Values-Driven Exemplars

Values-Driven Exemplars is a video collection of companies and leaders who are driving competitive financial performance by focusing on ethical practice, social contribution, and environmental impact.

These video clips videos provide insight into the tough challenges, promising opportunities, and winning strategies being used by values-driven leaders across the business landscape. They serve as catalysts for discussion and action for leaders at every level.

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Don Amos, Aflac, Inc.

Boston Common Asset Management made a proposal to Aflac CEO, Dan Amos, to make himself the first U.S. CEO to have his pay voted on by shareholders. As part of the company's commitment to transparency, the decision was made to do it. See Aflac CEO's commitment. (2008, 8:15 min)

Robert Eckert, Matte...

Mattel Inc. CEO, Robert Eckert, pledged to work to improve toy safety after the lead paint toy scandal. Watch it here. (2008, 1:38 min)

Kenneth Chenault, Am...

Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and CEO of American Express, speaks at the Economic Club of Washington DC on October 2, 2007 about corporate leadership and how trust, reputation, and principle-based management are the strength of the company's brand. Choose more speakers and scroll. (2007, 20:00 min)

Wendy Hallgret. Flour

Wendy Hallgren, Vice President, Corporate Compliance, discusses compliance and ethics at Flour. Watch her here. (2009, 0:53 min)

Verizon Most Trusted...

Verizon, the only telecommunications company or cable provider to make the list of 2009 Most Trusted Companies for Privacy, ranked No. 2 nationally on this prestigious list. See it here. (2010, 2:19 min)

Dr. Marshall Goldsmi...

Marshall Goldsmith shares an impressionable experience at the Four Seasons Restaurant with its co-owner, Alex von Bidder, and Leader to Leader Institute Chairman, Frances Hesselbein. Watch the story here: (2010, 1:39 min)

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About CVDL

The Center for Values-Driven Leadership offers research, education and outreach opportunities to help business leaders forge new paths to profitability. It is a gathering place where top executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders come together to innovate at the forefront of values-driven business practice.

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• New Paths to Profitability: Achieving Superior Performance through Values-Driven Leadership
  - September 16-16, 2010