Value Leadership: The 7 Principles that Drive Corporate Value in Any Economy

Introduction: What Is Value Leadership? 1

1 Where Do You Stand? (Start with the Value Quotient) 25

2 People Matter (Value Human Relationships) 53

3 Two Heads Are Better Than One (Foster Teamwork) 81

4 Growth Matters (Experiment Frugally) 107

5 Trust Is Vital (Fulfill Your Commitments) 137

6 Success Can Breed Failure (Fight Complacency) 165

7 Profit Is Vital (Win Through Multiple Means) 189

8 Doing Good Matters (Give to Your Community) 221

9 Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Instill Value Leadership in Executives, Investors, and

Policymakers) 253

Appendix: Selection and Value Quotient Analysis of Value Leaders 275

Notes 291

Acknowledgments 302

The Author 304

Index 307