WHY VALUES?

I was talking to a bunch of executives. I started with a provocative and fuzzy question -

• Are you value driven?
• Do you have values?
  

Predictably, I could see "what do you mean…of course we have values" kind of look on their face.

I repeated the questions so as to break the silence.

"Yes, we have values", sharp came the reply.

Then I asked my sequel question: why do you need values?

I added what I heard from many - "In fact, many believe that values are like barricades to achievement, speed-breakers to our progress, they force us to forgo opportunities…then why are you saying you have values? Aren't they deterrents to your growth?" I also quickly cautioned them not to be politically correct.

That was a tricky poser from me. It is a misty teaser. We get caught between what we know is right and the so called practical world. I have some views on the same. But I wanted to learn about how they react. You like to know the responses? Need to wait for my next blog post….

In the meanwhile, it may be a good idea to give a serious thought to the question:

• Why do you need values?


• Do they help or hamper in your success & growth?