What makes values in leadership important?

In a world that is flooded with thoughts, beliefs, and arguments, we might be lost in choosing the right direction. The questions that might arise in our mind are; what path we must follow and which values are the right ones to act upon.

Are values subjective?

Whether values are subjective, or objective is a complex philosophical question that has been debated for centuries. Most people claim that values are subjective and depend on many aspects such as laws, collisions, and cultures. For example, it is acceptable if the law allows a leader to bargain in a market and reach a point where the seller loses his capital. Or is it acceptable if the culture allows discrimination against certain criteria of people? This view argues that values are based on individual beliefs, experiences, and emotions. What one person finds valuable might not be important to another. And as cultures and societies shape values, what's considered good or right in one culture might be different in another.

In fact, many values are not subjective such as justice, trustworthiness, humility, cooperation, and fairness. They all have an evolutionary basis, are universally true, and promote survival, which makes them objectively good. Some values are objective standards of good and bad. For example, causing harm to others is generally considered bad, while helping others is seen as good.

By time, the natural evolved values will turn into a cause and every hero has a cause. Also, every cause has a hero. When the hero dies, the cause does not. The followers of that hero's path continue to carry it forward.

Here, I must define both the hero and the cause. The cause represents the authentic values and principles that a person needs in his/her life to truly embody what it means to be human on this earth. These values include justice, equality, humanity, sacrifice, and selflessness. As for the hero, this is the individual who dedicates their entire life to implementing these values, principles, and concepts. They sacrifice everything to keep these ideals alive on earth, leaving behind a legacy for future generations.

Based on these definitions, I would like to highlight a few points:

1. The sorrow of losing a leader: It is natural for humans to grieve the loss of a hero. This is not a sign of weakness or cowardice, but rather a noble human expression of attachment to someone who embodies the values mentioned above. Did not the Prophet Muhammad weep for his son Ibrahim? Did not Jacob get blunt from sorrow over the loss of Joseph?

2. The loss of a hero is not a reason for weakness: On the contrary, it is an opportunity to create another hero, or even many heroes, to continue the path. The blood of a hero is a powerful force that inspires followers to stay the course and continue the mission with renewed determination and a desire for vengeance on behalf of their fallen leader.

3. The cause itself: If a cause has many enemies, it is a sign of its strength. The values that inspire it are authentic and genuine. The very fact that it faces opposition is a testament to its validity and its ability to challenge the status quo. History has proven over time that even though a hero may die, the cause endures, regardless of the challenges faced.

In conclusion, history is replete with examples of causes that have outlived their founders. The hero may fall, but the cause lives on, fuelled by the unwavering dedication of its followers.