Ever thought about your values? No? 

It's rarely something we think about, but when it matters, it's good to know them. Like fingerprints we all have values but nobody has the same. 

Did you ever consciously think about your values and what they mean to you and even more importantly, where they came from?  No? It's worth taking a look!

I believe in my values, I believe in a person's value system and its influence on our actions. I have had many experiences in my life in which my value system played a major role. It has unconsciously guided me in all areas of my life. One´s values lie deep in our minds and guide us subconsciously in our daily life. Sometimes we feel them when we talk about our principles. Our values ​​are shaped by the experiences in our lives. They are not rigid and unchangeable, but constantly adapt with our experiences. However, I believe that as we get older, it becomes more firmly and firmly anchored in us.

Values ​​play a role in all areas of our lives. Be it in the family, in the circle of friends and also in the professional environment. Our values ​​are our inner mirror, on which we reflect and evaluate our environment, our experiences, but also the people we have contact with. They are our inner guide, our compass. They also influence our behavior in our environment in interaction with other people. And often, although unconscious, they are the reason for conflict.
Studies prove that there are around 10 basic values which are shared among humans no matter which culture. Of course in different markedness but still we share the basis of values all long. Fascinating isn't it?

Do you know your values? Then consciously deal with the question and write down your 5 values ​​in life. What is important to you? What do your values ​​mean for your actions and being? Where did they first emerge? In what situation were your values ​​violated? Ever thought about it? No? Then just give it a try and consciously deal with your values ​​and your behavior in relation to your values. Interesting insights often emerge. 

Only those who know his/her values can adapt his/her action in interaction with others. Can achieve a higher level of mindfulness and ease of mind. And studies show that resilience improves when one's own values are known.

A Harward Business Review study reveals that high ethical standards are the most expected trades of a good leader. So leadership is about values.

Values ​​are also an important pillar of cooperation in a team context. Some claim that no team has the same values. I do agree. Anyone who hopes or even intends to do so will inevitably be disappointed. Nor is it the goal for everyone in the team to have the same values. Our imprints in life are too different. A well-functioning team does not necessarily have to share all values. However, it is an advantage to know each other's values. This is less about the comparison of content and more about mindfulness. Mindfulness towards the people with whom you work intensively every day. If I know the values ​​of my colleagues, I can deal with them carefully and avoid violating them. 

In my experience, violations of one´s values ​​are one of the most profound "violations" of our basic trust when interacting with other people. Causes a lot of damage to the trust base. And that is vital for team success and leadership. No trust = no leadership, no trust = no teamwork.

My time as a navy pilot has shown me what trust in teams and leadership really means when things get tough. 

Dealing with values ​​is an elementary part of my work as a coach, and I've only had good experiences with it. In the team workshops that I facilitate I always address in one way or the other the topic of values. Especially when it comes to inner satisfaction and fulfillment, dealing with one's values ​​is of great importance.

Try it, it's worth it. Take your time and discover your inner world of values. Don´t do it in between. Don´t do it when you are exposed to stress. You might want to seek support. From a good friend or perhaps a coach.

Or give me a call and let us discuss how I can be of assistance in your team work.