core values list

Core values are the guiding principles you live and pattern your life by. They are the overarching principles responsible for your life choices and decisions. They are also your non-negotiables and standards you will not compromise under no circumstance.
Below is a list of over 60 core values commonly used in coaching and leadership programs. 
The goal here is to select the top five that rank highest in the list.

  • Authenticity

  • Achievement

  • Adaptability

  • Adventure

  • Authority

  • Autonomy

  • Balance

  • Beauty

  • Boldness

  • Compassion

  • Challenge

  • Citizenship

  • Collaboration

  • Community

  • Competency

  • Contribution

  • Creativity

  • Curiosity

  • Determination

  • Diversity

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Fairness

  • Faith

  • Fame

  • Freedom

  • Friendships

  • Fun

  • Growth

  • Happiness

  • Honesty

  • Humor

  • Independence

  • Influence

  • Inner Harmony

  • Integrity

  • Justice

  • Kindness

  • Knowledge

  • Leadership

  • Learning

  • Love

  • Loyalty

  • Meaningful Work

  • Openness

  • Optimism

  • Peace

  • Pleasure

  • Poise

  • Popularity

  • Recognition

  • Religion

  • Reputation

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Security

  • Self-Care

  • Self- Expression  

  • Self-Respect

  • Service

  • Spirituality

  • Stability

  • Success

  • Status

  • Trustworthiness

  • Wealth

  • Wisdom