Know your values and keep them on your phone screen
A leadership course by Professor Paul Ingram emphasizes the importance of identifying and keeping core values visible. Many of his former students carry a list of their values to help guide their decisions and actions. This practice not only enhances personal clarity and motivation but also fosters better organizational culture and conflict resolution.
- ▪Professor Paul Ingram encourages individuals to identify their core values and keep them visible, such as on their phone screens.
- ▪Having a clear understanding of one's values can lead to intrinsic motivation and resilience during challenging times.
- ▪Shared core values within organizations can improve collaboration, job satisfaction, and reduce turnover.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountInterested in more careers-related content? Check out our new weekly Work Life newsletter. Sent every Monday afternoon.Years after taking a leadership course from Columbia Business School professor Paul Ingram, his former students carry a memento in their wallet: A short list of their values, which he guided them in writing and advised to keep close at hand. For others, it’s on their phone’s main screen, visible every time they reach for the device. When Prof. Ingram was waning in his exercise regimen at the gym, he had his values inscribed on a customized water bottle, boosting his efforts.
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