No Bullsh!t Leadership How to Handle the Trade-Offs That Test Your Integrity
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Sep 30, 2025 Delve into the real significance of leadership values that only shine under pressure. Learn how actions speak louder than words, especially when costs are involved. Discover the dangers of misaligned personal values and expectations of others. Explore how factors like money and fear can lead leaders to compromise integrity. Uncover a three-step process to maintain your values consistently, ensuring your actions align with your principles, even when faced with tough choices.
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Values Are Tested By Real Cost
- People judge values by what leaders are willing to give up to uphold them, not by how often values are named.
- Visible personal risk signals stronger culture than repeated statements about values.
Changing Values At CS Energy
- Martin replaced CS Energy's old culture with four aspirational values to shift behaviour over time.
- He chose a gradual approach rather than immediate dismissals to avoid operational collapse and union backlash.
Leadership Lives In Shades Of Grey
- Leadership principles are often spoken in black and white, but real decisions are usually shades of grey.
- Senior leaders face many nuanced trade-offs where rigid application of principles can be impractical.