Posts Tagged ‘Values’
I used to think values were bull – here’s why I’ve changed my mind.
I used to think values were full of bull. Maybe I’d seen one too many shiny, plaque-ey corporate value statements in the polished receptions of organisations. They would loudly espouse “collaboration” or “integrity”, when no one was practicing these values in the corridors or meeting rooms of said corporate. I heard a lot of chatter…
Read MoreUnseen: How a Piece of Polystyrene Opened My Eyes to Invisibility
It was such a small, inconsequential thing – just a random piece of polystyrene – that stopped me in my tracks on my run yesterday. Next to it, under the bridge, lay a grubby, tattered sleeping bag. Neither had been there the day before. That piece of polystyrene, a makeshift pillow – halted me mid-stride…
Read MoreWhy Your Values Aren’t Really Your Values Until They’re Tested – Lessons from Desmond Doss
I watched a movie this weekend based on a true story of a man who knew a thing or two about values. Desmond Doss was a seemingly ordinary young man who refused to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Although he was desperate to serve his country, he didn’t believe in killing another human…
Read MoreHow To Identify Your Core Values
They say that if you really want to see what a person values, look at their wallet and their calendar. Often we say something is important to us, but our actions speak louder than our words. And sometimes our commitment to our values is really put to the test. Which is exactly what happened to me…
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