"We've had several instances where values were invoked as reasons why we shouldn't want to do something that was against what I wanted to do." Then I commend y

"We've had several instances where values were invoked as reasons why we shouldn't want to do something that was against what I wanted to do." Then I commend you for rethinking. By doing so you've demonstrated that 1. The values actually mean something and 2. Even the CEO needs reminding therefore everyone should be able to hold each-other to account. Depending on how you communicated point 2, you've made it easier for others in the org to be keepers of those values.