Values
A list of 155 core values
Every value in the Values Finder, grouped into 24 families, each with a one-line meaning. Values with their own page are linked.
Community
Being part of something bigger than yourself
- CommunityBelonging to and investing in a wider group
- BelongingFeeling accepted as part of something
- CollaborationCreating better results by working with others
- CommunicationSharing ideas clearly and listening well
- ConnectionReal, meaningful contact with other people
- ContributionAdding something of value to the whole
- FriendshipClose bonds, freely chosen
- ServiceBeing useful to others as a way of life
Joy
Delight, lightness and enthusiasm for life
- JoyDeep, bright happiness
- EnthusiasmThrowing yourself in with energy
- FunNot taking it all too seriously
- HopeBelieving things can get better
- HumourFinding and sharing what is funny
- PlayfulnessA light, experimental spirit
- PleasureSavouring the good things in life
Accountability
Keeping your word and owning the outcome
- AccountabilityOwning your choices and their consequences
- CommitmentSticking with people and promises
- ConvictionFirmly held beliefs you act on
- DedicationWholehearted effort over the long run
- DisciplineDoing what matters when you don’t feel like it
- DutyMeeting your obligations
- ReliabilityDoing what you said you would
- ResponsibilityLooking after what is in your care
Stability
Safety, roots and solid ground
- StabilitySteadiness and continuity
- ComfortEase and freedom from hardship
- FamilyThe people closest to you come first
- LoyaltyStanding by people through difficulty
- SecurityConfidence that the basics are covered
- SustainabilityLiving in a way that can last
- TraditionHonouring customs and what came before
- FaithTrust that doesn’t need proof
Prosperity
Material success and what it makes possible
- ProsperityThriving financially and materially
- AbundanceHaving more than enough
- WealthSignificant money and assets
- LuxuryEnjoying the finest things
Leadership
Standing, influence and setting direction
- LeadershipSetting direction and bringing people with you
- AuthorityThe standing to make decisions
- InfluenceShaping how others think and act
- ReputationBeing well regarded
- SignificanceMattering in the world
- ConfidenceTrusting in your own abilities
Care
Looking out for others, especially those in need
- CareLooking after others’ wellbeing
- AdvocacySpeaking up for those who can’t
- AltruismHelping without expecting return
- CompassionFeeling for suffering and acting to ease it
- EmpathyUnderstanding how others feel
- SupportBeing there when it counts
- GenerosityGiving without keeping score
Wonder
Curiosity, adventure and the thrill of the new
- WonderStaying amazed by the world
- AdventureSeeking new and exciting experiences
- CuriosityWanting to know how and why
- ExplorationGoing beyond the familiar
- OptimismExpecting good things
- Risk-takingBacking yourself when the outcome is uncertain
- SpontaneityActing in the moment
Creation
Making things that didn’t exist before
- CraftSkilled making, done with care
- CreativityGenerating new ideas and approaches
- ImaginationPicturing what doesn’t exist yet
- InnovationFinding better ways
- OriginalityDoing it your own way
- Self-expressionLetting who you are show
Love
Deep feeling and close relationships
- LoveDeep care and affection, given and received
- IntimacyBeing truly known by someone
- PassionIntense feeling for what you care about
- RelationshipsInvesting in the people in your life
- Self-respectTreating yourself as worthy
Truth
Honesty, openness and being who you say you are
- TruthSeeking and speaking what is real
- AuthenticityBeing the same person inside and out
- HonestyTelling the truth, including the uncomfortable parts
- IntegrityActions that match your principles
- TransparencyBeing clear about your reasons
- TrustRelying on others and being relied on
Growth
Becoming more than you were
- GrowthBecoming more than you were
- LearningContinually taking in new knowledge and skills
- PotentialRealising what you’re capable of
- PurposeA clear sense of what you’re here to do
- ChallengeSeeking out what stretches you
Grace
Calm, composure and a quiet, balanced life
- BalanceGiving each part of life its due
- CalmnessAn unhurried, settled mind
- ContentmentBeing at peace with what you have
- HumilityHolding your importance lightly
- MindfulnessBeing present to this moment
- PatienceWaiting well
- PeaceFreedom from conflict, inside and out
- SimplicityLess clutter, less complication
- SpiritualityAttending to the inner and transcendent life
Skill
Competence, intelligence and doing things well
- CompetenceReliably doing the job well
- DecisivenessMaking calls and committing to them
- EffectivenessGetting the right results
- Emotional intelligenceReading and handling emotions well
- IntelligenceUnderstanding things quickly and deeply
- LogicReasoning soundly
- MasteryExpertise earned over years
- ProfessionalismConducting yourself to a high standard
- ResourcefulnessFinding a way with what you have
- RigourBeing thorough and exact
Success
Achievement, ambition and coming out on top
- SuccessDoing well by the measures you care about
- AchievementReaching the goals you set
- AmbitionAiming high
- DriveRelentless forward energy
- ExcellenceHolding a high bar
- RecognitionHaving your work seen and acknowledged
- StatusStanding in the eyes of others
- WinningComing out ahead
Strength
Courage, resilience and staying power
- StrengthPower to withstand and prevail
- CourageDoing what’s right despite fear
- Hard workPutting in the hours and effort
- PersistenceKeeping going when progress is slow
- PowerThe ability to make things happen
- ResilienceBouncing back from setbacks
- Self-controlMastery over your impulses
Freedom
Independence, choice and room to be yourself
- FreedomFew constraints on how you live
- AdaptabilityAdjusting well to change
- AutonomyDirecting your own work and life
- IndependenceNot relying on others to get by
- IndividualityStanding apart from the crowd
- PrivacyKeeping parts of life to yourself
Wisdom
Understanding, insight and good judgement
- WisdomGood judgement drawn from experience
- AwarenessSeeing yourself and situations clearly
- InsightUnderstanding beneath the surface
- IntuitionTrusting what you know without knowing why
- KnowledgeKnowing a great deal
- VisionA clear picture of the future
- ClaritySeeing clearly what matters
Productivity
Getting things done and keeping momentum
- ProductivityGetting a lot of worthwhile things done
- PerformanceDelivering at a high level
- ProactivityActing before you’re asked
- FocusFull attention on what matters most
Health
Looking after your body, mind and energy
- HealthLooking after body and mind
- EnergyHaving the fuel to do what matters
- MovementAn active, physical life
- WellbeingFeeling good in yourself overall
Kindness
Warmth, gratitude and generosity towards others
- KindnessTreating people warmly and gently
- AcceptanceTaking people as they are
- ForgivenessLetting go of grievances
- GratitudeAppreciating what you already have
- Open-mindednessWillingness to change your mind
- RespectHonouring others’ worth and boundaries
Ethics
Doing right and treating people fairly
- EthicsLiving by a clear moral code
- EqualityThe same rights and chances for all
- FairnessGiving everyone an even hand
- HonourLiving up to a high standard of conduct
- JusticeStanding up for what is right
- InclusivenessMaking sure nobody is left on the outside
- DiversityValuing difference in people and ideas
Beauty
Aesthetics, quality and style
- BeautyNoticing and creating what is beautiful
- EleganceGraceful simplicity
- QualityThings made well and built to last
- StyleA distinctive, considered way of doing things
Order
Structure, precision and control
- OrderThings in their place
- AccuracyGetting it exactly right
- ConsistencyDoing things the same way, every time
- ControlKeeping a firm hand on things
- OrganisationPlanning and arranging well
- StructureClear routines and frameworks