2025 D253 Values-Based Leadership
Complete Assignment Guide – Task
1 & Task 2 with Detailed Reflections
and Ethical Leadership Analysis
Comprehensive Guide with 150+ Questions and Answers
September 15, 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Task 1: Becoming an Effective Values-Based Leader . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Detailed Reflection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Questions and Answers for Task 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Task 2: Values-Based Leadership Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Detailed Reflection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Questions and Answers for Task 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Ethical Leadership Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Detailed Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Questions and Answers for Ethical Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Additional Resources and Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Download Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1
, 1 Introduction
This guide provides a complete overview for the D253 Values-Based Leadership
course, focusing on Task 1 and Task 2. It includes step-by-step instructions, per-
sonal reflections, and an in-depth analysis of ethical leadership. The content em-
phasizes practical questions and answers to build understanding, avoiding un-
necessary jargon. All sections prioritize clear, direct language to support learn-
ing and application in leadership roles.
Task 1 involves self-reflection using the VIA Character Strengths Survey to iden-
tify personal strengths and areas for growth as a values-based leader. Task 2 re-
quires creating a presentation that shares your story and a values-based vision
for your team. Reflections connect personal experiences to leadership princi-
ples, and the ethical leadership analysis explores key concepts with examples.
Over 150 questions and answers are provided, drawing from core ideas in values-
based leadership, including self-reflection, balance, self-confidence, and humil-
ity.
This guide is designed for easy use in preparing assignments. Each section builds
on the previous one to improve leadership skills. The content is structured to ex-
ceed 60 pages when formatted, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the D253
course.
2 Task 1: Becoming an Effective Values-Based Leader
2.1 Overview
In Task 1, you will complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey to discover
your top strengths. Reflect on how these strengths support your role as a cus-
tomer service manager in a new position. Identify a lesser strength and explain
how improving it will enhance your leadership. The scenario provided is: You
are starting a new job where company values like integrity, respect, innovation,
teamwork, customer focus, and excellence guide daily work.
2.2 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Take the VIA Survey (a free online tool assessing 24 character strengths
such as creativity, curiosity, judgment, love of learning, perspective, brav-
ery, perseverance, honesty, zest, love, kindness, social intelligence, team-
work, fairness, leadership, forgiveness, humility, prudence, self-regulation,
appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humor, and spirituality).
2. List your top three strengths.
3. Reflect on how each strength applies to your new role.
4. Choose one lesser-ranked strength.
5. Describe how developing it will improve your values-based leadership.
2
Complete Assignment Guide – Task
1 & Task 2 with Detailed Reflections
and Ethical Leadership Analysis
Comprehensive Guide with 150+ Questions and Answers
September 15, 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Task 1: Becoming an Effective Values-Based Leader . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Detailed Reflection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Questions and Answers for Task 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Task 2: Values-Based Leadership Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Detailed Reflection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Questions and Answers for Task 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Ethical Leadership Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Detailed Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Questions and Answers for Ethical Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Additional Resources and Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Download Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1
, 1 Introduction
This guide provides a complete overview for the D253 Values-Based Leadership
course, focusing on Task 1 and Task 2. It includes step-by-step instructions, per-
sonal reflections, and an in-depth analysis of ethical leadership. The content em-
phasizes practical questions and answers to build understanding, avoiding un-
necessary jargon. All sections prioritize clear, direct language to support learn-
ing and application in leadership roles.
Task 1 involves self-reflection using the VIA Character Strengths Survey to iden-
tify personal strengths and areas for growth as a values-based leader. Task 2 re-
quires creating a presentation that shares your story and a values-based vision
for your team. Reflections connect personal experiences to leadership princi-
ples, and the ethical leadership analysis explores key concepts with examples.
Over 150 questions and answers are provided, drawing from core ideas in values-
based leadership, including self-reflection, balance, self-confidence, and humil-
ity.
This guide is designed for easy use in preparing assignments. Each section builds
on the previous one to improve leadership skills. The content is structured to ex-
ceed 60 pages when formatted, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the D253
course.
2 Task 1: Becoming an Effective Values-Based Leader
2.1 Overview
In Task 1, you will complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey to discover
your top strengths. Reflect on how these strengths support your role as a cus-
tomer service manager in a new position. Identify a lesser strength and explain
how improving it will enhance your leadership. The scenario provided is: You
are starting a new job where company values like integrity, respect, innovation,
teamwork, customer focus, and excellence guide daily work.
2.2 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Take the VIA Survey (a free online tool assessing 24 character strengths
such as creativity, curiosity, judgment, love of learning, perspective, brav-
ery, perseverance, honesty, zest, love, kindness, social intelligence, team-
work, fairness, leadership, forgiveness, humility, prudence, self-regulation,
appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humor, and spirituality).
2. List your top three strengths.
3. Reflect on how each strength applies to your new role.
4. Choose one lesser-ranked strength.
5. Describe how developing it will improve your values-based leadership.
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