As an entrepreneur, identifying your core values can help shape your business culture and practices.$$

From the Core Values Word List below, choose$$three values most important to you as an entrepreneur.

In the discussion forum, tell us your Top $3$ Core Values.

Then, choose one value and answer the following questions:$$

How does this core value guide your relationship with$$stockholders $($the owners of the business$).$

How does this core value guide your relationship with stakeholders $($anyone with a vested interest in the business$$customers$,$ employees, community, suppliers, environment, etc.$).$

How might this core value create tension between stockholder goals $($often focused on profit$)$ and stakeholder needs $($often focused on broader benefits$).$

Core Values Word List

Integrity & Honesty

Integrity

Honesty

Accountability

Transparency

Respect & Relationships

Respect

Empathy

Compassion

Fairness

Excellence & Growth

Excellence

Innovation

Continuous Learning

Quality

Responsibility & Stewardship

Responsibility

Sustainability

Community Service

Social Responsibility

Courage & Resilience

Courage

Determination

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration & Teamwork

Teamwork

Collaboration

Trust

Inclusivity