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What does it mean?
Specific core values guide personal conduct and provide strength during weakness. They serve as a foundation for courage and hope.
In plain terms
These words tell you who to be and give you strength.
What can you take from it?
Use core values to rebuild courage when it fades.

Where it applies

  • military service
  • public office
  • ethical leadership

Putting it to work

  • code of conduct
  • team values
  • personal manifesto

Questions to consider

  • What are your non-negotiable values?
  • When do you need a rallying point?

Another view

Abstract values may not resolve specific practical dilemmas.

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