Core Values

Core values come from the center of who a person is and what is most important to a person as a human being. These values may be expressed on varied aspects of life as they start from within; implicitly and explicitly, in family, education in school, dealing with business, religion, the society itself, and the nation (Stevenson, 2013).

How important are the core values? Knowing what values are integrated in each of us gives us a greater sense of purpose in this world. The achievement of one’s core values leads to state of consciousness of happiness (Rand, 1957). It is also important in enjoying high self-esteem, self-confidence and self-empowerment. People tend to be productive if they are confident in what they do (Tate, 2015).

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As people discover their values, they are most likely to have the courage and confidence to make choices based on those values (Brett & Kate McKay, 2009). Virtues increase self-awareness. Most organizations have activities to help increase their employees’ level of self-awareness and discover their blind spots, but the focus is typically on weaknesses. Organizations that understand this potential for human excellence will surpass their current cultures (Amortegui, 2014).

"Being aware of one’s strengths, the gains of which one can yield, and presenting measured steps to let others into the understanding of what one knows is defined as confidence (Ravenscraft, 2013).” Ravenscraft differentiated confidence with arrogance, which is being overly confident, and low self-esteem, which involves thinking that one, is a subordinate of others. He noted self-confidence as important both romantically and career wise. Walton (2011) also expressed the same definition of self-confidence as being an important part of both personal and professional

It shouldn't be a surprise that being more confident at work can mean more promotions. However, a pilot study at the University of Melbourne found some correlation between confidence levels as early as primary school and success in the workplace as adults. The findings have suggested that confidence-building activities should be started at an early age, and is should be strongly encouraged both in formal schooling and within the family unit (Hasmath, 2012). A study by the University of Texas, led by professor David Yeager, showed that students who received some expression of confidence in their ability—even while receiving criticism—performed better later on than those who were simply told to aim for higher