I first heard of a personal value statement when I was in college. I remember thinking, why would I need a value statement? I had thought value statements were only for businesses. What are personal values? Personal values come from our families, friends, and peers. They have a strong influence on our daily actions and decisions. Though many values are…
Within leadership seminars, conferences, and workshops there’s a lot of talk about “staying human” as a leader. When someone says to ‘stay human’, what exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, to ‘stay human’ is to stay true to ourselves. We are not mindless robots. Before taking action, think about what others ask us to do. Should we follow directions…