Before your scheduled skills lab session, read Dare to Lead, Living into our Values, pages 185-217.
Complete the online personal values assessmentLinks to an external site.. It takes about 5 minutes. Your results will be emailed to you. Please review them before class.
You also need to listen to the Dare to Lead podcastLinks to an external site. with President Barack Obama. It is one hour in length.
During the skills lab, we will discuss the questions below.
Explain how your values, those discussed by President Obama, and the content of the chapter intersect and diverge.
What connections are you making to culturally sensitive and inclusive macro practice?
Leadership, Family, and Service – Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)
DECEMBER 7, 2020President Barack Obama
on Leadership, Family, and Service
Family
caring for loved ones
Family is a value that meets many of our needs simultaneously. We find love, security, self-esteem and development in it. Taking care of the family we have a great opportunity to positively influence the lives of our loved ones. In return we are generously endowed with love.
For many people, the family is a way to find balance and respite, and at the same time a strong source of motivation to make further efforts.
Family matters can be too engaging when all attention and effort is given to them. A little time for yourself will allow you to return to them with new energy.
Success
achieving desired results
Success confirms that the right decisions were made and effectively implemented. It contributes to building self-esteem and confidence. Achieving success brings a lot of satisfaction and can be a source of pride.
For those who value success, results are what counts. They are very effective in achieving your goals and can sacrifice a lot on the way to success.
It is worth verifying from time to time how we define success and what price we are willing to pay for it.
Job security
not worrying about losing your job
Having a job gives you not only a salary, but also a certain social status. It also determines the role we play in society and our immediate surroundings. Employment security is for many people the foundation on which they build their lifestyle.
People who value employment stability usually lead a responsible and sustainable lifestyle. They tend to avoid risk.
An exaggerated commitment to this value can make us reluctant to consider changing jobs. Even if we find a better offer.
Health
well-being, fitness, not being sick
Those who value health take conscious actions to maintain physical and mental fitness. They do not shy away from practicing sports and are happy to follow a healthy diet. They are aware of the consequences of insufficient health care.
People who care about health are often disciplined and systematic. Caring for health manifests itself in many elements of their everyday life.
In extreme cases, excessive interest in your health can cause harmful fears and concerns.
Peace
calm, freedom from conflict
People who value peace tend to avoid conflicts. If they engage in disputes, it is mainly to help resolve them. They are willing to make compromises and sacrifices if it is required to regain peace.
Openness and the pursuit of dialogue are qualities that peacemakers can demonstrate. They try to resolve conflicts quickly so as not to escalate them.
It is worth asking whether the pursuit of peace justifies all measures taken.
