Columbia Business School Professor Paul Ingram joins Tobias Sturesson to explore why values matter for leaders and how to transform them from vague concepts into practical leadership tools that drive better decision-making and authentic leadership.
Drawing from research with over 10,000 senior leaders, Paul reveals the striking gap between knowing values matter and actually using them effectively. This conversation moves beyond theory to practical application, showing how clear values reduce stress, increase resilience, and help leaders stay true to themselves when facing difficult choices and organizational pressures.
In this episode, we explore:
(00:00) Why good people make decisions they later regret
(03:39) Defining values as our stable principles of evaluation
(06:05) Cultural influences on values and finding common ground globally
(11:51) Research benefits of getting clear on personal values
(15:56) Building daily practices for prospective and reflective value use
(21:21) Why values only matter when they cost us something
(25:22) Balancing self-interest with positive impact on others
(31:26) The slippery slope of temptation and ethical decision-making
(36:04) Connecting organizational and personal values in large companies
(37:24) Why company values can make people less ethical
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