Leadership

Become well versed in the core values.
Create an environment that empowers team members to speak up, regardless of position.
Represent the core values through your actions in the workplace.
Consistently incorporate core values into day-to-day operations.
- Deans should align the Core Values with the strategic plan of their schools.
- Integrate the UMB core values into your workplace culture through conversation with your faculty, staff, and students.
- Utilize the core values as a rationale for decision making - Frame operational issues and decision-making around core values.
- Include in meeting agendas to discuss what and why they are with colleagues
Invest resources in promoting the core values.
Incorporate into interview processes.

Actions must match the words.
Intrinsic and authentic behavior.
Motivate team members to create behavioral expectations about what you expect of me – e.g., customer service is important and what that means.
Intentionally highlight the core values used in the decision-making process – especially when the decision is a difficult one.
Make sure expectations are clear.
Demonstrate self-care.
- Talk about how you attend/commit to own your own wellness.
Be engaged with Campus events and the larger campus community.
Invite others to join you.

Recommendations for Leadership Behaviors