You are more likely to say words that you’ve pre-scripted for yourself, and more likely to “voice” your values, with scripting and practice.
Self-knowledge and alignment means to voice and act on your values in a way that is consistent with who you are and builds on your strengths.
Define your personal and professional purpose explicitly and broadly before conflicts arise, and appeal to this sense of purpose in others.
Normalization means expecting values conflicts so that you approach them calmly and competently. Over-reaction can limit your choices unnecessarily.
Believe that you have a choice about voicing your values and know what has helped – and hindered you – in the past so you can work around these factors.
The Giving Voice to Values series from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas is learning about how to act on your values effectively – not about wondering whether you could. After this introduction, click on further videos below. Check out these videos to learn more: Values Choice Normalization Purpose Self-knowledge & Alignment…
Know and appeal to a short list of widely shared values. Don’t assume too little — or too much — commonality with the viewpoints of others.
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