Select five values from the following list that are most important to you:
Power
Recognition
Helping others
Love and affection
Validation from others
Money
A sense of importance
To live my passion
A feeling of self-worth
Personal freedom—self-expression
To get married
To have a family
An opportunity to travel
To socialize with famous people—glamour
To live somewhere I truly love
To be a part of my community
A change
A new career
Adventure
A relationship
To be considered an expert in my field
A sense of being needed
A chance to express myself artistically
To improve myself physically
To develop myself spiritually
A chance to improve society
Other(s) ?
Provide reasons for your value selections and discuss how these values may influence the way you lead yourself and others.
For the second paragraph of your post, select any one of the following bullet points and address all elements of your chosen bullet point. Select a different bullet point section than what your classmates have already posted so that we can engage several discussions on relevant topics. If all of the bullet points have been addressed, then you may begin to re-use the bullet points with the expectation that varied responses continue.
You may have heard statements such as “Do what you love, the money will follow,” “Work with passion,” and “Live your bliss.” Many believe that passion fuels motivation, drive, competence, determination, and success.
How important is it that people feel passionate about their livelihoods? What is a leader’s responsibility in helping others find passion in their work? In terms of your career, what are you most passionate about? What drives or motivates you? Are you on a mission or do you take life one day at a time? What does living your life on purpose mean to you? Where would you like to be five or ten years from now? Defend your perspectives.