Ethical Filter WorksheetValuePersonal source with examplesJustify the position of the value in the list. Include any challenges related to using these values ​​consistently when making personal and organizational decisions. Leading by Example Training and experience in the military indoctrinated me (I'm not ashamed to say this) to believe and support the enormous responsibility that leaders bear in their organizations. Bad leaders almost always fail themselves, their organization, and their subordinates. Many discussion questions and dialogue among class members show a failure of leadership in setting or maintaining a high standard. Although no one is perfect, I expect every day that as a leader I can make a difference for myself, my team, and my organization. The main challenge when leading by example is internalizing the rewards. Leading is not for the uncommitted. People see through this smokescreen. Personal satisfaction is achieved by taking on difficult tasks and doing them well without complaining, leading a team of people working as hard as necessary to get the job done. The biggest organizational challenge facing senior leaders who don't lead by example is staying true to my values ​​and not lowering standards. My boss doesn't have a cell phone or blackberry on him, so if you don't catch him in his office or leave a note for his administrative assistant, it's hard to get a quick response when questions problems arise. I lead the first team, consisting of both government and supporting contractors, to all carry and use a blackberry. I'm not afraid to play my part and help with tasks big and small. This rewards me when I need my subordinates to tackle unexpected challenges. They know they can count on me. The doctrine of leadership and the need to place it at the forefront of my values ​​has been proven in many military books presenting this trait. Balance (Work Smart/Hard, Play, Live) There is a season for everything under the sun. Determining which season it is helps reduce personal stress, organizational turmoil, and promotes the idea that even bad times won't last forever. Believing that in the gig economy there must be a balance, this formula-based method has proven itself. Plan the work, communicate with others (the smart ones), set milestones, set tasks, delegate, coordinate (the hard part), and find a reason to praise, reward, and savor success. For me personally, the scales sometimes seem to tip in favor of hard work..