This document discusses values-driven leadership and organizational culture. It defines culture as "the way things are done around here" which is a reflection of past and present leaders' values and behaviors. Values are described as motivations and priorities, which can be positive like trust and integrity, or potentially limiting like power and status. Excellent companies develop cultures incorporating leaders' values, which can survive for decades. The real role of a leader is managing corporate values. Organizations with aligned values and strategy have high performance. Whole system change requires addressing individuals' internal values and external behaviors, as well as aligning groups' culture and actions with their mission.