16 Examples of High Standards

"Preach at all times, and when necessary, use words." - St. Francis of Assisi

New leaders often get advice to "raise standards."

But how to do that isn't always clear.

One way to start is to zoom out.
Look beyond your industry.

1. US Military
   • USN SEAL Ethos
   • DoD Core Values
   
   
2. Hospitality
   • Ritz-Carlton 12 Service Values
   • Four Seasons Service Culture
   
   
3. Sports
   • Wooden on Leadership
   • The Score Takes Care of Itself
   
   
4. Business
   • Amazon Leadership Principles
   • Jim Casey's "Our Partnership Legacy"
   
   
5. Finance
   • J.P. Morgan Code of Conduct
   • Goldman Sachs Business Principles
   
   
6. Manufacturing
   • Toyota Production System (TPS)
   • Lean Six Sigma
   
   
7. Public Service
   • Firefighter Code of Ethics
   • Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
   
   
8. Arts & Entertainment
   • Pixar 22 Rules of Storytelling
   • National Theatre Standards

And many more...

There are proven ways of doing it right.
Tried and true philosophies and approaches.

Whomever you choose to model, illustrate high standards in every action.
We get what we tolerate, so set the example.