At Leadership Buffalo, our core values define who we are as an organization and as a whole. LB's four core values; Service, Diversity, Inclusion, and Openness To Change.
Service
- Gives of time, talents for the greater good of the community
- Individual and groups efforts lead to positive change
- Selflessness drives motivation
- Inspires others
- Tackles tough social problems with effective, systemic solutions
Diversity
- Aware of personal biases and prejudices
- Develops/supports/promotes positive relationships that cross real or perceived barriers (ethnic, racial, religious, economic, political, geographic etc.)
- Personal practices exemplify an appreciation of diverse populations and perspectives
- Understanding and valuing those human qualities that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong
Inclusion
- Searches out multiple perspectives on issues and considers multiple stakeholder's interests
- Promotes and encourages open discussion leading to balanced consideration of diverse perspectives
- Has a proven track record for convening diverse groups or stakeholders
- Champions the acknowledgement of diverse voices
- Uses a systemic process that fully engages the passion, talent and intelligence of all involved in community decision-making
Openness to Change
- Demonstrates and encourages a willingness to try alternative approaches to current practice
- Takes risks personally and professionally that support service, inclusion, and diversity
- Supports and employs nontraditional solutions while faced with significant opposition
- Achieves effective resolution when working through resistance to change
- Is not restrained by status quo, nor pursues change for the sake of change
