Importance of Values in CEO Leadership

LEADING STRATEGICALLY
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Importance of Values.................................................................................................................4
3.0 Important Values in a CEO........................................................................................................5
4.0 Tim Cook’s Values and Apple’s Success..................................................................................7
5.0 Barriers to Being an Effective CEO..........................................................................................8
6.0 Relevant Theory of Leadership.................................................................................................9
7.0 Instance of Leadership Demonstration: A Reflection.............................................................10
8.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................12
Appendices:...................................................................................................................................13
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1.0 Introduction
Values and leadership may be construed to be two of the significant and success-critical
aspects not only for an individual but also for a business organization. With proper values, it is
possible for the CEO of a company to bring in personal as well as organizational success. In
terms of leadership, it may be stated that not the same leadership approach proves to be
beneficial for every company and different situation demands different types of leadership skills
and personality traits (Bullough & de Luque, 2014). In other words, the same depends on the
leader and the employees as well to settle down on the best leadership approach to be followed.
The following reports showcase the importance of values for a CEO and the strategic leadership
style to be followed in order to bring in the success.
At the very outset of the study, the researcher provides a brief introduction to the topic
followed by a concise discussion on the significance of value and leadership in a business
context. In the subsequent parts of the paper, the required value systems for a CEO of a business
have been discussed and also the reference to Tim Cook's leadership skills has been made in the
backdrop of Apple's success. Finally, the researcher has narrated own instances where personal
leadership skill has been demonstrated.
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2.0 Importance of Values
The term "Value" may consist of sets of principles and belief systems that provide an
ethical framework for a person in his or her individual action or performance. Every human
being inculcates a certain degree of value system within his or her inside. Since business may be
conceived to be a social institution, the management must instill a strong corporate governance
framework within the operation that echoes the corporate culture through integrity, truthfulness,
and sincerity.
In line with the previous statement, it may be stated that the values are extremely
important to any CEO as they tend to drive them to operate in the most appropriate way. These
values help to shape their personalities and make them worth looking up to. Again, it is not
necessary that the same set of values will work wonders for every CEO. Values will help a CEO
to integrate and thereby fulfill the needs of the employees and the company in a very stable as
well as consistent manner (Foster & Roche, 2014). On the other hand, the values of the CEO will
help the company to build a strong relationship with society. Personal values of a CEO will also
help to shape the personality as well as the cultural depth.
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