last 3 topics, let’s see where core values fit in with all of these.
Think about how it is phrased – core values – I define it as values at your core (your inner being).
Is there a difference between guiding principles and core values or are they the same?
This excerpt is taken from https://futurestatecoo.com/blog/the-importance-of-turning-core-values-into-guiding-principles
“A guiding principle is an action-oriented expression of a core value. While a value is a fundamental belief or trait of your organization, a guiding principle is a standard for behavior and mindset in the workplace”.
https://medium.com/the-mission/the-difference-between-principles-and-values-789b95452422
This website had an interesting way of breaking down the principles.
https://www.davie-fl.gov/882/Core-Values-Guiding-Principles
This link is pretty intriguing.
https://www.futurelab.net/blog/2017/07/mission-vision-guiding-principles-values-oh-my
Again, a majority of the information out there is based around business but this link below hit it on a personal level.
Questions to Ponder:
What are your core values or values at your core?
How much value do you put on your core values?
Do they define you or do you define them?
What are your children’s core values?
What are your employer’s core values?
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