This paper will describe how Sarah’s practices reflect her values as a leader. Additional insight will be provided for ways leaders might develop a culture that encourages a similar approach. Next, this paper will highlight biblical values that align with Sarah’s values. Finally, current literature regarding these values will be discussed.
Sarah’s Actions and Reflected Values
Participation and Engagement
Initially, Sarah simply asked her team members what they needed to do their jobs. Subsequently, she acted on their response by purchasing supplies and making this a consistent practice. In this action, she reflected her value of participation and engagement, which frequently enhance decision-making competencies and build healthy relationships …show more content…
The interviewer categorized the value of respect within practices of humanity and life (Worline & Boik, 2006). Further, one research article categorized humanity, life, and respect as relational values (Malbasic, Marimon, & Mas-Machuca, 2016). Sarah demonstrated respect and other relational values with a sincere concern with social realities.
Culture Development Leaders develop a culture similar to Sarah’s approach by consistently performing values-based actions that align with stated values (Worline & Boik, 2006). In addition, they can reward employees intrinsically and tangibly as employees demonstrate the modeled values (Hopkins & Scott, 2016). Finally, they should strive for consistency between body language, words, actions, and desired values (Reis, Trullen, & Story, 2016).
Biblical connections to values displayed by Sarah
Participation ad Engagement God, through Solomon, offered wisdom regarding participation, “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion…” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a, NASB). For example, the power of full engagement was demonstrated as the Israelites conducted specific actions to take possession of
Sarah’s Actions and Reflected Values
Participation and Engagement
Initially, Sarah simply asked her team members what they needed to do their jobs. Subsequently, she acted on their response by purchasing supplies and making this a consistent practice. In this action, she reflected her value of participation and engagement, which frequently enhance decision-making competencies and build healthy relationships …show more content…
The interviewer categorized the value of respect within practices of humanity and life (Worline & Boik, 2006). Further, one research article categorized humanity, life, and respect as relational values (Malbasic, Marimon, & Mas-Machuca, 2016). Sarah demonstrated respect and other relational values with a sincere concern with social realities.
Culture Development Leaders develop a culture similar to Sarah’s approach by consistently performing values-based actions that align with stated values (Worline & Boik, 2006). In addition, they can reward employees intrinsically and tangibly as employees demonstrate the modeled values (Hopkins & Scott, 2016). Finally, they should strive for consistency between body language, words, actions, and desired values (Reis, Trullen, & Story, 2016).
Biblical connections to values displayed by Sarah
Participation ad Engagement God, through Solomon, offered wisdom regarding participation, “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion…” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a, NASB). For example, the power of full engagement was demonstrated as the Israelites conducted specific actions to take possession of