Module 2: Learning Content

5. Strengths + Values = Leadership Style

Bringing Strengths and Values Together

You’ve now reflected on your strengths and your values. When you combine the two, you start to see the outline of your leadership style.

• Strengths are the things you naturally do well.

• Values are the principles that matter most to you.

• Leadership style is how those two show up in the way you influence, guide, and support others.

Example Combinations

Here are some examples of how strengths and values can combine into different leadership styles:

• Strength: Creativity + Value: Inclusion → Collaborative Innovator

• Strength: Organisation + Value: Fairness → Structured and Ethical Leader

• Strength: Empathy + Value: Honesty → Supportive and Transparent Leader

• Strength: Strategic Thinking + Value: Adaptability → Flexible Visionary

There are no “good” or “bad” combinations—only ones that reflect your authentic self.

Video Inspiration

Watch this short panel discussion:

Video 3.

• Which strengths and values mentioned resonate most with you?

• How could they shape your own leadership style?

Reflection Activity

Take a few minutes to connect your own strengths and values:

1. Write down your top 3 strengths (from previous chapter).

2. Write down your top 3 values (from previous chapter).

3. Try combining one strength with one value.

4. Describe what kind of leader this points to.

👉 Record your answers in your Leadership Journal (downloadable template provided).

Linking to Leadership Identity

Your leadership style is the first step toward your leadership identity.

This isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mould. It’s about understanding who you are, what you stand for, and how you want to lead.

Authentic leaders inspire trust—not because they are perfect, but because they are consistent with their strengths and values.

Next steps: If you feel you've absorbed the module content, why not take the module quiz (here) to confirm your knowledge and understanding.